Stafford Township

260 East Bay Ave | Manahawkin, NJ 08050

W: www.staffordnj.gov | E: info@stafford.nj.us | P: (609) 597-1000 | F: (609) 597-4911

Mayor & Council

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    Mayor John Spodofora

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    • Resident 46 years, elected Twp. Council 1988; Chairman Environmental Commission; former Zoning Board member, Liaison to Fire Department, Building Department, Community Development Department
    • Former Little League Coach; Boy Scouts
    • Vietnam Era Veteran, Honorable Discharge U.S. Navy, Navy Intelligence 7 years
    • Supervisory Engineer Naval Engineering Stations; '91 "Outstanding Federal Employee," '93 Outstanding Manager Award, "Teddy Roosevelt Conservation Award," National Arbor "Lawrence Enmerson Award," 1996 "SRHS Wall of Fame."
    • Married to Helen; father of two children, Derek and Kari

    • Liaison for Environmental Commission, Stafford & Warren Grove Fire Companies, Fire Sub-Code and the Police Commissioner.

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    Council President Robert Kusznikow

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    • A soldier, a ship’s captain, and a business owner, Bob is an incredibly well-rounded individual.
    • He and his wife, Susan, are 32 year residents of Manahawkin, where they own and operate several local businesses. Bob is a member of the Elks, the Moose, and the American Legion.
    • He is also a decorated combat veteran who served his country in the United States Marine Corps from 1966 to 1971.

    • Liaison for Stafford First Aid, Admin/Finance/Purchasing Class II, Public Works Recycling, Emergency Management, Shared Services Class II, Stafford & Warren Grove Fire Companies Class II, Stafford Downtown Business Owners Association Class II, Boy Scouts and Fire Sub-Code Class II.

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    Councilwoman Kathleen Corbett

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    • Kathleen is a retired Registered Nurse and has lived in Cedar Run with her husband, Jim, for 13 years.
    • Kathleen and Jim have 5 children (all boys) and 4 grandchildren.
    • Two of their grandchildren live here in Manahawkin and attend SRHS and McKinley Elementary School.
    • Kathleen and Jim have been actively involved in Little League and their local schools.
    • A pet lover, Kathleen is a member of the ASPCA.

    • Liaison for Stafford First Aid Class II, Historic Preservation, Animal Control, Dial-A-Ride, Recreation & Parks Class II, Sr. Health Advisory and the Municipal Alliance Class II.

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    Councilman Stephen Fessler

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    • Steve and his wife, Sally, are 30 year residents of Manahawkin.
    • Steve served the community as a member of the Stafford School Board for 9 years including two years as president and two years as vice president.
    • Steve has also been an elder at his church and a coach.
    • Steve works at the 84 Lumber Company and Sally is a Registered Nurse at Southern Ocean County Hospital.

    • Liaison for Stafford School/SRHS Strategic Planning Class II (Stafford), Class I (SRHS), Water & Sewer Utility Class II, Public Works Class II, Recycling Class II, Emergency Management Class II, Stafford Community Outreach and Shared Services.

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    Councilman Henry Mancini

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    • Henry is a lifelong resident of Southern Ocean County; Resident of Cedar Run for 12 years with his wife, Mari and their three children 
    • 25 years experience in the real estate valuation and consulting business; Currently owner of Henry J. Mancini & Associates, Inc., a Stafford based real estate valuation and consulting firm 
    • Commissioner of the Ocean County Library System (currently Chairman) 
    • Board member of the Ocean County Health Department 
    • Various coaching and administrative positions over the last 13 years for youth sports including Little League, Youth and CYO Basketball and Southern Ocean Volleyball Club 
    • Liaison for Athletic Associations, Finance, Health and Senior Services, and Special Projects

     

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    Councilman Stan Rutkowski

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    • Stan and his wife, Joann, have lived in Manahawkin for 32 years. Stan has been self-employed in the flooring business for 30 years. He has been an active member of the community as a baseball coach, president of the Village Harbor Civic Association, and president of the “Surf & Sea Fishing Club.” Stan was also named Man of the Year by the SRHS Rams Old Timer’s Club.

    • Liaison for Community Development, Building Inspection, Water & Sewer, Shared Services Class III and the Downtown Stafford Business Owners Assoc.

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    Councilwoman Joanne Sitek

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    • A 12 year resident of Beach Haven West, Joanne is a retired elementary school teacher and counselor. Joanne also owned and operated a dance studio for 18 years. Her involvement in community service includes establishing the K-Kids program (affiliate of Kiwanis), producing benefit shows for needy children, and hosting a town-wide basketball game to benefit Tsunami victims.

    • Liaison for Stafford/SRHS Strategic Planning Class I (Stafford), Class II (SRHS), Historic Preservation, Recreation/parks, Sr. Advisory Class II, Admin/Finance/Purchasing, and the Municipal Alliance.