Editing Tinton Falls, New Jersey (section)

==Government==

===Local government===
The Borough of Tinton Falls operates under the [[Faulkner Act]], formally known as the Optional Municipal Charter Law, using the [[Faulkner Act (mayor–council)|Mayor-Council]] form of municipal government (Plan 6), implemented by direct petition as of July 1, 1985.<ref>[http://www.dudley-2010.com/Faulkner%20Act%2046pages.pdf "The Faulkner Act: New Jersey's Optional Municipal Charter Law"], [[New Jersey State League of Municipalities]], July 2007. Accessed October 24, 2013.</ref> The borough is one of 71 municipalities (of the 564) statewide governed under this form.<ref>[https://njdatabook.rutgers.edu/sites/njdatabook.rutgers.edu/files/documents/inventory_of_municipal_forms_of_government_in_new_jersey.pdf ''Inventory of Municipal Forms of Government in New Jersey''], [[Rutgers University]] Center for Government Studies, July 1, 2011. Accessed June 1, 2023.</ref> The governing body is comprised of the mayor and the borough council. The mayor is the chief executive officer of the borough and is directly elected for a four-year term of office. The borough council, which is the legislative body, includes five members elected [[at-large]] on a [[non-partisan democracy|non-partisan]] basis for four-year terms on a staggered basis, with either two or three seats up for election every other year as part of the November general election, with the mayoral seat up for vote at the same time that two council seats are being chosen by voters. A business administrator reports to, and may act on behalf of the mayor, in the mayor's absence.<ref name=DataBook>''2012 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book'', [[Rutgers University]] [[Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy]], March 2013, p. 63.</ref><ref>[https://njdatabook.rutgers.edu/sites/njdatabook.rutgers.edu/files/documents/forms_of_municipal_government_in_new_jersey_9220.pdf#page=10 "Forms of Municipal Government in New Jersey"], p. 10. [[Rutgers University]] Center for Government Studies. Accessed June 1, 2023.</ref><ref>Cerra, Michael F. [https://www.njlm.org/809/3982/Forms-of-Govt-Magazine-Article "Forms of Government: Everything You've Always Wanted to Know, But Were Afraid to Ask"], [[New Jersey State League of Municipalities]], March 2007. Accessed January 1, 2025.</ref><ref>[https://www.tintonfalls.com/government/documents/department-documents/court/904-welcome-2024-1/file ''Welcome to a Meeting of the Borough Council''], Borough of Tinton Falls. Accessed February 6, 2025. "The Borough of Tinton Falls, since July 1, 1985, has operated under the Mayor - Council form of government pursuant to the Faulkner Act, Chapter 69A of title 40 of the New Jersey Statutes. The Mayor is the Chief Executive Officer of the Borough and is elected for a four year term. The Borough Council is the legislative body, which consists of five members elected at-large for staggered four year terms."</ref> The Borough Council voted in May 2010 to shift its elections from May to the November general election, as part of an effort to increase participation of voters and to cut costs associated with the May elections, with savings estimated at nearly $100,000 during the first decade after the change was implemented in the November 2011 vote.<ref>Walter, Kenny. [http://hub.gmnews.com/news/2010-06-03/Front_Page/Tinton_Falls_elections_will_be_moved_to_fall.html "Tinton Falls elections will be moved to fall; Boro cites cost savings, higher voter turnout"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029200902/http://hub.gmnews.com/news/2010-06-03/Front_Page/Tinton_Falls_elections_will_be_moved_to_fall.html |date=October 29, 2013 }}, ''The Hub'', June 3, 2010. Accessed October 28, 2013. "In a move that is expected to eventually save close to $100,000 and boost voter turnout, the Tinton Falls Borough Council agreed to move the municipal election date to coincide with the fall general election. By a 4–1 vote at the May 18 meeting, the council adopted an ordinance that will move the nonpartisan spring municipal election to November beginning in 2011."</ref>

