The People of Cape May County Need Better Leadership in County Government
There are so many incredible people caring for our community. And they're what makes Cape May County great. But even great places with wonderful people face challenges. Meeting the many challenges faced by our community takes a willingness to listen to and work with everyone. We need people on our County Board of Commissioners who are ready to put in that work and readily answer concerns.
Among the many concerns people across Cape May County have raised, a few are brought up more than others:
People are anxious about the effect of US Federal budget cuts which will increase costs while reducing access to Healthcare and vital services if left unaddressed;
Balancing the risk of floods with mitigation efforts is on the minds of many;
Continued support for our entire educational system to meet the needs and ambitions of every student is a clear priority for every family;
Many feel strongly about the need to preserve our cultural institutions in balance with modern life as means to strengthen our community;
It seems that everyone is painfully aware of affordability issues facing Cape May County.
All of these concerns can be addressed, but only with proper attention.
We’re faced with an increasing number of people in Cape May County living without permanent homes. The difficulty of the average person to find and maintain a home has ratched up. The inseparable influence of the tourist economy on the housing market only complicates the issue. It will take a combination of efforts working on multiple levels to fully address housing affordability for everyone in Cape May County and provide the greatest opportunities for everyone to thrive.
The current Cape May County Board of Commissioners have made it frustratingly difficult to understand their decisions and intentions or participate in addressing county concerns. It’s been only recently that they've taken small steps towards being more accessible.
In a recent announcement, a concept to develop county owned land was presented by current county board members as a partial response to affordability concerns. The announcement seems to suggest that the county would sell off land to a developer, but details are not clear.
However, it was made clear that the concept of development on the land surrounding the airport in Erma is considered by the current board to be a longshot with no clear alternative presented;
After what appears to be a soured relationship with Delaware River Port Authority;
After a proposal request process for a new airport operator which failed to produce competitive options with only one submitted offer;
After questions about committing to taking on a large liability estimated near $30 million;
We've been presented with a concept that seems half-baked.
After direct questions from the leading candidate for County Commissioner;
After many residents asked directly and repeatedly;
After being questioned by local news outlets;
After over a year of concerns being expressed surrounding the County Board's intentions for the airport;
We've been presented with the type of communication that could have been provided from the very beginning on this and other topics with little effort.
And this feels like an empty effort to keep up appearances to avoid losing an election instead of a movement towards meaningfully addressing problems facing our community.
A single idea that hasn’t been fully developed falls well short of a comprehensive strategy or vision for meeting all of the county's needs. It certainly falls short of being a good reason to commit to a liability near $30 million as the board seems intent to do.
If development on the property is viable, there will remain many details to consider and work through to complete a successful project. The most likely scenario will require alternatives to be identified.
A better, more collaborative approach is needed. The community will need to remain informed and involved with the decisions that follow.
It's clear that the best way forward is to have a new voice on the county board that is not satisfied to stop at announcing wishful ideas, but has the drive to continue to push and guide solutions into reality after the election is over.
It's clear that the best way forward is to have Commissioners who aren't afraid to dig into the details, ask informed questions, listen to the community, find answers, and present them clearly.
We must continue pressing forward on every opportunity to address the challenges presented to our community.
The People of Cape May County Need Better Leadership in County Government
It's time to vote for Eric J Morey for Cape May County Commissioner.
Voting by Mail:
If you are already registered to vote but would like to vote by mail this election you can request a Vote-by-mail ballot until October 28th by contacting the Cape May County Clerk .
Vote-by-mail ballots have been sent to voters that have requested them. If you haven't received yours, contact the Cape May County Clerk.
Cape May County Clerk can be reached at 609-465-1010 or coclerk@co.cape-may.nj.us
Voting Early In-Person:
Saturday, October 25, 2025 – Sunday, November 2, 2025 (the in-person early voting period). Hours will be Monday-Saturday, 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. and Sunday, 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. No appointment is necessary at the locations listed below:
- LOWER LIBRARY, 2600 BAYSHORE RD VILLAS, NJ 08251
- MIDDLE LIBRARY, 30 MECHANIC ST CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, NJ 08210
- EVC UPPER LIBRARY, 2050 ROUTE 631 WOODBINE, NJ 08270
All polling stations are open on November 4th, 2025
Visit the webpage listed below to check your polling station:
https://voter.svrs.nj.gov/polling-place-search
Check your voter registration status:
https://voter.svrs.nj.gov/registration-check/results
Vote for Eric J Morey for Cape May County Commissioner.