New Council President, Vice President Elected In East Brunswick

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – Council man Kevin McEvoy and Councilwoman Dana Zimbicki will serve as East Brunswick council President and Vice President respectively.

McEvoy and Zimbicki were elected by a unanimous vote during Monday’s reorganization meeting.

Zimbicki nominated McEvoy for the position noting that he has been serving the East Brunswick community as a public servant since 2012 in a variety of capacities.

“Anyone who knows Kevin knows how important the well-being of East Brunswick is to him and respects how seriously he takes his position as township councilman,” Zimbicki said.

“Kevin's characteristics of being an active and proactive listener, being inquisitive, implementing decisions with care, a trusted public servant, and a passionate and active citizen of our community makes him the perfect candidate for President of the East Brunswick Council.”

New councilwoman Dana Winston then nominated Zimbicki for the position of council Vice President.

Dana Zimbicki embodies everything you could ask for in a community leader,” Winston said. “Her passion, incredible organization skills make her the perfect candidate for Vice President. Her years of service to the art community are exemplary,” Winston said.

Former council president James Wendell seconded Winston’s nomination, saying Zimbicki was a dedicated and hardworking leader in town and that “she'd be a fine candidate for vice president.”

During his speech, McEvoy said the elected council was bound by law to create a government that would keep the community vibrant, high spirited, energetic and vigorous.

“Every one of us is in a position of responsibility. And in the final analysis, the kind of government we get depends on how we fulfill those responsibilities,” McEvoy said.

“And so for us, the future is full of uncertainties. Yet, the challenges and the work needed for good governance, well, we are prepared. And we will prove that to you with our devotion and actions..”

Outgoing councilwoman Sharon Sullivan, who did not seek re-election was thanked for her service to the township by councilmembers, Mayor Brad Cohen, Sen. Patrick Diegnan and Assemblyman Sterley Stanley.

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