On the Council...
Tri-court combination takes a step forward
Observer-Tribune (9/5/19)
“We are optimistic there will be savings,’’ said Council President Michael Inganamort. “On top of the cost, what is important are the efficiencies afforded to our police department. We have one police department serving two municipalities and two municipal courts. Now they would be responsible to one municipal court and it is 15 feet away. They can schedule cases when police are on duty and we won’t have any excessive overtime.’’
Chester Township approves budget that boasts zero tax increase
Observer-Tribune (4/18/19)
No increase. That was the decision on the municipal tax rate when the Township Council adopted a $14.77 million, 2019 budget on Tuesday. Councilman Michael Inganamort, who headed the finance committee, was pleased with the crafting of the budget overall. “I’m proud of this budget,’’ Inganamort said. “It is responsible. It is conservative. It is sound. I think it reflects not only our priorities but our sensibility and our approach to funding in and of itself. We listened to our CFO, we listened to our department heads. We listened to our professionals and we trust them to provide us with a solid base on which to work.’’
Observer-Tribune (9/5/19)
“We are optimistic there will be savings,’’ said Council President Michael Inganamort. “On top of the cost, what is important are the efficiencies afforded to our police department. We have one police department serving two municipalities and two municipal courts. Now they would be responsible to one municipal court and it is 15 feet away. They can schedule cases when police are on duty and we won’t have any excessive overtime.’’
Chester Township approves budget that boasts zero tax increase
Observer-Tribune (4/18/19)
No increase. That was the decision on the municipal tax rate when the Township Council adopted a $14.77 million, 2019 budget on Tuesday. Councilman Michael Inganamort, who headed the finance committee, was pleased with the crafting of the budget overall. “I’m proud of this budget,’’ Inganamort said. “It is responsible. It is conservative. It is sound. I think it reflects not only our priorities but our sensibility and our approach to funding in and of itself. We listened to our CFO, we listened to our department heads. We listened to our professionals and we trust them to provide us with a solid base on which to work.’’
Rt. 206, Furnace Road Light approved by Chester Council
Mendham-Chester Patch (3/7/19)
Chester meet and greet helps business owners meet their neighbors
Observer-Tribune (10/3/18)
Elected officials in NJ's northwest oppose Gov. Murphy's state land bear hunt ban
Bergen Record (9/7/18)
Mendham, Chester, Washington Township officials consider more shared services
Observer-Tribune (9/5/18)
Mendham-Chester Patch (3/7/19)
Chester meet and greet helps business owners meet their neighbors
Observer-Tribune (10/3/18)
Elected officials in NJ's northwest oppose Gov. Murphy's state land bear hunt ban
Bergen Record (9/7/18)
Mendham, Chester, Washington Township officials consider more shared services
Observer-Tribune (9/5/18)
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Moore, Inganamort begin first full terms in Chester Township
Observer-Tribune (1/5/18) The pair were sworn in by Morris County Sheriff James M. Gannon. Both were pleased at the ceremony and eager to serve. Inganamort acknowledged the challenge of keeping Chester Township's distinct character in place in an ever- changing world. “This community becomes an extra special place once you live here and get involved,’’ Inganamort said. “In order to preserve the things that we all love about Chester Township that make it the community that it is and to maintain that fidelity to what is good and right and popular, we have to innovate and think outside the box and come up with new ideas. I look forward to being part of the new generation of leadership in Chester Township.’’ |
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On the campaign trail...
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General Election Results
NJ.com (11/7/17) Chester Township - Two, three-year terms on the township council Darcy Draeger (D) - 931 votes Michael Inganamort (R) - 1,651 votes Derek Moore (R) - 1,506 votes GOP sweeps in Chesters Observer-Tribune (11/8/17) Editorial: Inganamort, Moore for Council Observer-Tribune (10/26/17) Campaigning suits Chester Council candidates Observer-Tribune (10/26/17) |
Primary Election Results
Daily Record (6/7/17) Council (vote for 2) Derek Moore : 436 Michael Inganamort : 604 Michael D. Noll : 390 Moore, Inganamort win GOP primary for Chester Township Council Observer-Tribune (6/6/17) Three Republicans run for party support for two seats on Chester Township Council Observer-Tribune (5/23/17) Veteran operative Mike Inganamort announces run for Chester Township Council SaveJersey.com (3/29/17) Inganamort announces GOP candidacy for Chester Township Council Observer-Tribune (3/29/17) |
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Rubio Supporter Says Campaign HQ Still Busy in Home Stretch
PolitickerNJ.com (2/9/16) Veteran NJ campaign manager Mike Inganamort told PolitickerNJ that the headquarters of Florida Senator Marco Rubio are buzzing in the final few hours before New Hampshire’s primary polls close. |
Rubio aide in New Jersey takes long view of primaries
New Jersey Herald (1/31/16) "Marco has the deepest, most comprehensive understanding of the challenges facing us abroad," said Inganamort. He described Rubio as having an "hopeful, optimistic message," drawing a contrast with much of the rhetoric that has emerged from the Republican primary. |
On other things...
Australians visit Chester farm as part of broad US visit
Observer-Tribune (7/27/17)
Michael Inganamort of Chester Township coordinated a schedule of meetings for the group while they were in New Jersey, including meeting Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno, former Gov. Christine Todd Whitman, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, the office of U.S. Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., scientists from Bell Lab in New Providence, Morris County Sheriff James Gannon, Morris County Clerk Ann Grossi, Morris County Freeholder Hank Lyon, and Somerset County Freeholder Director Peter Palmer.
Chester man leads delegation to Tunisia, Morocco
Daily Record (8/15/16)
Alumnus Leads an ACYPL Delegation to Tunisia and Morocco
American.edu (7/14/16)
Chester man joins delegation to birthplace of 'Arab Spring'
Observer-Tribune (7/13/16)
Observer-Tribune (7/27/17)
Michael Inganamort of Chester Township coordinated a schedule of meetings for the group while they were in New Jersey, including meeting Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno, former Gov. Christine Todd Whitman, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, the office of U.S. Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., scientists from Bell Lab in New Providence, Morris County Sheriff James Gannon, Morris County Clerk Ann Grossi, Morris County Freeholder Hank Lyon, and Somerset County Freeholder Director Peter Palmer.
Chester man leads delegation to Tunisia, Morocco
Daily Record (8/15/16)
Alumnus Leads an ACYPL Delegation to Tunisia and Morocco
American.edu (7/14/16)
Chester man joins delegation to birthplace of 'Arab Spring'
Observer-Tribune (7/13/16)