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|leader_name = Charles Daniel (term ends December 31, 2014)<ref>[http://www.nj.gov/dca/mayors/mayors2013.pdf 2013 New Jersey Mayors Directory], [[New Jersey Department of Community Affairs]]. Accessed May 12, 2013.</ref>
|leader_name = Charles Daniel (term ends December 31, 2018)<ref>[http://www.state.nj.us/dca/mayors/20141215mayors.pdf 2014 New Jersey Mayors Directory], [[New Jersey Department of Community Affairs]], as of December 15, 2014. Accessed January 14, 2015. As of date accessed, Daniel is listed as mayor with a term-end year of 2014.</ref>
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|leader_name1 = Laura Eidsvaag<ref>[http://www.califonborough-nj.org/staff.php Staff Directory], Borough of Califon. Accessed July 2, 2011.</ref>
|leader_name1 = Laura Eidsvaag<ref>[http://www.califonborough-nj.org/staff.php Staff Directory], Borough of Califon. Accessed July 2, 2011.</ref>
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| estref=<ref name=PopEst>[http://factfinder2.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/PEP/2013/PEPANNRES/0400000US34.06100 PEPANNRES - Annual Estimates of the Resident Population: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2013 - 2013 Population Estimates for New Jersey municipalities], [[United States Census Bureau]]. Accessed June 16, 2014.</ref>
| estref=<ref name=PopEst>[http://factfinder2.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/PEP/2013/PEPANNRES/0400000US34.06100 PEPANNRES - Annual Estimates of the Resident Population: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2013 - 2013 Population Estimates for New Jersey municipalities], [[United States Census Bureau]]. Accessed June 16, 2014.</ref><ref>[http://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2013/files/SUB-EST2013_34.csv Census Estimates for New Jersey April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2013], [[United States Census Bureau]]. Accessed September 23, 2014.</ref>
| footnote=Population sources:<small> 1920<ref>[http://dspace.njstatelib.org/xmlui/handle/10929/25218?show=full ''Compendium of censuses 1726-1905: together with the tabulated returns of 1905''], [[New Jersey Department of State]], 1906. Accessed September 8, 2013.</ref><br>1920-1930<ref>[http://books.google.com/books?id=kifRAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA716 ''Fifteenth Census of the United States : 1930 - Population Volume I''], [[United States Census Bureau]], p. 716. Accessed November 14, 2012.</ref> 1930-1990<ref>[http://lwd.dol.state.nj.us/labor/lpa/census/1990/poptrd6.htm New Jersey Resident Population by Municipality: 1930 - 1990], Workforce New Jersey Public Information Network. Accessed November 14, 2012.</ref><br>2000<ref name=Census2000/><ref name=Census2000SF1/> 2010<ref name=Census2010/><ref name=Districts2011/><ref name=LWD2010/></small>
| footnote=Population sources:<small> 1920<ref>[http://dspace.njstatelib.org/xmlui/handle/10929/25218?show=full ''Compendium of censuses 1726-1905: together with the tabulated returns of 1905''], [[New Jersey Department of State]], 1906. Accessed September 8, 2013.</ref><br>1920-1930<ref>[http://books.google.com/books?id=kifRAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA716 ''Fifteenth Census of the United States : 1930 - Population Volume I''], [[United States Census Bureau]], p. 716. Accessed November 14, 2012.</ref> 1930-1990<ref>[http://lwd.dol.state.nj.us/labor/lpa/census/1990/poptrd6.htm New Jersey Resident Population by Municipality: 1930 - 1990], Workforce New Jersey Public Information Network. Accessed November 14, 2012.</ref><br>2000<ref name=Census2000/><ref name=Census2000SF1/> 2010<ref name=Census2010/><ref name=Districts2011/><ref name=LWD2010/></small>
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Califon is governed under the [[Borough (New Jersey)|Borough]] form of New Jersey municipal government. The governing body consists of a Mayor and a Borough Council comprising six council members, with all positions elected [[at-large]] on a partisan basis as part of the November general election. A Mayor is elected directly by the voters to a four-year term of office. The Borough Council consists of six members elected to serve three-year terms on a staggered basis, with two seats coming up for election each year in a three-year cycle.<ref name=DataBook>''2012 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book'', [[Rutgers University]] [[Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy]], March 2013, p. 110.</ref> The Borough form of government used by Califon, the most common system used in the state, is a "[[weak mayor]] / strong council" government in which council members act as the legislative body with the mayor presiding at meetings and voting only in the event of a tie. The mayor can [[veto]] ordinances subject to an [[veto override|override]] by a two-thirds majority vote of the council. The mayor makes committee and liaison assignments for council members, and most appointments are made by the mayor with the advice and consent of the council.<ref>Cerra, Michael F. [http://www.njslom.org/magart0307_p14.html "Forms of Government: Everything You've Always Wanted to Know, But Were Afraid to Ask"], [[New Jersey State League of Municipalities]]. Accessed November 30, 2014.</ref><ref>[http://cgs.rutgers.edu/sites/ce-drupal02.rutgers.edu.cgs/files/documents/resource_center/rc_munichart_formsgovt_2011.pdf#page=6 "Forms of Municipal Government in New Jersey"], p. 6. [[Rutgers University]] Center for Government Studies. Accessed December 1, 2014.</ref>
Califon is governed under the [[Borough (New Jersey)|Borough]] form of New Jersey municipal government. The governing body consists of a Mayor and a Borough Council comprising six council members, with all positions elected [[at-large]] on a partisan basis as part of the November general election. A Mayor is elected directly by the voters to a four-year term of office. The Borough Council consists of six members elected to serve three-year terms on a staggered basis, with two seats coming up for election each year in a three-year cycle.<ref name=DataBook>''2012 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book'', [[Rutgers University]] [[Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy]], March 2013, p. 110.</ref> The Borough form of government used by Califon, the most common system used in the state, is a "[[weak mayor]] / strong council" government in which council members act as the legislative body with the mayor presiding at meetings and voting only in the event of a tie. The mayor can [[veto]] ordinances subject to an [[veto override|override]] by a two-thirds majority vote of the council. The mayor makes committee and liaison assignments for council members, and most appointments are made by the mayor with the advice and consent of the council.<ref>Cerra, Michael F. [http://www.njslom.org/magart0307_p14.html "Forms of Government: Everything You've Always Wanted to Know, But Were Afraid to Ask"], [[New Jersey State League of Municipalities]]. Accessed November 30, 2014.</ref><ref>[http://cgs.rutgers.edu/sites/ce-drupal02.rutgers.edu.cgs/files/documents/resource_center/rc_munichart_formsgovt_2011.pdf#page=6 "Forms of Municipal Government in New Jersey"], p. 6. [[Rutgers University]] Center for Government Studies. Accessed December 1, 2014.</ref>


