Is anyone really surprised with this selection? She was the WD republican party chairwoman without the proper certification, of course she is best candidate available. Cronyism at its finest.

So they hired someone who doesn't meet the qualifications for the job (no Finance Officer Certificate?) when there were two other applicants that had that certificate? Is that what I just read? Is she really a Republican Party officer? What is going on here?

The last person holding that position was a Democrat who didn't believe in maintaining a General Ledger..Cronyism doesn't come into play here. Doesn't it make sense to hire someone who you can trust for a change?

OK folks, just so you know I'm serious when I say it, I'll bring it up again. Keep the name-calling and personal attacks off the board, or you'll find your comments deleted.

Count this as a general warning, too: if I find repeat violators of this policy, you'll get your account suspended and potentially banned. I enjoy a robust conversation, but this is not an opportunity to be asinine.

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http://westdeptford.patch.com/terms

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Why don't you admit the patch is all for the democrats.ever since its inception.there is so much bashing and name calling on this site and the all comments that are directed to the republicans aren't deleted.WHAT HAPPENED TO FREEDOM OF SPEECH?ANOTHER STAR LEDGER. looks like ur gonna be another bryan little.

Actually, Patch is the place for you to find out what's happening in West Deptford and talk about it - not to trash your neighbors. If one subset of comments are being deleted, maybe those posters need to take a second look at how they're phrasing things and whether they're including any personal attacks, profanity or baseless allegations in their comment. The terms of use couldn't be clearer. Most commenters don't seem to have issue with this and those that do find their comments deleted. Simple as that.

And it's Littel.

Redneckwillie3 has a point... The Patch favors Democratic bloggers. The proof, when others defame the Republican Committee's any and all actions, and we Republican's come to their defense, you will see the words,idiots, cronies, etc. No action is taken against their blogs. However, when stated as fact that one of those bloggers owes West Deptford over $500 in overdue water/sewer bills, that is a fact and is posted on the Gloucester County website. but the post is deleted. We can hold our own against any blogger, no need to censor our posts when we are stating facts, not fiction. You know this to be true, No political action in town equals No Blogs.

What a surprise! She was already selected by Sam , ray & Sean! What a shock there!!

When you're posting info about a private citizen on a matter completely unrelated to his posts, yes I'll continue to delete those posts. What you're doing borders on harassment, and I've stated that clearly to you. Just like when people have posted fake accounts under your real name or comments about you that haven't been true, you've contacted me by email, Occupant, and they've been deleted.

The Patch is a good source of information for local news. The reader has to decide for himself/herself as to its journalistic integrity. Intelligent people can cut thru the chase and form their own opinion as to whether or not the Patch is biased when reporting or overseeing the comments posted. Congratulations are in order for Brenda Sprigman who, if given the proper support and cooperation, should prove to be a valuable asset to the township in getting our fiscal house in order.

Back on topic now, I heard that Brenda was NOT the most qualified. However I was not at the interviews so I don't know for sure. But how much will it cost the tax payers for her to get the municiple cert.? more or less than the short fall of the upcoming summer rec. program? Oh wait that's going to break even at least, so I guess this is in the multiple lawsuit expense colum.

Ken, good question buy they will not answer you because they know we will be paying for her classes! Yet, Sam wants to tell you all that we're in debt! Make sense?

Ken, were you not upset at the fact that year after year, the state sent down Corrective Action Reports with multiple infractions that were never corrected. And the main infraction, there was no ledger.The township was to put a general ledger in place since 2009, it never happened. WHY? Year after year it was in the Corrective Action Report, why wasn't anyone upset about this? Why wasn't Sweeney upset about this? I find this FACT very unsettling, why was there no ledger? Where has all of the taxpayer money gone? Why was our previous CFO allowed to continue in his job that he was clearly incompetent? As for the summer rec program, this is a luxury that is offered to the township residents, this is not essential. If our township had extra money to spend, I would have no problem funding a summer rec program. We don't have the money. Do you go out and purchase things that you know that you do not have the money to pay for? Is it easier to say do it because it's someone else's money? People in government go out for training all of the time on the taxpayer dime, do you have a problem with this? As for the multiple lawsuit expense, maybe you should be looking at Steve Sweeney, in my OPINION, he is behind those suits. GL

Yes I do have an issue with the way alot of things were handled in the last 20+ years. I hold myself partially responsible for not attending meetings or getting involved. This twp. has money problems I don't think anyone doubts that. And yes bad decisions were made in the past. I don't think anyone back then did any dilagence. I don't think that we should have the same cfo for more than a max of 4yrs. And if there are corrective action reports sent they should be briught up at meetings and a plan for correction should be put into place. I also think that we HIRE the most qualified applicant that has the credentials our add requested they have. If I would have thought they would pay me and pay for me to get all the cert.s that are REQUIRED maybe I would have applied. I think we should look at alot of twp. positions on at least a 4yr. basis if not semi annually. It makes me upset when the same road blocks are not placed infront of everybody, why do two members consistantly badger certain staff and two others badger others. Can't we hire the best people for the jobs based on qualification and let them work. then re-evaluate them annually. Just my thoughts don't feel much like debating tonight.

Wayne and his party all you are doing is crying,sobbing,weeping,bellyaching,moaning groaning and commenting on the very exact thing that the democratic party has done to this town the past 20+ years.
however the republicans had control now for more than a year and you're still living in the township so evidently you must be satisfied with the work they are doing.
LMFAO

For the people that comment on here and don't like whats going on I got two words for ya. MOVE OUT.

The facts are pretty clear that Sprigman was the least qualified applicant out of all three and got the job because of her role as the republican chairwoman. She has zero municipal experience or certifications and cleary should not have been hired. This is the party cronyism that Chintall & Cianfarini railed against for years. Now they have exposed exposed themselves once again as complete frauds. David Leh was clearly the most qualified applicant and wasnt hired. Disgraceful!

Well, the only thing I can say is, The Clowns Are Back on patch!!! Also, we, the taxpayers, will probably have to pay for her classes. More debt since these three have taken over, right occupant?

Black Sheep, You were not at the closed meeting when the township committee reviewed the applications.. How can you make that assertion that David Leh was the most qualified. Are you on the township committee? Do you only want a Democrat in that position? Been there, done that. Look what we got. Corruption.

Sam, aka Occupant, the person's party affiliation shouldn't matter. the best candidate for the job should be hired. And being that David Leh had years of experience for the burlington county bridge commission, republican controlled for years, I'm sure he would work out just fine and would save the taxpayers the added expense of an outside agency as well as continuing education. But you could care less about fixing the town, you're all about turning this town into a disaster.

Uncle matlosz, right on!!

Welcome to West Deptford Matt, so you know, whenever there's political news, please wear your rain gear.. the mud will start flying back and forth. I guess you already figured that out by now.