With Nickels not running, Caldwell gets GOP nod in Hamilton Township
Posted by Jersey Shore Breaking News at Friday, April 04. 2008 and is filed under Current of Hamilton Township 
HAMILTON TOWNSHIP — Steve Caldwell of Mays Landing has announced that he will run for Hamilton Township Committee in the 2008 general election for the three-year seat currently held by Committeeman Joseph Nickels who is not seeking reelection.
Caldwell, a former candidate for Atlantic County Sheriff, received the Republican nomination following a meeting of the party’s nominating committee Thursday, April 3, according to a news release from the candidate.
“I’m running because I’m concerned about Hamilton Township,” Caldwell said. “I’ve raised my four children here and love this town. We’re going to be facing some tough issues in the coming years including reevaluation and I believe I can be part of the solution.
“I am excited about the campaign and the opportunity to serve the citizens of Hamilton Township.”
Mayor Charles Pritchard said he supports Caldwell’s run.
“Steve will be a formidable candidate,” Pritchard said. “He gained valuable experience and credibility when he ran for sheriff and I am excited to have someone of Steve’s caliber entering into the race for Township Committee.”
Caldwell is a lieutenant in the Atlantic County Sheriff’s Office where has worked for more than 20 years. He is also president of the Sheriff’s Office Superior Officers Association.
His experience includes helping to obtain highway safety grants for the Sheriff’s Office, benefiting child safety, vision and senior citizens.
His awards and commendations include the Combat Cross medal given for an individual act of heroism while in combat with an armed adversary, and the Wounded in Combat medal for injury received in the line of duty.
Caldwell is a former youth sports coach in the Hamilton Township Police Athletic League where he helped initiate a power lifting program.
He attended Blair Academy and Montclair State College. He was an All-American wrestler and a national champion in power lifter.
The 25-year township resident resides in Mays Landing with his wife Marla and their four children.
Look for more information on this story in the Thursday, April 10, 2008 print edition of The Current of Mays Landing, the Township of Hamilton and Egg Harbor City.
Caldwell, a former candidate for Atlantic County Sheriff, received the Republican nomination following a meeting of the party’s nominating committee Thursday, April 3, according to a news release from the candidate.
“I’m running because I’m concerned about Hamilton Township,” Caldwell said. “I’ve raised my four children here and love this town. We’re going to be facing some tough issues in the coming years including reevaluation and I believe I can be part of the solution.
“I am excited about the campaign and the opportunity to serve the citizens of Hamilton Township.”
Mayor Charles Pritchard said he supports Caldwell’s run.
“Steve will be a formidable candidate,” Pritchard said. “He gained valuable experience and credibility when he ran for sheriff and I am excited to have someone of Steve’s caliber entering into the race for Township Committee.”
Caldwell is a lieutenant in the Atlantic County Sheriff’s Office where has worked for more than 20 years. He is also president of the Sheriff’s Office Superior Officers Association.
His experience includes helping to obtain highway safety grants for the Sheriff’s Office, benefiting child safety, vision and senior citizens.
His awards and commendations include the Combat Cross medal given for an individual act of heroism while in combat with an armed adversary, and the Wounded in Combat medal for injury received in the line of duty.
Caldwell is a former youth sports coach in the Hamilton Township Police Athletic League where he helped initiate a power lifting program.
He attended Blair Academy and Montclair State College. He was an All-American wrestler and a national champion in power lifter.
The 25-year township resident resides in Mays Landing with his wife Marla and their four children.
Look for more information on this story in the Thursday, April 10, 2008 print edition of The Current of Mays Landing, the Township of Hamilton and Egg Harbor City.
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