{{As of|2013}}, the [[Mayor]] of Califon Borough is Charles Daniel, whose term of office ends December 31, 2014. Members of the Califon Borough Council are Council President Gill Smith, Kathleen Andersen, Jason Beard, Patrick Farmer, Tony Forrester and Michael Medea.<ref>[http://www.califonborough-nj.org/government.php Local Government], Borough of Califon. Accessed September 8, 2013.</ref><ref>[http://www.co.hunterdon.nj.us/mun/califon.htm The Borough of Califon], [[Hunterdon County, New Jersey]]. Accessed September 8, 2013.</ref>
{{As of|2015}}, the [[Mayor]] of Califon Borough is [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democrat]] Charles Daniel, whose term of office ends December 31, 2018. Members of the Califon Borough Council are Council President Gill Smith ([[Republican Party (United States)|R, 2017), Kathleen Andersen (2016), Jason Beard (2017), Patrick Farmer (2015), Tony Forrester (2016) and Michael Medea (2015).<ref>[http://www.califonborough-nj.org/government.php Local Government], Borough of Califon. Accessed January 14, 2015.</ref><ref>[http://www.califonborough-nj.org/PDF/budgets/2014_preliminary.pdf 2014 Municipal Data Sheet], Borough of Califon. Accessed January 14, 2015.</ref><ref>[http://www.co.hunterdon.nj.us/mun/califon.htm The Borough of Califon], [[Hunterdon County, New Jersey]]. Accessed September 8, 2013.</ref><ref>[Staff. [http://www.nj.com/hunterdon-county-democrat/index.ssf/2014/11/hunterdon_county_election_resu_1.html "Hunterdon County election results 2014"], ''[[Hunterdon County Democrat]]'', November 4, 2014. Accessed January 14, 2015.</ref>


