Former Galloway, NJ Mayor Will Resign From Town Council Position

We have learned and confirmed that a longtime Galloway Township, New Jersey Councilman will announce his resignation from the township council tonight, Tuesday, July 8, 2025.

15 1/2 Years On Township Council & Mayor

Tom Bassford will announce his resignation at tonight’s Galloway Township Council meeting., which begins at 6:30 p.m.

Bassford served as Mayor of Galloway Township for 2 years (2009 & 2010).

Bassford served on the Galloway Township Council for 13 1/2 years, from 2001-2012 and he served a second stint from 2022 to 2025)

Bassford’s resignation will be effective on July 15, 2025.

Tonight will be Bassford’s last meeting on the Galloway Township Council.

Why Is Bassford Leaving Township Council?

Bassford is leaving the area and moving to South Carolina. Bassford told us that he will miss living in Atlantic County and Galloway Township.

However, Bassford shared that he will not miss the state of New Jersey politics.

Bassford Is Moving To The Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Area

Bassford will live one town away from the border of North Carolina.

South Carolina has become a favorite state for New Jersey residents to relocate to.

Bassford Intends to Visit The Atlantic County Area Often

Bassford also intends to continue to participate on the ”Hurley in the Morning” radio program as a caller to talk about politics, the region and his soon-to-be former hometown.

Bassford To Wed In Late 2025

Bassford will return home to get married. The wedding is scheduled to take place at the Historic Smithville Inn on December 6, 2015.

Bassford Will Be Missed

Bassford was never afraid to say what needed to be said … when it needed to be said. His presence was always felt on the governing body and he will be very difficult to replace.

Current Mayor Tony Coppola, Jr. On Tom Bassford

We caught up with Mayor Coppola, who said:

He is going to be truly missed. We worked closely together and I consider him a friend. There was no better wingman one could have than Tom Bassford. He was a staunch Conservative that readily would debate the merits of his ideology with anyone that would challenge them.....or challenge anyone that Tom considered a friend.

Funny story:

Tom was happily retired from politics after serving on council and as mayor of Galloway. It was not until Jan of 2020 when a Republican member of Council flipped and unseated me as mayor that Tom Bassford became reenergized. He showed up to every meeting and sat in the front row, outraged, like much of the community. He returned to our republican club meetings and was put on the ballot the following election. He remained involved and loyal until he announced he will be moving, said Mayor Coppola.

Look at Mayor Bassford (arms folded) in the front row of the photo below. These were difficult times in Galloway Township back in January, 2020. The photo below shows Bassford staring intensely from the front row of the crowd at a tense council meeting. Bassford is fearless.

SOURCE: Tom Bassford interview & Galloway Township Mayor Tony Coppola.