Mayor Jack Tompkins has been accused by three dozen employees of various serious accusations, including sexual harassment, retaliatory behavior, and flirting with minors. The Pemberton Township Council passed a resolution urging him to resign after a report found he violated their anti-discrimination, anti-harassment, and anti-retaliation policies.

“I read the report of Mayor Tompkins’ extensive abuses and I’m absolutely horrified,” said Assemblywoman Andrea Katz (D-Chesterfield). “We should be holding elected officials to a higher standard and these reported violations are far beyond the pale – no matter the measure. Pemberton deserves better and it is time for the Mayor to step aside immediately. Every day that Mayor Tompkins remains in office is another day that undermines local government for the residents of Pemberton.”

“I’m proud to lend my voice to the bipartisan Pemberton Council that formally asked for Mayor Tompkins’ resignation after the report of his abuses was issued.”