Linda Murray

Linda Murray is an experienced administrator who believes we can do more with less - and that's why she's running for Council. Having spent 12 years working in Community Relations for the city of Indianapolis, Murray knows when government isn't serving the people. Since her return to her hometown of Willingboro, Linda has been giving back by serving on the Human Relations Commission and Zoning Board of Adjustment Commission.

Linda's work for the community doesn't end there, though.

Linda also plays a leadership role in the advancement and retention of membership for several organizations, including the Southern Burlington County Chapter of the NAACP, American Association of University Women, and the American Society for Public Administration, Rutgers University Alumni Association, and serves as a board member of the Genesis School of Business, Inc.

Linda currently teaches at the Mt. Laurel YMCA and Rutgers University-Camden. She is a graduate of John F. Kennedy High School and has earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Rutgers University. Upon moving back to New Jersey in 2007, Murray entered Rutgers University and obtained a Masters Degree in Public Administration. Linda's education and experience are the tools she's going to use to see to it that Willingboro's government lives within its means, does more with less, and serves and communicates with the 37,000 people who call Willingboro home.

Charles Smiley

Charles Smiley is passionate about community - and that's why he's running for Council.

From coaching soccer to singing in his church's choir, Smiley's range of interests and experiences are as diverse as the community he seeks to represent. For the past 17 years, he's worked as a Network Technician for Verizon, where he's a member of IBEW Local 827.

Coach Smiley - as he's referred by Willingboro's recreation community - believes that recreation programs are a critical component of our childre's development. It's that fundamental belief that motivates Coach Smiley to spend countless hours not just coaching Willingboro's youth - but also mentoring them. He believes we can do more as community to offer a broader range of recreation opportunities for Willingboro youth, increasing their self-confidence and likelihood that they'll go on to attend an institution of higher education. A father of two, Smiley has been married for over eight years to his wife, Glenda, a teacher in the Willingboro School District. He's an active member of Alpha Baptist Church.

Craig Steven Donechie

Having served as a member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America and Local 255 South Jersey Carpenters for over 35 years, Donechie has advanced various political campaigns including Congressman Adler's campaign.

Donechie is a graduate of Freehold Township schools including Bordentown Military Institute and Freehold Township High School. As a Third Degree Knight with Willingboro Chapter 5337 and a member of the Executive Board Political Action Committee, he works as a Member of Corpus Cristi Parish for as part of the community and member advancement team.