2 file to run for Campbell mayor

CAMPBELL — William J. Vansuch, Campbell’s mayor since Jan. 5, 2011, is seeking re-election with a former city police officer challenging him.

Vansuch and Nick Phillips were the only candidates to file for Campbell mayor by Tuesday’s deadline.

Vansuch’s political career in the city goes back to 1974 when he started serving as 2nd Ward councilman. He spent 20 years as council president, and also was city administrator and litter-control coordinator.

“I do this because I love this city,” said Vansuch, 74. “I truly enjoy what I’m doing.”

Vansuch was council president when he replaced George Krinos, who resigned as mayor Jan. 4, 2011.

He defeated Lewis F. Jackson Jr., a former city administrator and 4th Ward councilman, in close elections in 2011 and 2013.

This is Phillips’ first time running for public office.

“I’m not a politician, but I love my city, and I don’t like the direction it’s been going for years,” he said.

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