A good man for the job, and this is coming from a Democrat.

what a joke

I wonder if he becomes sheriff, if he would support a county police system or keep it local!!!

who better?

Wonder if he is going to require all of the sheriff's officers and the correction officers to have college degrees the same way he changed that requirement for the police department. Sorry, but give me a cop that has street smarts anytime over a college degree.

You have to love when a plan works out perfect.

Hey Mike, I just hope the county politics doesn't add to the stress level. Good luck in whatever you do..

Thank GOD it's not Brick Police Chief Bergquist.

I have attended both Brick and Toms River council meetings and Chief Mastronardy has always conducted himself in a professional manner. And HIS police officers have a high opinion of him. I met Sherriff Polhemus several times and found him to be a likable man, and I miss him. But I noticed several problems with the attitudes and conduct of some of his sherriff's officers attitudes when I went there after my Mother died and I had to see Surrogate Court. Once I saw a briefcase leaning against a car outside the Washington Street entrance and notified the sherriff's officers on duty. The sargent listened to me, then said “alright, who is going out there to check it out? C'mon, guys. We can't leave it there, it could be a bomb.” One of the sherriff's officers said “I'm not going out there, they don't pay me enough money to risk my life. Call the Toms River Police." I could never picture any Toms River Police Officer making a comment like this.

Another time a sherriff's officer was looking at my Palm PDA as I entered the checkpoint to the courthouse and, after examining it, thru it at me. It bounced on the table and ended up on the floor. Shortly after that it stopped working.

These, and other incidents, showed me a lack of responsibility, supervision and motivation, to say the least.

Now let's see who Democrats select as their candidate.

Campaign slogan: Mastronardy, he doesn't see his name in the paper enough now.

Oh why of why must he leave our area
he has been wonderful, especially during SSS
Do wish him all the best, however.
Was actually hoping he would run for Mayor of Toms River.
He will be a definite asset to Ocean County Sheriff's Department
GOOD LUCK

He wouldn't be leaving "our area",just expanding His...
He's got my vote whatever he does.

The college degree started many years ago , many chiefs ago .Get facts straight before shooting arrows.

Another guy looking to collect his police pension while getting a cushy job, high pay. And a new pension plan. Thatta boy Christie. Wasnt this your top priority when you were campaigning?

And those in the know, new how sick Bill was , but pushed for his reelection, just so the GOP could choose one of there OWN..was a fix from the word GO....no one else had a chance with the voting turnout in OC....Same few vote the GOP line , and those who scream not again..forgot/or didn't vote ..yet again...If they put Ritacco on the ticket, he would probably get in....

Kelly should be sherriff. That way his daughter has more money available to her to steal. Just to feed her drug habit

Just what ocean county needs another old fool, double dipping republican. Toms river is the most unorganized mess of all the towns affected by sandy. Where will he hide if we have another storm? He must have a huge buyout from toms river for sick and vacation time and there go our taxes again. What a slap in the taxpayers face.

This is no surprise. It has been in the planning for a long time!

You have to hand it to the GOP in Ocean County. They leave nothing to chance.
But, the Dems are no better when they have the opportunity. Here we go with another double dipper. God bless the taxpayers in Ocean County. They keep returning the same people who stick it to them back to office. They deserve what they get.

Who vetted this guy. Ritacco's best friend for more then ten years. Gilmore and crew are a disgrace. He, Gilmore was sleeping with a married woman, Melanie Donahue who was on TR Council and surprise is now a judge of superior court. Hey George saw you pulling in her garage off Bay Ave in your blue car. Nice that she provided you with garage door remote you buffoon.

Mastronardy's ego is big enough being chief of TR. now Sheriff of whole county, give me a break.

Always seemed like a good guy to me. I was in a loader a few years ago after the blizzard, he was right there, asking to open roads where elderly needed help.

Chief Mike has been wonderful to The residents of Channel way in Chadwick Beach. He always responds to emails and phone calls. He has my vote hands down!

Great Guy! The best pick for the Job

1. It doesn't matter who it is. 2. Do we really need one. 3. Any consolidation ideas will be passed over quickly. 4. check this out...law enforcement is bleeding the taxpayers dry!
http://www.app.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013303120027&nclick_check=1

He can collect police and fire pension and work as sheriff because its a non police and fire position but he wont go back in pension and he sure can't enroll again so he collect a second pension.

Sorry... it should have said he can NOT collect a second positon

I am a democrat, and I support him. I met him on a few occasions when i was younger and he was very down to earth, and interacted with the community during Food Fest and other public events. He's got my vote.

I would have love to see Boyd as Sheriff. He's a great police chief for Seaside. He done alot for Seaside as well as other members of the PD. The thing is the town counsel run interference on the department. Give him and the cops the tools and resources to do what they need to do.

@ Black sheep its the criminals that bleed us tax payers. Oh did i forget the system riders too. Wonder how much either one actually pays in taxes.

4 liberty i cant believe lacey wasted really talented and quality peoples time doing interviews when all along wanted the chief..beware what you get and the promises he made to the committee to get that job...foolish decision -would have been better for an all new position, even if temporary

They should let people come up through the ranks. I am sure there is going to be a lot of unhappy people in the sheriffs office, buy the way who is running it know? Seems like every time Gilmores name comes up its because something is not right.

You knew this was coming even before the election. They knew Polhemus would never be able to erve the full term and they were planning on putting this clown in. If this is the best we can do we are in trouble.

Hey not sure why my comment re acknowleding Boyd from Seaside as a great pick for sheriff was removed. Maybe the independent party will pick him. He has done a tremendous job for Seaside and the barrier island.

How do these freeholders stay in office? It's one party rule that smacks more and more of a dictatorship. We the people being hurt are not considered or listened to and it's time to swear off voting for any of them ever again.

Thank you Chief Mastronardy for the excellent job you have done. We appreciate your help in Ortley after the hurricane, an unprescedented situation...Everyone commented how wonderful the police and the staff were to individuals entering the island. The best of luck in your new well-deserved position.

Chief Mastronardy is the perfect candidate for Sherif, he has shown poise, dedication and excellence here in Toms River over the past two decades. He is a man of principles and will bring his tenacity and experience with him as sherif.
Bruno J D'Uva