===Federal, state and county representation===
===Federal, state and county representation===
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As of March 23, 2011, there were a total of 723 registered voters in Califon, of which 214 (29.6%) were registered as [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democrats]], 252 (34.9%) were registered as [[Republican Party (United States)|Republicans]] and 257 (35.5%) were registered as [[Unaffiliated (New Jersey)|Unaffiliated]]. There were no voters registered to other parties.<ref>[http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/election-results/2011-hunterdon-co-summary-report.pdf Voter Registration Summary - Hunterdon], [[New Jersey Department of State]] Division of Elections, March 23, 2011. Accessed November 14, 2012.</ref>
As of March 23, 2011, there were a total of 723 registered voters in Califon, of which 214 (29.6%) were registered as [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democrats]], 252 (34.9%) were registered as [[Republican Party (United States)|Republicans]] and 257 (35.5%) were registered as [[Unaffiliated (New Jersey)|Unaffiliated]]. There were no voters registered to other parties.<ref>[http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/election-results/2011-hunterdon-co-summary-report.pdf Voter Registration Summary - Hunterdon], [[New Jersey Department of State]] Division of Elections, March 23, 2011. Accessed November 14, 2012.</ref>


In the [[United States presidential election, 2008|2008 presidential election]], Democrat [[Barack Obama]] received 51.1% of the vote here (324 cast), ahead of Republican [[John McCain]] with 46.4% (294 votes) and other candidates with 1.7% (11 votes), among the 634 ballots cast by the borough's 792 registered voters, for a turnout of 80.1%.<ref>[http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/election-results/2008-gen-elect-presidential-results-hunterdon.pdf 2008 Presidential General Election Results: Hunterdon County], [[New Jersey Department of State]] Division of Elections, December 23, 2008. Accessed November 14, 2012.</ref> In the [[United States presidential election, 2004|2004 presidential election]], Republican [[George W. Bush]] received 51.2% of the vote here (330 ballots cast), outpolling Democrat [[John Kerry]] with 47.2% (304 votes) and other candidates with 1.3% (10 votes), among the 644 ballots cast by the borough's 796 registered voters, for a turnout percentage of 80.9.<ref>[http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/election-results/2004-presidential_hunterdon_co_2004.pdf 2004 Presidential Election: Hunterdon County], [[New Jersey Department of State]] Division of Elections, December 13, 2004. Accessed November 14, 2012.</ref>
In the [[United States presidential election in New Jersey, 2008|2008 presidential election]], Democrat [[Barack Obama]] received 51.1% of the vote (324 cast), ahead of Republican [[John McCain]] with 46.4% (294 votes) and other candidates with 1.7% (11 votes), among the 634 ballots cast by the borough's 792 registered voters, for a turnout of 80.1%.<ref>[http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/election-results/2008-gen-elect-presidential-results-hunterdon.pdf 2008 Presidential General Election Results: Hunterdon County], [[New Jersey Department of State]] Division of Elections, December 23, 2008. Accessed November 14, 2012.</ref> In the [[United States presidential election in New Jersey, 2004|2004 presidential election]], Republican [[George W. Bush]] received 51.2% of the vote (330 ballots cast), outpolling Democrat [[John Kerry]] with 47.2% (304 votes) and other candidates with 1.3% (10 votes), among the 644 ballots cast by the borough's 796 registered voters, for a turnout percentage of 80.9.<ref>[http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/election-results/2004-presidential_hunterdon_co_2004.pdf 2004 Presidential Election: Hunterdon County], [[New Jersey Department of State]] Division of Elections, December 13, 2004. Accessed November 14, 2012.</ref>


