Warehouse Overdevelopment
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Rozzi & Ferdetta for Burlington County Democratic Committee
Thank you, Florence
You wrote us in. We won our seats.
With your write-in votes, Gavin Rozzi and Britney Ferdetta won both Ward 3, District 2 seats on the Burlington County Democratic Committee. After years sitting empty, our neighborhood finally has a voice inside the party. Now the real work begins — and it starts with hearing from you.
51%
Renters
of households
57%
Rent Burdened
pay 30%+ on housing
New here? What comes next.
Your Ward 3, District 2 Neighbors
Florence Township homeowners · Union members · Advocates for transparency
A Seat at the Table for Ward 3, District 2
U.S. Census data tells the story we ran on: 57% of renters in Ward 3, District 2 are cost-burdened, paying more than 30% of their income just to keep a roof over their heads. Nearly 1 in 3 families pays halftheir income on rent. That's the math of impossible choices: rent or groceries, rent or healthcare, rent or everything else.
For years, the Burlington County Democratic Committee seats for our district sat vacant. Election after election, nobody filed to run, so our neighborhood had no local voice inside the party while we dealt with warehouse overdevelopment, rising costs, and federal budget cuts threatening healthcare and food assistance.
That changed on June 2. Thanks to your write-in votes, those chairs are no longer empty. We now sit on the committee that helps decide who the party backs, where resources go, and which issues get attention — and we're bringing our neighbors' priorities into that room.
The best thing you can do right now is tell us what matters most to you. Take the two-minute local issues survey, and we'll carry your priorities to the table.
Are You in Our District?
We represent Ward 3, District 2 in Florence Township. Check if you're one of our constituents.
Ward 3, District 2 covers Florence's historic riverfront neighborhood:
- East: Broad Street
- South: West 5th Street
- West: Foundry & Bodine
- North: Delaware River
If you live on Front, Spring, Summer, Foundry, Bodine, or West 2nd–5th Street, you're likely in our district.
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Our District by the Numbers
Ward 3, District 2 is a renter-majority community being squeezed by housing costs
51%
Renter Households
303 of 593 occupied units
1,742
Neighbors
Population in our district
The Housing Squeeze
57%
Cost-Burdened
Pay 30%+ on housing
49%
Extremely Burdened
Pay 40%+ on housing
32%
Severely Burdened
Pay 50%+ on housing
$1,295
Median Rent
Monthly gross rent
$75,881
Median Income
Household income per year
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates
We Want to Hear From You
What issues matter most to you and your family? Take our quick community survey and help shape priorities for Ward 3, District 2.
Only takes 2-3 minutes. For Ward 3, District 2 residents only.
What Is County Committee and Why Does It Matter?
County committee members are the grassroots foundation of the Democratic Party. Each voting district elects two representatives (one male, one female) who collectively make up the Burlington County Democratic Committee. They don't make headlines, but they make the decisions that shape who runs, who wins, and what the party fights for.
In 2022, Zero Votes Were Cast for These Seats
No one filed a petition to run. No write-in votes were recorded. Not a single ballot was cast for Ward 3, District 2's County Committee seat, male or female. Our neighborhood had no voice when the party made decisions about endorsements, resources, and priorities.
Who Gets Endorsed
Committee members vote on which candidates receive party support in primaries and general elections.
Who Gets Resources
Campaign support, volunteer networks, and party infrastructure flow through the county committee.
What Issues Matter
Committee members shape the party's priorities and influence which issues get attention.
For years, Ward 3, District 2 had empty seats, which meant our neighborhood had no voice in these decisions. Someone else decided what mattered for us. That is why filling these seats matters — and why your write-in votes on June 2 changed things.
Now Our Neighborhood Has a Voice
When the party debates endorsements, someone from our district will be in the room. When housing affordability comes up, the 57% of cost-burdened renters in Ward 3, District 2 will have an advocate. When warehouse development affects our roads, our neighborhood will have a seat at the table. Every one of those conversations is now a chance to speak up for you.
Your Votes Made the Difference
In a race where zero voteswere cast last time, your write-in votes had real power. This isn't a presidential race where your vote is one of millions. This is your neighborhood — and you just proved every vote counts.
The Next Generation of Democratic Leadership Starts Local
If you are a young professional wondering how to make a difference in politics, county committee is where it starts. This is how you shape the party from the ground up, build relationships, and ensure the issues that matter to the next generation get heard.
Help us make the most of our seat at the table.
Your Neighbors on the Committee
Gavin Rozzi
County Committee (Male)
Florence Township homeowner
IBEW Local 30 union member
Built OPRAmachine: 11,000+ users, 86,000+ public records requests
NJ Foundation for Open Government board member
Data science + political science background
Britney Ferdetta
County Committee (Female)
Lifelong Florence Township resident
CWA Local 1036 union member
Public servant with environmental science background
Biology research: UV damage repair & cancer prevention
Florence Township homeowner
What we share: Both Florence Township homeowners. Both union members. Both committed to giving back to the community that shaped us.
When no one else stepped up for these seats, we did — and now we're here to work.
Your Neighbors. Your Voice.
What We're Working On
See drone footage →Open Space & Trails
See before & after →The 5th Street Rail Trail transformed an abandoned rail corridor into a walkable amenity for Florence families. When we push back on development, we can win investments in our community.
Property Taxes and Costs
New Jersey has the highest property taxes in the nation. Florence Township passed Resolution 2025-110 demanding Trenton restore diverted energy tax revenue that belongs to us.
Protecting What We Earned
Federal budget cuts threaten $3.6 billion annually from New Jersey's Medicaid and food assistance for 800,000 families. Hands off Medicare, Social Security, and Medicaid.
Housing Affordability
57% of renters in our district are cost-burdened. 1 in 3 families pays half their income just to stay housed. The Census data tells the story.
Our Industrial Legacy
Florence absorbed a century of foundry pollution. Now state law gives us leverage to ensure development benefits our community, not just the companies building here.
Updates Are Coming
We'll be posting regular updates for our constituents on what we're working on for the neighborhood — committee meetings, local wins, and the issues you flag in the survey. Want them in your inbox?
Stay Connected
These seats sat empty for years. Now that they're filled, the best way to keep our neighborhood's voice strong is to stay in touch.
Whether you're a senior on a fixed income, a young family stretching every dollar, a union member, or a renter wondering if your voice matters: it does. Tell us how you'd like to stay involved.
Thank You for Writing Us In
You gave Ward 3, District 2 a seat at the table. Help us make the most of it — tell us what matters most to you and your family.