Nick Bonniville, 47, has announced his candidacy for the open at-large seat on the Gloucester County Board of Supervisors in the upcoming November election. He is running as a Republican.
The seat is currently held by Kevin Smith, an independent, who is seeking reelection.
Bonniville replaced Brian Bayford, who was the Republican candidate for the seat before passing away on July 22. Following Bayford’s death, the Gloucester County Republican Committee entered into the process to select a new person to serve as nominee, according to state code, according to Gloucester County Registrar Bobbi Morgan.
Born and raised in Gloucester, Bonniville has deep roots in the community. Together with his wife, Fran, and their two sons, Colton and Chase, Bonniville said he is committed to preserving Gloucester’s values while building a strong future for its citizens.
He said that he believes public service is about action, accountability and transparency and did not make the decision to run lightly. H...