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Absecon City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Richard
DeRose

Council President, Ward 2; term runs through 2028City of Absecon

Richard DeRose (Council President, Ward 2) is not on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot and will stay on the Absecon City Council after the election.

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Council president who has served on the Absecon City Council since 2023.

On the record: Richard DeRose

2 sourced
01Budget and taxes1 sourced position

  • Listed as Council President on the city's municipal budget team in the 2026 budget presentation, which estimated a $155.15 rise in the average municipal tax bill.

    Own statementCity of Absecon · May 21, 2026Link

02Homelessness and motel stays1 sourced position

  • Facebook post, as reported by WFPG

    Wrote on Facebook, as reported by WFPG, that Absecon would not tolerate other towns sending homeless people to its motels.

    Absecon will not stand for other counties/towns doing this. It's not fair to our residents or the individuals they push out far from where they actually want to be.”

    Own statementWFPG · Sep 23, 2025Link

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