Atlantic County Board of Chosen Freeholders
The Atlantic County Board of Chosen Freeholders is a body of nine people that govern Atlantic County, New Jersey alongside the county executive. The members of the board are referred to as freeholders.Background
The members of the board are elected in two different ways. Five of the members are elected from popular vote through districts. The last four are elected from an at-large popular vote. Atlantic County adopted the executive form of government. The freeholders create the laws of the county.Districts
1st District
Townships:
Atlantic City, Egg Harbor, Pleasantville.2nd District
Townships:
Atlantic City, Egg Harbor, Linwood, Long Port, Margate, Northfield, Somers Point, Ventnor.3rd District
Townships:
Egg Harbor, Hamilton Township.4th District
Townships:
Absecon, Brigantine, Galloway Township, Port Republic.5th District
Townships:
Buena Borough, Buena Township, COrbin City, Egg Harbor City, Estell Manor, Folsom Borough, Hamilton Township, Hammonton, Mullica Township, Weymouth.Party affiliation
Freeholders