MOUNT OLIVE (11/03/06) – Former Mayor Jim Schiess today endorsed John Mania, the Democratic candidate for mayor. Schiess, an Independent, was mayor from 1992 to 2000.

In his endorsement of Mania, Schiess said, "I appointed John Mania to the Planning Board and worked with him through the years. He is the person to bring respectability back to Mount Olive government. He has demonstrated his commitment to the town through his active engagement in community activities for over 30 years. He has been an honest and diligent public servant for Mount Olive. His experience, leadership and integrity have made him a tireless advocate for the township.

I urge voters to support John for mayor because he believes in this community and he understands the needs of Mount Olive. He’s an old friend who will keep making a difference for all of us.