1TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Toms River Councilman David Ciccozzi is fighting to defund Mayor Dan Rodrick’s lawsuit against a high-density ten-story apartment twin tower developer who is suing the town to push the unpopular project through approval through the courts.

Ciccozzi has voted several times to defund the lawsuit by trying to block the township from paying the lawfirm who is fighting the battle to keep former Mayor Mo Hill’s downtown city project where it currently is, in the trash.

Voters in Toms River rejected Hill’s plan 70% to 30% in numerous online polls and in the election booth.

The political and development battle over reshaping downtown Toms River is intensifying as two key figures tied to former Mayor Mo Hill’s controversial 10-story twin tower project now seeks re-electi

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