Hillsborough Democrats Look To Fill Olivia Holmes' Committee Seat

HILLSBOROUGH, NJ — The Hillsborough Democratic Municipal Committee is looking to fill Olivia Holmes' township committee seat after she resigned due to her battle with COVID-19.

"It is with a sense of deep regret that I have been informed that Committeewomen Olivia Holmes has, due to personal considerations, resigned her position on the Hillsborough Township Committee," stated Bill Dondiego, chair of the Hillsborough Democratic Organization.

Holmes resigned from the Hillsborough Township Committee on Thursday, Feb. 4, effective immediately. Read More: Olivia Holmes Resigns From Hillsborough Committee, Has COVID-19

Now the Hillsborough Democratic Municipal Committee has 15 days to provide the names of three Democrats to fill her vacancy to the remaining members of the Hillsborough Township Committee.

The Democratic committee is already underway in their process to find a replacement with hopes of having a list together by the end of the week.

"First and foremost, I want to thank Committeewoman Holmes for her service on the Committee and wish her the best," said Dondiego. "We are committed to ensuring the individuals we propose will be most qualified to serve all the residents of Hillsborough for at least the remainder of 2021."

The Township Committee will then have 30 days to choose among the provided names to serve until the next general election in November.

Additionally, the Hillsborough Democrats are also in the process of finding candidates to run in the November election.

"All of the individuals we propose to fill this vacancy will be able to hit the ground running to serve on the Township Committee, and therefore will also be highly qualified to run in November. We are excited to be putting together a great team of Democrats that will work hard in the upcoming campaign and win two seats on the Township Committee," said Dondiego.

For additional information contact Chairman Dondiego at chair@borodems.org, or call 908-208-3865.

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