In the [[New Jersey gubernatorial election, 2009|2009 gubernatorial election]], Republican [[Chris Christie]] received 55.4% of the vote here (251 ballots cast), ahead of Democrat [[Jon Corzine]] with 30.5% (138 votes), Independent [[Chris Daggett]] with 12.1% (55 votes) and other candidates with 0.9% (4 votes), among the 453 ballots cast by the borough's 772 registered voters, yielding a 58.7% turnout.<ref>[http://www.njelections.org/election-results/2009-governor_results-hunterdon.pdf 2009 Governor: Hunterdon County], [[New Jersey Department of State]] Division of Elections, December 31, 2009. Accessed November 14, 2012.</ref>
In the [[New Jersey gubernatorial election, 2009|2009 gubernatorial election]], Republican [[Chris Christie]] received 55.4% of the vote (251 ballots cast), ahead of Democrat [[Jon Corzine]] with 30.5% (138 votes), Independent [[Chris Daggett]] with 12.1% (55 votes) and other candidates with 0.9% (4 votes), among the 453 ballots cast by the borough's 772 registered voters, yielding a 58.7% turnout.<ref>[http://www.njelections.org/election-results/2009-governor_results-hunterdon.pdf 2009 Governor: Hunterdon County], [[New Jersey Department of State]] Division of Elections, December 31, 2009. Accessed November 14, 2012.</ref>


==Education==
==Education==
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==Transportation==
==Transportation==
{{As of|2010}}, the borough had a total of {{convert|11.50|mi}} of roadways, of which {{convert|9.50|mi}} were maintained by the municipality and {{convert|2.00|mi}} by Hunterdon County.<ref>[http://www.state.nj.us/transportation/refdata/sldiag/mileage_Hunterdon.pdf Hunterdon County Mileage by Municipality and Jurisdiction], [[New Jersey Department of Transportation]], May 2010. Accessed July 18, 2014.</ref>
{{As of|2010|5}}, the borough had a total of {{convert|11.50|mi}} of roadways, of which {{convert|9.50|mi}} were maintained by the municipality and {{convert|2.00|mi}} by Hunterdon County.<ref>[http://www.state.nj.us/transportation/refdata/sldiag/mileage_Hunterdon.pdf Hunterdon County Mileage by Municipality and Jurisdiction], [[New Jersey Department of Transportation]], May 2010. Accessed July 18, 2014.</ref>


==Notable people==
==Notable people==

Revision as of 03:52, 15 January 2015

Califon, New Jersey
Borough
Borough of Califon
Califon Station, built in 1893 in downtown, as seen in April 2011.
Califon Station, built in 1893 in downtown, as seen in April 2011.
Map of Califon in Hunterdon County. Inset: Location of Hunterdon County highlighted in the State of New Jersey.
Map of Califon in Hunterdon County. Inset: Location of Hunterdon County highlighted in the State of New Jersey.
Census Bureau map of Califon, New Jersey
Census Bureau map of Califon, New Jersey
Country United States
State New Jersey
CountyHunterdon
IncorporatedApril 2, 1918
Government
[3]
 • TypeBorough
 • MayorCharles Daniel (term ends December 31, 2018)[1]
 • Administrator / ClerkLaura Eidsvaag[2]
Area
[4]
 • Total0.972 sq mi (2.518 km2)
 • Land0.949 sq mi (2.459 km2)
 • Water0.023 sq mi (0.059 km2)  2.36%
 • Rank502nd of 566 in state
23rd of 26 in county[4]
Elevation
[5]
479 ft (146 m)
Population
 (2010 Census)[6][7][8]
 • Total1,076
 • Estimate 
(2013)[9]
1,060
 • Rank531st of 566 in state
24th of 26 in county[10]
 • Density1,133.3/sq mi (437.6/km2)
  • Rank363rd of 566 in state
6th of 26 in county[10]
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (Eastern (EDT))
ZIP code
07830[11][12]
Area code908[13]
FIPS code3401909280[4][14][15]
GNIS feature ID0885176[4][16]
Websitewww.califonborough-nj.org

Califon is a borough in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population was 1,076,[6][7][8] reflecting an increase of 21 (+2.0%) from the 1,055 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn declined by 18 (-1.7%) from the 1,073 counted in the 1990 Census.[18]

The town was to originally have been called California, but the name was shortened to Califon in order to fit on the welcome sign. Alternatively, the name was related to a bright yellow cattle feed sold during the Gold Rush.[19]

History

Califon was a station on the High Bridge Branch of the Central Railroad of New Jersey. The rail line was abandoned in 1976 and now serves as a Hunterdon County-administered rail trail called Columbia Trail, which runs south to High Bridge and north to points in Morris County.

