SAYREVILLE – Shortly after departing from his position, a Sayreville Borough Councilman has rejoined the governing body.
On Jan. 13, Dave McGill was appointed by the governing body to a one-year term on the Borough Council to fill a vacant seat and sworn in that evening. McGill’s appointment follows the departure of Mayor Victoria Kilpatrick from the council, who vacated her seat upon being sworn in as mayor this year.
After Kilpatrick’s seat was vacated, the names of McGill, William Henry and Ken Scott were submitted by her local Democratic Party to be considered for the open seat. Kilpatrick asked for a motion to appointed McGill to the seat, which was made and approved by council members Kevin Dalina, Damon Enriquez, Michele Maher, Mary Novak and Donna Roberts.
“I would like to thank all three of the nominees whose names have been put forth,” Kilpatrick said. “Bill Henry and Ken Scott, thank you for your interest in wanting to fill that position. I know that any of you would have done an excellent job, but I am excited to have David McGill return to his position here on the council with us.”
McGill first served on the governing body from 2013-15 and rejoined by appointment in 2018 to fill a vacancy. After unsuccessfully seeking re-election in 2019, his term concluded at the end of that year.
Weeks after leaving the governing body, McGill has once again resumed his council duties for another year.
After being sworn in, McGill said, “There are quite a few people who are wondering what the hell I was thinking when I did this, but the Democratic Party called me back. I’m going to fill out the term of Vicky and I’m gonna do my best for the people of Sayreville, no strings attached this time. I’m here to get it done and get it done the right way.
McGill also praised Roberts, who ran against him during the 2019 municipal election.
“I was beaten by someone very good and by the way, [Roberts] has candy in her drawer that I put there to let you know I’m trying to get off on the right foot with the the people on the other side of the aisle,” he said.
“I am here for all of you. I love this borough very much and I’m very proud to do this again. I’m sort of like duct tape, whenever you need me, just stick me up.”
Kilpatrick was elected mayor on Nov. 5, 2019. A recount took place on Dec. 5 and declared her the victor by six votes. Republican candidate Arthur Rittenhouse officially filed a petition in New Jersey Superior Court on Dec. 13 to seek a recount of the election due to what he deems “many irregularities.” The case is yet to be determined.
