Outgoing Councilwoman Sullivan Thanked For Service To East Brunswick

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — Outgoing Councilwoman Sharon Sullivan attended her last council meeting on Monday. The mayor and councilmembers thanked Sullivan for her service to the township during her tenure.

Sullivan did not seek reelection in November. She will be replaced by newcomer Dana Winston.

“Residents sometimes don’t get the feeling of commitment it takes on the part of those of us here doing this job,” Mayor Brad Cohen said. “I want to thank Sharon for doing a great job in her four years and wish her the best.”

Council President James Wendell said Sullivan became a “close friend and confidant” during her time on council.

“I usually react too quickly and I don’t usually have the perspective I need and that’s why I look to people like yourself to keep me on track,” Wendell said.

“When we ran together four years ago, you were a tremendous running mate," Wendell said. "You were probably one of the hardest-working members on our team. I just want to thank you for all the time and effort you put into this town.”

Sullivan said it was a “hard choice” not to run for council this year. She thanked the residents for trusting her with representing them.

“Everything I did or voted on, I believe it was for the best of the East Brunswick community,” Sullivan said.

She thanked the officials and staff of East Brunswick for their support. “I stated during my swearing-in speech I hope when my council term is over, East Brunswick is a little better than when I took office. I strongly believe it is.”

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