Toms River Council Election 2021: David Ciccozzi

TOMS RIVER, NJ — The 2021 election campaign culminates when voters go to the polls Nov. 2 to choose Toms River Township Council members.

Each of the four ward seats is up for election. There are two candidates seeking each ward seat, which is a four-year term.

Patch asked each candidate to answer questions to give voters information about who they are and their stances on various issues. We are printing their responses in full, unedited except for spelling or punctuation.

Here are the answers from David John Ciccozzi, who is running for Ward 4.

Age: 64

Town of residence: Toms River

Position sought: Council

Party affiliation: Republican

Family: Widower, 3 children, 2 girls, 1 boy

Education: Saint Joseph’s University 1979, bachelor's of science in business administration & marketing

Occupation: Self-employed, property management

Previous elective office, if any:

None, current member of Toms River Planning Board

Do you or anyone in your family work for the state, county or local governments?

No

Why are you seeking office?

Keep Toms River on the right path

What do you feel is the most pressing issue facing the community, and what do you want to do about it?

Property taxes, budget, open space, police and first responders, students & school system. Toms River, first !

What are the critical differences between you and the other candidates seeking to serve?

No answer

Describe the other issues that define your campaign platform.

Future of Toms River

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you will be effective in office?

Successful businessman

What else would you like voters to know about yourself and your positions?

No answer