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Mayor Deborah Buzby-Cope

I was elected in 2000 to serve as a Commissioner in Bass River Township and Director of Public Affairs and Safety. In 2004 I was re-elected and sworn in as Deputy Mayor and Director of Public Works and Property. I also serve as a member of the Planning/Zoning Board.

My Government Studies & Education

I have taken several courses through the following agencies: Rutgers University, NJ State League of Municipalities, Federal Emergency Management Agency, NJ State Police, United Animal Nations, US Environmental Protection Agency, US Department of Justice and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources.

I graduated Bass River School in 1976 and Pinelands Regional high School in 1983. Attended Tusculum College in TN, Altantic Community College, Rowan University, and University of NY Regents College and earned a Bachelors of Science Degree. Attended Life University in Marietta, GA and earned a Doctor of Chiropractic in 1991. Became a Certified Veterinary Chiropractitioner in 2002. In 2004 was Board Certified by the American Veterinarian Chiropractic Association. Became a Veterinary Assistant through Thomas Direct in 2004.

Employment & Professional Affilations & Activies

Worked for Acme Markets in Tuckerton from 1980-1986. While in college I worked as a leasing agent, secretary, and photographer from 1986-1991. In 1991 I became a Chriopractor and worked in Georgia, Alabama, and Philadelphia, PA. On April 1, 1995 I opened up a practice in Tuckerton, NJ where I continue to practice. I presently hold licences in NJ,PA,MI,VA,GA, and AL as a Chriopractor. I also hold a license as a private investigator here in NJ.

Afflilations & Activities Include:
American Chriopractic Sports Council
International Chriopractic Association
Associate of New Jersey Chiropractors
Burlington County Republic Women
The Barnegat Bay Decoy & Baymen's Museum Inc.
Bass River Mounted Search 7 Rescue-Past President & Board of Directors
National Association of Search & Rescue
American Quarter Horse Association
Emergency Animal Rescue Service
Duck's Unlimited
National Rifle Association-Instructor
United States Equestrian Team
United States Olympic Committee

My Family

My husband Dave and I enjoy spending time with our pride and joy daughter-Nikita! We are a family that loves adventure and the outdoors. Some of our main hobbies are racing cars, martial arts, riding horses, quads, motorcycling, biking, hiking, shooting, golfing, being on the water, and taking many photo's of all our adventures. We believe in working hard and playing hard!