During the fight to save our sewer system, not one person asked about my party affiliation while I spent countless hours informing the residents what selling our sewer actually meant. We were united for a cause—keeping union jobs and public control of our sewer utility. That victory, driven by residents setting aside party lines, inspired me to run for mayor to fix what many call broken in Gloucester Township. Yet now, I hear constant talk of “party” from some voices, pulling us back to divisive politics. I’m running to solve local issues, not advance a party’s agenda. I will be focusing on talking about the issues, not on parties or National politics.
Gloucester Township deserves a mayor who prioritizes residents over party labels. Recently, I’ve seen online accusations claiming I’m a Republican, with screenshots misquoted to suggest individuals called me the “Republican candidate” for voters finding no names in their column. In context, by not running a slate of candidates, they were effectively supporting my campaign as an alternative to the Democratic machine. Let me be clear: I’m running as an independent, driven by our community’s needs, free from party ties.
I was registered Republican before—a fact I’ve never hidden. But my deep involvement in Gloucester Township showed that rigid party loyalty fuels division and stalls progress, from bloated budgets to insider deals. Party politics often silences voices—Republicans frustrated by national or local leadership gaps, Democrats sidelined by the local machine or party shifts. The sewer referendum taught me that progress comes when we unite, not divide. I chose to be an independent, guided by what’s best for our township, not party pressures.
My goals—fiscal responsibility and transparency—are what residents want, not what career politicians or parties push. These changes challenge the status quo, and I’m here to serve the public, not a party or party leaders. There is no dirty trick here running Independent. I am Independent and work with people registered Democrats as much -if not more so as many are more active- as I do with people registered Republican. I never ask their affiliation because we have common goals. When Gloucester Township Republicans asked me to run as their candidate, I respectfully declined, choosing to stick to my independence and represent everyone. I never worked with the GT Republicans when I ran for School Board, I did that all on my own, with everyday parents and residents. Nor did I work with them in the fight to save the Sewer Utility. I am however grateful they opted not to field a Republican slate of candidates this cycle, giving me space to challenge the political machine. Their support, alongside residents from all walks, made this campaign possible.
My campaign is rooted in integrity and transparency. I’ve criticized the current administration’s reliance on pay-to-play vendor and PAC donations, and I hold myself to a higher standard. This campaign is funded by my own resources, hard work, and individual donations—no political organizations, no strings. Please consider donating at gibbonsformayor.com/donation/ to fuel our grassroots effort.
I speak only for myself. I won’t be drawn into online fights over national politics—whether MAGA debates or partisan jabs. National issues don’t fix our roads, support our employees, or keep our families safe. My focus is Gloucester Township, and I ask others to stop misrepresenting my campaign.
To Democrats: voting independent means choosing a township-first leader over machine politics, not abandoning your values. To Republicans: I’m honored by your support and committed to earning your trust with inclusive solutions. To all: let’s build a Gloucester Township where every voice counts. Follow our Facebook page for events like “Coffee with Keith.” Join me for a better township on November 4, 2025.
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