Ciesla Retiring From Senate; Toms River, Brick Council Members to Run For Assembly
Assemblyman James Holzapfel will run for Ciesla's seat
State Senator Andrew W. Ciesla (R-10) will step aside at the end of his current term, his office announced Thursday. According to a spokeswoman at Ciesla's legislative office, the long-time senator from Brick formally announced he was would retire from the Senate after nearly 20 years as a member of the state legislative body when his term ends in 2012. Assemblyman James Holzapfel (R-10) has received support from local Republican colleagues for his potential bid for the Senate position in the 10th legislative district, a GOP stronghold. In news releases, Ciesla and fellow assemblyman James Wolfe both said they would support Holzapfel to take over Ciesla's seat. Additionally, Brick Township Councilwoman Ruthanne Scaturro and Toms River …
Raymond Pfeuffer
8:38 am on Monday, April 4, 2011
Great story about Ciesla. We have not heard from him in so long I though he was dead. more ›