Joe DeBenedetto just wants to help. In his new role as a borough councilman in Surf City, he’ll be doing just that.
DeBenedetto was one of two candidates selected by the county Republican committee representing the borough to fill the seat vacated by former Councilman James Russell, who resigned his post earlier this year. Jaime Ryan, a borough business owner and philanthropist, was also considered.
On Feb. 14, Christine Hannemann, borough administrator/clerk, swore DeBenedetto into office.
“I just want to be of service,” he said, adding he has a lot of experience working with municipalities and hopes to…
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