Though the mills were present in the area of Califon for some time prior to its incorporation as a town, it was quite a while before growth became evident in the mid-nineteenth century. It was first called California, from Jacob Neighbor's enthusiasm in the milling business about the time the California Gold Rush broke out. The Borough was incorporated by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature from portions of both Lebanon and Tewksbury Townships on April 2, 1918.[20]

Local legend has it that California became a regular stop for weekend excursion trains through the countryside. When riders bought their tickets they were issued a voucher good for an ice cream; the train would stop so tourists could wander around and cash in their ice cream coupons. Anxious to exploit this source of outside revenue, residents petitioned the railroad to let them build a real station, which they did as a community project. Citing the local account again, two sign painters who came to letter the sign rode the train from Dunellen, but the background paint wasn't dry when they arrived. They sat and drank at the hotel, which later burned down. By the time the sign was ready for their artistic touch, the local tale says, "Califon" was as close to California as the inebriated painters could manage.

Califon is situated just north of the Ken Lockwood Gorge on the South Branch of the Raritan River; this pristine stretch of clear water and forest is a well-known treasure for New Jersey trout fishermen.

The Califon Historical Society has registered 170 structures with the National Register of Historic Places. Califon is a Victorian-style enclave where the houses are marked with the names of the builders and their dates of establishment rather than with street numbers.

The center of Califon is the historic iron bridge spanning the South Branch of the Raritan River, which divides the borough.[21] Recently the State of New Jersey announced that the bridge would be replaced because a loaded school bus represented more weight than the aging bridge could safely carry. Incensed citizens objected, protective of the landmark, and found a colorful but simple solution; the school bus stops at one end of the bridge unloading the students, who then walk across to the other side. Then the empty bus, within imposed weight limits, drives across and the students get back on the bus to continue their ride. Thus the bridge was saved. (Account featured on Califon website).

Califon became a regional household name when frequently mentioned by Merv Griffin on his TV show during the 1970s. He and his wife Juliette owned a home in nearby Lebanon Township, which had a Califon mailing address, and, while they were married, they were often seen visiting the village in a fringed-top Bermuda-style resort cart. Califon Productions created all of his television ventures.

The Hoffmans were a family of German farmers who to this day are remembered by the bridge and section south of Califon known as Hoffman's Crossing. Thomas B. Hoffman farmed land that lies just south of Califon Bridge, along present day Route 513.

The bridge over the South Branch of the Raritan River in Califon.

Geography

Califon is located at 40°43′10″N 74°50′12″W / 40.719381°N 74.836793°W / 40.719381; -74.836793 (40.719381,-74.836793). According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough had a total area of 0.972 square miles (2.518 km2), of which, 0.949 square miles (2.459 km2) of it was land and 0.023 square miles (0.059 km2) of it (2.36%) was water.[4][17]

Califon borders Lebanon Township and Tewksbury Township.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1920513—
19305344.1%
19405727.1%
19506238.9%
196077724.7%
197097024.8%
19801,0235.5%
19901,0734.9%
20001,055−1.7%
20101,0762.0%
2013 (est.)1,060[9][22]−1.5%
Population sources: 1920[23]
1920-1930[24] 1930-1990[25]
2000[26][27] 2010[6][7][8]

Census 2010

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The Census Bureau's 2006-2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $108,375 (with a margin of error of +/- $9,026) and the median family income was $110,365 (+/- $5,782). Males had a median income of $95,536 (+/- $13,555) versus $73,958 (+/- $14,845) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $42,975 (+/- $5,250). About 1.7% of families and 2.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.8% of those under age 18 and 0.0% of those age 65 or over.[28]

Census 2000

As of the 2000 United States Census[14] there were 1,055 people, 401 households, and 301 families residing in the borough. The population density was 1,093.2 people per square mile (419.9/km2). There were 410 housing units at an average density of 424.9 per square mile (163.2/km2). The racial makeup of the borough was 98.67% White, 0.76% Asian, and 0.57% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.47% of the population.[26][27]

