What's next?

Quite a bit has transpired in Monmouth County politics since the Freeholders last met on March 22.

Both parties chose their county and legislative candidates and petitions have been filed. Freeholder Anna Little bowed out of this year's race, saying, "During the last year as Freeholder I have focused on doing the work of the people: voting against Malcolm Carton, calling for reduced spending and working toward a flat budget, promoting transparency and ethical reforms, and proposing an economic development plan for the county. I will continue to do this work with the same intensity for the remainder of my term."

In preparation for tonight's Freeholder meeting, the Asbury Park Press brings the Hall of Records project and Director Bill Barham's relationship with the contractor performing the project back to front and center of the public's attention. There is another change order to the tune of $76,000 on the agenda for approval. Also on the agenda for approval is a $32,600 expenditure for a audio visual system for the Freeholder's meeting room.

And let's not forget the petulant pettifogger, Malcolm Carton. Will the Freeholders take any action against the sassy solicitor for his defiance of Freeholder Little and his unwillingness to be held accountable for his department's spending? There is nothing on the agenda to indicate that any action is planned.