Brick, NJ – Mayor Stephen C. Acropolis honored Township resident Mark Ellsworth for his work as the Chairman of the Mayor’s Transition Team.  Mayor Acropolis presented Mr. Ellsworth with a Key to the City and proclaimed June 6, 2008 as Mark Ellsworth Day in Brick Township.

“Leading the Transition Team was no small task, and Mark did a tremendous job,” said Mayor Acropolis.  “It was essentially the first transition effort in almost fifteen years and our government had grown a lot.  The Team looked at every aspect of the government to find ways to make it more taxpayer friendly and Mark directed all of those efforts.”

The Mayor’s Transition Team was formed after the November election and consisted of over thirty members.  Each member was assigned to review the operations of specific areas of the municipal government and identify areas where savings could be realized and services to residents could be improved.  A specific focus was placed on improving customer service.  As Chairman, Mark Ellsworth was responsible for coordinating the Transition Team’s efforts including assigning members to departments, arranging meetings with employees and department heads and presenting the Team’s findings and suggestions to Mayor Acropolis.

“Mark and I have had a great relationship for many years.  I wanted the leader of the Transition Team to be someone who I had confidence in and someone that I knew shared my philosophies about the role of government,” said Mayor Acropolis.  “Mark was that person.”

Mr. Ellsworth has long been active in the community.  He is a leader of the Federation of Beach Associations and is a vocal advocate for many issues affecting the Jersey Shore. 

“It was a privilege to be able to direct the Transition Team and help Mayor Acropolis look for ways to make Brick Township a better, more affordable community,” said Mr. Ellsworth.  “I thank Mayor Acropolis for that and for the honors he gave me today.”

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