Pemberton Township mayor resigns amid harassment allegations
Pemberton residents call for the mayor to resign
Pemberton residents are calling for their mayor to resign following cancellation of the annual Water Festival and other allegations.
PEMBERTON TOWNSHIP, N.J. - Pemberton Township Mayor Jack Tompkins is stepping down from his position effective Wednesday.
FOX 29 obtained the following copy of Tompkins' letter of resignation:
FOX 29 obtained this copy of Tompkins' letter of resignation.
Community calls for resignation
Tompkins' resignation follows community pressure due to accusations of sexual harassment and creating a toxic work environment.
Additionally, he faced criticism for canceling a highly anticipated summer festival.
Pemberton residents call for Mayor Tompkins to resign during misconduct meeting
Pemberton residents are calling for their mayor to resign following cancellation of the annual Water Festival and other allegations.
Tompkins has been at the helm of Pemberton Township for three years, during which time he has faced increasing scrutiny from the community.
What we don't know:
It is unclear who will take over as mayor following Tompkins' resignation or how the township plans to address the accusations against him.