The East Hanover, New Jersey mayor and the entire township council switched from Democrat to Republican.
East Hanover Township has a population of 11,105 and four members on its township council.
In addition to Mayor Joseph Pannullo, Council President Frank DeMaio, Jr, Councilwoman Carolyn Jandoli, and Councilmen Brian Brokaw, Sr. and Michael Martorelli switched parties.
Breaking: East Hanover Mayor Joe Pannullo and all four members of the Township Council are switching parties, from Democratic to Republican.
https://t.co/6JDV4QDwJV— David Wildstein (@wildstein) February 7, 2023
“Municipal leaders have a responsibility to best represent their constituents, and it is our belief this change of party is in the best interest of the community,” said Pannullo.
“As the nastiness, rhetoric, and social media vitriol of national politics continues to infiltrate local governance, we…