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Warren Vizzard

Mike Vizzard is a long-serving member of the Commercial Township Committee, now in his ninth year and currently Deputy Mayor. A lifelong local and small business owner, Vizzard brings a practical, boots-on-the-ground approach to local governance. He's overseen major improvements like Veterans Park, millions in road upgrades, and expanded services for residents, including food programs and infrastructure maintenance. He recently switched from Democrat to Republican — a move worth noting, though he presents himself more as a results-first pragmatist than a partisan voice. While he’s dependable and community-focused, his transparency and accessibility are decent but not standout — he’s not on social media and isn’t the easiest to reach online, though he tends to answer when asked directly.

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Warren Vizzard

Mike Vizzard consistently demonstrates a strong connection to the community through direct service, long-term presence, and a genuine willingness to explain complex township challenges. His transparency comes through in the candid interview with Jim Quinn on QBC, where he discusses budgeting, infrastructure funding, grant processes, and legislative hurdles without ducking difficult topics. He admits where he's still learning, which adds to the authenticity.

However, his accessibility is somewhat limited by modern standards: he is not active on social media, does not have a campaign website, and much of his visibility relies on in-person connections or traditional media. While he responds when asked and is clearly respected by those who know him, information isn’t easily accessible for residents who don’t already attend meetings or watch local shows like Inside Track.

Bottom line: If you ask Mike a question, he’ll likely give you a thorough and honest answer. But if you're waiting for a website update or social media post to learn about his positions, you’ll be left hanging. His transparency is high when prompted, but his accessibility to the general public could benefit from modern outreach tools.

For these reasons, Warren M. Vizzard currently receives a below average to average rating for transparency and accessibility.

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Warren M. Vizzard

Running for:
Commercial Township Committee
Incumbent
Challenger

Websites

This election is on June 10th, 2025

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Transparency/Accessibility Rating: Average



Recent QBC Interview With Vizzard


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Interview Summary – Warren Vizzard (Inside Track with Jim Quinn)

This table highlights the key topics covered in the interview, summarizing major takeaways per section.

Timestamp Topic Key Takeaways
2:18–4:00 Intro and NJ Motorsports Park Discussion of NJ Motorsports Park ratables; long-term success after abatements. Mention of tax benefits and business development.
5:54–6:32 Veterans Memorial Park Highlighted as one of Vizzard's proudest achievements; built with community volunteer support.
7:10–7:22 Walking Path Expansion Wants to extend walking paths to Lake Audrey. Awaiting state approval.
14:50–16:00 Mauricetown Park Restoration Bulkhead damage causing park to sink; seeking $800K–$1M in funding, but grants have been hard to secure.
17:00–17:36 Bulk Waste Pickup Monthly landfill access continues. Exploring additional drop-off points but wary of illegal dumping.
26:00–29:10 Forest Lakes Family Success Center Inspira-funded resource hub in Laurel Lake offering food, GED support, and addiction help.
33:00–38:30 Road Repairs and Freight Grants Since 2019, $9.7M in roadwork completed. Township only paid $160K. State freight grants played a major role.
38:30–40:52 Tier A Storm Drain Mandates New state requirements for drainage upkeep raise township costs significantly.
53:30–55:30 BRIC Program Cancellation FEMA pulled flood infrastructure funding. Township lost major opportunity to reduce floodplain and bring in more development.
58:00–59:00 Blighted Properties Clean-Up Vizzard wants to clean up run-down properties, especially in Port Norris and Laurel Lake.
59:45–1:02:00 Reflections on Service Entered politics to improve community and replace questionable leadership. Emphasizes learning curve of public service.


Events
  • Cumberland County Regular Republican Organization Breakfast
  • Listen to party messaging and potentially meet Republican candidates Party Site
  • 04/26/25 - 8:30am
  • Mauricetown Fire Company, 9544 Noble St. Mauricetown, NJ 08349
  • RSVP: dgeno2383@gmail.com on or before that week's Tuesday
  • Cumberland County Regular Republican Organization Breakfast
  • Listen to party messaging and potentially meet Republican candidates Party Site
  • 05/10/25 - 8:30am
  • Eastlyn Golf Course, 4049 Italia Ave, Vineland, NJ, 08361
  • RSVP: dgeno2383@gmail.com on or before that week's Tuesday
  • Cumberland County Regular Republican Organization Breakfast
  • Listen to party messaging and potentially meet Republican candidates Party Site
  • 05/24/25 - 8:30am
  • Mauricetown Fire Company, 9544 Noble St. Mauricetown, NJ 08349
  • RSVP: dgeno2383@gmail.com on or before that week's Tuesday

*Potential* Agenda Gleaned From QBC Interview

  • Marshtown Park Restoration: Seeking $800k–$1M to repair erosion and restore public access.

  • Blighted Properties: Wants to use legal pathways to clean up abandoned and unsafe properties, especially in Port Norris and Laurel Lake.

  • Cost-Saving Services: Plans to acquire equipment to handle brush and leaf pickup in-house, saving on rising outsourcing costs.

  • Flood Mitigation: Disappointed by cancellation of FEMA’s BRIC program. Had worked on plans to protect riverfront areas and reduce the floodplain footprint to allow more building opportunities.

  • Expanded Trash/Bulk Pickup: Considering more bulk trash events with local drop-off dumpsters to serve residents more conveniently.

*Potential* Stances on Known Issues, Gleaned From QBC Interview

  • Roadwork & Drainage: Overseen nearly $10 million in road improvements since 2019 with only $160k in township costs. Advocated for freight impact grants due to truck damage from local industry. Adjusting to costly new Tier A stormwater regulations.

  • Community Resources: Helped develop Veterans Memorial Park and a new walking path near the ballfields. Supports food pantries and the Forest Lakes Family Success Center which provides services like GED programs, parenting help, and addiction support.

  • Fiscal Transparency: Open about challenges related to municipal bonding, unfunded mandates, and balancing services without raising taxes.

  • Public Safety: Helped facilitate the construction of a new state police barracks in the township while maintaining township rental revenue.

  • Social Media Criticism: Stays off Facebook but acknowledges that online negativity can be misleading or uninformed. Values face-to-face understanding and constructive input.

Background and Experience

  • Current Role: Deputy Mayor of Commercial Township, serving on the Township Committee for 9 years.

  • Professional Background: Owner of GM White Electrical Contracting since 2001. Started in the electrical trade as a teenager with Snell Electric in Vineland.

  • Local Ties: Lifelong resident with deep roots in the area. Attended Haleyville and Port Norris schools, and is closely connected to Laurel Lake, Port Norris, and other communities within the township.

  • Motivation for Office: Became involved after attending meetings and seeing what he believed was self-serving behavior. Ran for office to represent the people and improve the township.