Moorestown Democrats Endorse 3 Candidates In Local Elections

MOORESTOWN, NJ — Moorestown Councilwoman Lisa Petriello has opted not to run for re-election, and has joined the Democratic Party in endorsing three candidates in their bid to win council seats this November.

The Moorestown Democratic Party has endorsed David Zipin, Sue Mammarella and Jake Van Dyken in their bids for three open council seats. Petriello and Republicans Victoria Napolitano and Mike Locatell are all up for re-election this year.

“One of my main areas of focus the past four years has been to maintain and improve quality of life for our residents and businesses,” Petriello said. “As my time on council comes to a close, I am confident that Dave Zipin, Sue Mammarella, and Jake Van Dyken will uphold the values I believe are important: transparency, listening to residents and businesses, and maximizing value for taxpayers. With these excellent candidates, I’m confident our town is well-positioned for the future.”

“Our community, like the rest of the world, faces significant uncertainty and concern, and I’m grateful that such exceptional individuals are stepping up to serve Moorestown,” Moorestown Democrats Chairperson Melissa Arcaro Burns said. “Dave, Sue and Jake are experienced leaders who will work with integrity and a true collaborative spirit to build upon the recent progress we have seen in moving Moorestown forward.”

Zipin is the liaison to the Economic Development Advisory Committee for the Planning Board. He is also an attorney and Ethics Liaison Officer at the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency, according to his biographical profile provided by the party.

He served at the New Jersey Local Finance Board and the Division of Local Government Services, providing assistance to all 565 municipalities and 21 counties, and as Assistant Solicitor for Cherry Hill. The Moorestown resident is married with two daughters.

“With deep experience in local government and ethics law, Dave seeks to ensure integrity and transparency in every aspect of township operations,” the party said in its announcement.

Mammarella is President of Physician Payment Review Services, a business she founded and built in Moorestown. She also served her community as former Vice Chair of the Appearance Committee, and through volunteering with the Historic Society.

“With over 20 years of professional and leadership experience, Sue is focused on applying her entrepreneurial and business expertise to the township, maximizing value for taxpayers through innovation and improving efficiencies,” according to the announcement. “Attracted by the beautiful architecture and historic town center, Sue and her husband settled in Moorestown over two decades ago, along with her daughter and extended family.”

Van Dyken is a seasoned litigator with Siciliano & Associates, with offices in Moorestown and Haddonfield. With deep family roots in New Jersey and Moorestown, Van Dyken is an avid local sports fan, and is involved in mentoring and coaching his two daughters in their athletic endeavors. He is an active member of the Recreation Advisory Committee, having previously served on the Open Space Committee.

“Jake is passionate about working with clients of diverse backgrounds, and looks to make the township more inclusive in its engagement with residents,” according to the announcement.

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