{{As of|2025|2}}, the mayor of Tinton Falls is vacant following the death of Vito Perillo, whose term of office would have ended December 31, 2025.<ref name=Mayor>[https://www.tintonfalls.com/government/mayor Office of the Mayor], Borough of Tinton Falls. Accessed February 6, 2025.</ref> Members of the Borough Council are Council President Risa Clay (2027), Deputy Council President Lawrence A. Dobrin (2025), Greg Alessi (2025, appointed to serve an unexpired term), Tracy A. Buckley (2027) and Michael J. Nesci (2027).<ref>[https://www.tintonfalls.com/government/borough-council Borough Council], Borough of Tinton Falls. Accessed February 6, 2025.</ref><ref>[https://www.tintonfalls.com/government/budgets/2024-1/972-tinton-falls-2024-adopted-budget/file 2024 Municipal Data Sheet], Borough of Tinton Falls. Accessed February 6, 2025.</ref><ref name=Monmouth2023>[https://results.enr.clarityelections.com/NJ/Monmouth/119047/web.317647/#/summary November 8, 2023 General Election Official Results], [[Monmouth County, New Jersey]], updated January 18, 2024. Accessed January 22, 2024.</ref><ref name=Monmouth2021>[https://results.enr.clarityelections.com/NJ/Monmouth/111499/web.278093/#/summary November 2, 2021 General Election Official Results], [[Monmouth County, New Jersey]], December 13, 2021. Accessed January 1, 2022.</ref>

In December 2024, the borough council appointed Greg Alessi to fill the seat expiring in December 2025 that became vacant following the death of John A. Manginelli the previous month.<ref>[https://mccmeetings.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/tinton-pubu/MEET-Minutes-5eb13eba6a884000a4182d4eacc9d0d3.pdf Regular Meeting Minutes for December 3, 2024], Borough of Tinton Falls. Accessed February 6, 2025. "Resolution Making Appointment To Fill Vacancy On The Borough Council For An Unexpired Term - WHEREAS, a vacancy currently exists on the Borough Council due to the untimely passing of Councilman John Manginelli on November 24, 2024; and... NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Borough Council of the Borough of Tinton Falls that it hereby appoints Gregory Alessi to serve on the Borough Council to fill the unexpired term until December 31, 2025."</ref>

