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Toms River Council Passes 4–3 No-Confidence Vote Against Mayor

By Drooid · Oct 31, 2026 · How we work

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Toms River council voted 4-3 on Oct. 28, 2026 to pass a no-confidence resolution against Mayor Daniel Rodrick.
The resolution cited Rodrick’s behavior, disruption of proceedings, and decorum violations.
Rodrick mocked resident Dana Tormollan at Oct. 19, 2026, asking if she had a job and lived in the basement.
Council President David Ciccozzi ordered Rodrick to stop interrupting public comments.
A February recall effort against Rodrick failed because opponents did not gather enough signatures.

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Toms River council voted 4-3 on Oct. 28, 2026 to pass a no-confidence resolution against Mayor Daniel Rodrick.
The resolution cited Rodrick’s behavior, disruption of proceedings, and decorum violations.
Rodrick mocked resident Dana Tormollan at Oct. 19, 2026, asking if she had a job and lived in the basement.
Council President David Ciccozzi ordered Rodrick to stop interrupting public comments.
A February recall effort against Rodrick failed because opponents did not gather enough signatures.