Politics & Government
George Ervin Appointed To Fill Vacant Mahwah Council Seat
Former Councilwoman, and freeholder-elect, Mary Amoroso resigned from the council last month.
MAHWAH, N.J. — George Ervin, a candidate for Township Council this year, was appointed this week to fill the seat vacated by freeholder-elect Mary Amoroso.
Amoroso submitted her resignation, Nov. 29, the same day that councilman-elect Jonathan Marcus declined to accept his seat for personal reasons.
Ervin is a 25-year township resident and a self-employed contractor.
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The three representatives of the state's 39th Legislative District endorsed Ervin, John Roth, Steve Sbarra, and Jim Wysocki in this year's general election.
RELATED: Jonathan Marcus Declines To Accept Mahwah Council Seat
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The council will select, with a majority vote, a replacement for Marcus in January. That person will serve until November, when a special election will be held for a three-year unexpired term.
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