Perillo, a World War II veteran and former engineer who won the race in 2017 by a 2,600–2,300 margin in his first run for elected office at 93 years old, ran on a platform of lowering taxes and improving transparency.<ref>[http://theweek.com/speedreads/736531/93yearold-world-war-ii-vet-elected-mayor-tinton-falls-new-jersey "93-year-old World War II vet elected mayor of Tinton Falls, New Jersey"], ''[[The Week]]'', November 9, 2017. Accessed November 10, 2017. "Vito Perillo used to kick around the idea of running for local office, and finally, at age 93, he did it. The World War II veteran and former engineer decided to run for mayor of Tinton Falls, New Jersey, going up against a popular incumbent."</ref><ref>Napoliello, Alex. [http://www.nj.com/monmouth/index.ssf/2017/11/meet_the_93-year-old_world_war_ii_vet_who_is_the_n.html "Meet the 93-year-old World War II vet who scored underdog win in mayor race"], NJ Advance Media for [[NJ.com]], November 8, 2017. Accessed November 10, 2017. "But the 93-year-old underdog, a World War II veteran, was undeterred. When the returns were counted, Perillo had scored a big upset and ousted Mayor Gerald Turning by 300 votes in the non-partisan election for the Monmouth County borough of 19,000 residents.... In his first try for public office, Perillo said he ran on a platform of greater transparency and lowering the municipal tax rate.... According to unofficial results from the Monmouth County Clerk's Office, Perillo received 2,611 votes to Turning's 2,311."</ref> In November 2021, Perillo, at 97 years old, was elected for a second four-year term, giving him the nickname "America's Oldest Mayor."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/580057-97-year-old-mayor-reelected-to-four-year-term-in-new-jersey|title = 97-year-old mayor reelected to four-year term in New Jersey| work=The Hill |date = November 4, 2021 | last1=Oshin | first1=Olafimihan }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Byfield |first=Erica |title=America's Oldest Mayor is Ready for His Second Term At Age 97 |url=https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/americas-oldest-mayor-is-ready-for-his-second-term-at-age-97/3381066/ |access-date=2023-01-10 |website=NBC New York |date=November 5, 2021 |language=en-US}}</ref> He [[Centenarian|turned 100]] on September 22, 2024, but rarely attended council meetings and was often represented by a proxy.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Radel |first=Dan |date=September 20, 2024 |title=Nation's oldest mayor Tinton Falls, N.J.'s Vito Perillo celebrates 100th birthday |url=https://www.app.com/story/news/local/2024/09/20/tinton-falls-new-jersey-united-states-america-oldest-mayor-vito-perillo/75252795007/ |access-date=September 23, 2024 |newspaper=[[Asbury Park Press]] |language=en-US}}</ref> In December 2024, Perillo announced that he would not run for a third term.<ref>[[David Wildstein|Wildstein, David]]. [https://newjerseyglobe.com/fr/100-year-old-n-j-mayor-wont-seek-re-election/ "100-year-old N.J. mayor won’t seek re-election"], [[New Jersey Globe]], December 9, 2024. Accessed February 6, 2025. "The 100-year-old mayor of Tinton Falls will not seek re-election to a third term in 2025. Vito Perillo became a centenarian on September 22 and is the oldest mayor in the U.S. He’s decided to retire and will leave office at the end of next year at age 101.... He has outlived Council President John Manginelli, who died in November at age 85."</ref> Perillo died on February 22, 2025.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.app.com/story/news/2025/02/23/tinton-falls-mayor-vito-perillo-dies-at-100-usa-oldest-mayor/79858534007/ |title=Nation's oldest mayor Tinton Falls' Vito Perillo dies at 100 |newspaper=Asbury Park Press |date=February 23, 2025 |first=Dan |last=Radel |access-date=February 23, 2025}}</ref><ref>Rawls, Murjani. [https://www.nj.com/monmouth/2025/02/nj-towns-mayor-the-oldest-in-the-country-dies-at-100.html "N.J. town’s mayor, the oldest in the country, dies at 100"], NJ Advance Media for [[NJ.com]], February 23, 2025. Accessed February 23, 2025. "Tinton Falls Mayor Vito Perillo, the oldest serving mayor in the nation, died on Sunday, the town announced. He was 100."</ref>

===Federal, state and county representation===
Tinton Falls is located in the 4th Congressional District<ref name=PCR2012>[https://www.nj.gov/state/elections/assets/pdf/2012-congressional-districts/njcd-2011-plan-components-county-mcd.pdf Plan Components Report], [[New Jersey Redistricting Commission]], December 23, 2011. Accessed February 1, 2020.</ref> and is part of New Jersey's 11th state legislative district.<ref>[https://nj1015.com/whats-your-new-nj-legislative-district-20-moved-on-new-map/ Districts by Number for 2023-2031], [[New Jersey Legislature]]. Accessed September 18, 2023.</ref>

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===Politics===
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As of March 2011, there were a total of 12,196 registered voters in Tinton Falls, of which 3,425 (28.1%) were registered as [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democrats]], 2,731 (22.4%) were registered as [[Republican Party (United States)|Republicans]] and 6,033 (49.5%) were registered as [[Unaffiliated (New Jersey)|Unaffiliated]]. There were 7 voters registered as [[Libertarian Party (United States)|Libertarians]] or [[Green Party (United States)|Greens]].<ref>[http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/election-results/2011-monmouth-co-summary-report.pdf Voter Registration Summary – Monmouth], [[New Jersey Department of State]] Division of Elections, March 23, 2011. Accessed December 11, 2012.</ref>

