Atlantic County Board of Chosen Freeholders

Atlantic County Board of Chosen Freeholders
Leadership
Chairwoman	Amy Gatto (R)
Vice Chairwoman	Maureen Kern (R)
Structure
Seats	9
Political groups	Republican Party (6) Democratic Party (3)
Length of term	3 years
Website
Atlantic County Board of Chosen Freeholders

The Atlantic County Board of Chosen Freeholders is a body of nine people that govern Atlantic County, New Jersey alongside the county executive. The members of the board are referred to as freeholders.

Background[]

The members of the board are elected in two different ways. Five of the members are elected from popular vote through districts. The last four are elected from an at-large popular vote. Atlantic County adopted the executive form of government.^[1] The freeholders create the laws of the county.

Districts[]

Atlantic county districts for the board of chosen freeholders

1st District[]

Townships:^[2]

Atlantic City, Egg Harbor, Pleasantville.

2nd District[]

Townships:

Atlantic City, Egg Harbor, Linwood, Long Port, Margate, Northfield, Somers Point, Ventnor.

3rd District[]

Townships:

Egg Harbor, Hamilton Township.

4th District[]

Townships:

Absecon, Brigantine, Galloway Township, Port Republic.

5th District[]

Townships:

Buena Borough, Buena Township, Corbin City, Egg Harbor City, Estell Manor, Folsom Borough, Hamilton Township, Hammonton, Mullica Township, Weymouth.

Party affiliation[]

Freeholders[]

References[]