10 Reasons for Recall
The Recall of Daniel Rodrick is sparked by community outcry over the Mayor's irresponsible actions. The Rodrick Administration is failing to ensure residents' safety, quality of life, and deterring businesses from succeeding in Toms River. Top 10 Reasons for Recall of Daniel Rodrick
- Charity Opposition: Attempts by Toms River Mayor Daniel Rodrick to shut down JBJ Soul Kitchen and dismiss Just Believe have raised significant concerns.
- Misuse of Funds: $18,000 has been spent on misleading communications with the police department, wasting taxpayer money on movies, concerts, and fireworks without Council approval—key reasons for recall.
- Mass Firings: Over 70 employees in Toms River were dismissed and replaced with patronage, further fueling discontent.
- Public Safety Reduction: Under Mayor Rodrick, the Toms River Police Department is at its lowest staffing levels this century, resulting in the closure of Silverton EMS and longer emergency response times—ask Councilwoman O'Toole.
- Safety Dilution: There has been a loosening of rental property standards.
- Animal Shelter Closure: The facility was shut down despite protests from voters and a referendum, leading to the dismissal of all Animal Control Officers.
- Opaque Hiring Practices: Political allies, along with family and friends, have been appointed without transparency.
- Development Diversion: Mayor Rodrick broke a contract and is being sued by a developer while development remains uncontrolled in North Dover. He has continuously told residents that there will be 'No new apartments as Toms River has met its State Affordable Housing Mandate without new construction,' despite the absence of an approved plan by the NJ Department of Community Affairs—only a proposal exists.
- Criminalized Homelessness: The Council was forced to approve an ordinance under Rodrick's leadership to fine or jail the homeless who loiter in the Municipal Parking Lot, as well as those who assist them. Individuals were forcibly removed from the parking deck, and their belongings were confiscated.
- Eminent Domain over Church: The Toms River Mayor moved to seize Christ Episcopal Church for the development of pickle-ball courts and a park.