In the [[United States presidential election in New Jersey, 2012|2012 presidential election]], Democrat [[Barack Obama]] received 51.9% of the vote (4,788 cast), ahead of Republican [[Mitt Romney]] with 46.9% (4,329 votes), and other candidates with 1.2% (108 votes), among the 9,286 ballots cast by the borough's 12,714 registered voters (61 ballots were [[Spoilt vote|spoiled]]), for a turnout of 73.0%.<ref name=2012Elections>{{cite web |url=http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/2012-results/2012-presidential-monmouth.pdf |title=Presidential General Election Results – November 6, 2012 – Monmouth County |date=March 15, 2013 |publisher=New Jersey Department of Elections |access-date=December 24, 2014}}</ref><ref name=2012VoterReg>{{cite web |url=http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/2012-results/2012-ballotscast-monmouth.pdf |title=Number of Registered Voters and Ballots Cast – November 6, 2012 – General Election Results – Monmouth County|date=March 15, 2013 |publisher=New Jersey Department of Elections |access-date=December 24, 2014}}</ref> In the [[United States presidential election in New Jersey, 2008|2008 presidential election]], Democrat Barack Obama received 51.9% of the vote (5,065 cast), ahead of Republican [[John McCain]] with 45.9% (4,483 votes) and other candidates with 1.1% (104 votes), among the 9,763 ballots cast by the borough's 12,498 registered voters, for a turnout of 78.1%.<ref>[http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/election-results/2008-gen-elect-presidential-results-monmouth.pdf 2008 Presidential General Election Results: Monmouth County], [[New Jersey Department of State]] Division of Elections, December 23, 2008. Accessed December 11, 2012.</ref> In the [[United States presidential election in New Jersey, 2004|2004 presidential election]], Republican [[George W. Bush]] received 50.7% of the vote (4,476 ballots cast), outpolling Democrat [[John Kerry]] with 48.0% (4,236 votes) and other candidates with 0.6% (72 votes), among the 8,825 ballots cast by the borough's 11,432 registered voters, for a turnout percentage of 77.2.<ref>[http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/election-results/2004-presidential_monmouth_co_2004.pdf 2004 Presidential Election: Monmouth County], [[New Jersey Department of State]] Division of Elections, December 13, 2004. Accessed December 11, 2012.</ref>

In the [[New Jersey gubernatorial election, 2013|2013 gubernatorial election]], Republican [[Chris Christie]] received 67.7% of the vote (3,811 cast), ahead of Democrat [[Barbara Buono]] with 31.3% (1,759 votes), and other candidates with 1.0% (58 votes), among the 5,696 ballots cast by the borough's 12,784 registered voters (68 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 44.6%.<ref name=2013Elections>{{cite web |url=http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/2013-results/2013-general-election-results-governor-monmouth.pdf |title=Governor – Monmouth County |date=January 29, 2014 |publisher=New Jersey Department of Elections |access-date=December 24, 2014}}</ref><ref name=2013VoterReg>{{cite web |url=http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/2013-results/2013-general-election-ballotscast-monmouth.pdf |title=Number of Registered Voters and Ballots Cast – November 5, 2013 – General Election Results – Monmouth County|date=January 29, 2014 |publisher=New Jersey Department of Elections |access-date=December 24, 2014}}</ref> In the [[New Jersey gubernatorial election, 2009|2009 gubernatorial election]], Republican Chris Christie received 56.9% of the vote (3,740 ballots cast), ahead of Democrat [[Jon Corzine]] with 35.1% (2,307 votes), Independent [[Chris Daggett]] with 6.6% (437 votes) and other candidates with 0.8% (51 votes), among the 6,576 ballots cast by the borough's 12,354 registered voters, yielding a 53.2% turnout.<ref>[http://www.njelections.org/election-results/2009-governor_results-monmouth.pdf 2009 Governor: Monmouth County] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121017230351/http://www.njelections.org/election-results/2009-governor_results-monmouth.pdf |date=October 17, 2012 }}, [[New Jersey Department of State]] Division of Elections, December 31, 2009. Accessed December 11, 2012.</ref>