Your Guide to the 2013 Borough Commissioners Election

It's election season again in Collingswood.

Although the borough just chose its new Board of Education members at the normal polls in November 2012, the four-year terms on borough commissioners expire this spring.

With that in mind, here's your fast, fun primer on the upcoming referendum.

System of Government

Collingswood is one of those New Jersey communities in which municipal government is organized into a non-partisan, three-member commission under the Walsh Act.

Each of the commissioners has specific responsibilities that are determined after the election at an internal re-organization meeting. They are:

• Commissioner of Public Affairs and Public Safety
• Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Public Property
• Commissioner of Revenue and Finance

Election Day

The vote will take place Tuesday, May 14. Election hours are 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. at your normal borough polling place.

Polling places

• Collingswood Community Center
• Collingswood Public Library
• Transfiguration Church
• Zane-North Elementary School
• Scottish Rite Ballroom

Not sure where to vote? Click here to find your polling place.

Voter Registration Deadline

Want to make your voice heard? You must be registered by April 23, 2012 to participate in the elections. New to town? Newly 18? This applies to you.

Voter registration forms and a vote-by-mail ballot are attached to this story. You can also download them from the borough by clicking here and here. 

Meet the Candidates

Collingswood voters will choose from among six options for borough commissioners. Click a candidate's name to read a brief profile.

• Mike Hall
• Joan Leonard
• James Maley
• Hugh McGuire
• Ian Wachstein
• James Woods

A 10 a.m. drawing Thursday, March 27, will determine their ballot position.

Voting Issues

If you have a problem voting on Election Day, first, talk to a poll worker. If it’s not resolved or your problem is with the poll worker, call the Camden County Board of Elections at 856-401-8683.

Do not leave a polling location before your issue is resolved. For more information, see the state-published frequently asked questions for New Jersey voters.