There were 401 households out of which 36.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.8% were married couples living together, 4.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.7% were non-families. 21.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.11.[26][27]

In the borough the population was spread out with 26.8% under the age of 18, 4.1% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 27.9% from 45 to 64, and 10.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 91.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.1 males.[26][27]

The median income for a household in the borough was $76,657, and the median income for a family was $85,963. Males had a median income of $59,167 versus $41,125 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $31,064. About 3.3% of families and 4.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.5% of those under age 18 and 14.8% of those age 65 or over.[26][27]

Government

Local government

Califon is governed under the Borough form of New Jersey municipal government. The governing body consists of a Mayor and a Borough Council comprising six council members, with all positions elected at-large on a partisan basis as part of the November general election. A Mayor is elected directly by the voters to a four-year term of office. The Borough Council consists of six members elected to serve three-year terms on a staggered basis, with two seats coming up for election each year in a three-year cycle.[3] The Borough form of government used by Califon, the most common system used in the state, is a "weak mayor / strong council" government in which council members act as the legislative body with the mayor presiding at meetings and voting only in the event of a tie. The mayor can veto ordinances subject to an override by a two-thirds majority vote of the council. The mayor makes committee and liaison assignments for council members, and most appointments are made by the mayor with the advice and consent of the council.[29][30]

As of 2015, the Mayor of Califon Borough is Democrat Charles Daniel, whose term of office ends December 31, 2018. Members of the Califon Borough Council are Council President Gill Smith ([[Republican Party (United States)|R, 2017), Kathleen Andersen (2016), Jason Beard (2017), Patrick Farmer (2015), Tony Forrester (2016) and Michael Medea (2015).[31][32][33][34]

Federal, state and county representation

Califon is located in the 7th Congressional District[35] and is part of New Jersey's 23rd state legislative district.[7][36][37] Prior to the 2011 reapportionment following the 2010 Census, Califon had been in the 24th state legislative district.[38]

For the 118th United States Congress, New Jersey's 7th congressional district is represented by Thomas Kean Jr. (R, Westfield).[39] New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Democrats Cory Booker (Newark, term ends 2027)[40] and George Helmy (Mountain Lakes, term ends 2024).[41][42]

For the 2024-2025 session, the 23rd legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Doug Steinhardt (R, Lopatcong Township) and in the General Assembly by John DiMaio (R, Hackettstown) and Erik Peterson (R, Franklin Township).[43] Template:NJ Governor

Hunterdon County is governed by a Board of Chosen Commissioners composed of five members who are elected at-large on a partisan basis to serve three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with either one or two seats up for election each year as part of the November general election. At an annual reorganization meeting held each January, the commissioners select one member to serve as the board's Director and another to serve as Deputy Director, each for a one-year term.[44][45] As of 2024, Hunterdon County's Commissioners are:

Zachary T. Rich (R; West Amwell Township, 2025),[46] Director Jeff Kuhl (R; Raritan Township, 2024)[47] John E. Lanza (R; Raritan Township, 2025),[48] Deputy Director Susan Soloway (R; Franklin Township, 2024)[49] and Shaun C. Van Doren (R; Tewksbury Township, 2026).[50][51]

Constitutional officers elected on a countywide basis are: Clerk Mary H. Melfi (R; Flemington, 2026),[52][53] Sheriff Fredrick W. Brown (R; Alexandria Township, 2025)[54][55] and Surrogate Heidi Rohrbach (R; Lebanon Township, 2028).[56][57]

Politics

As of March 23, 2011, there were a total of 723 registered voters in Califon, of which 214 (29.6%) were registered as Democrats, 252 (34.9%) were registered as Republicans and 257 (35.5%) were registered as Unaffiliated. There were no voters registered to other parties.[58]

In the 2008 presidential election, Democrat Barack Obama received 51.1% of the vote (324 cast), ahead of Republican John McCain with 46.4% (294 votes) and other candidates with 1.7% (11 votes), among the 634 ballots cast by the borough's 792 registered voters, for a turnout of 80.1%.[59] In the 2004 presidential election, Republican George W. Bush received 51.2% of the vote (330 ballots cast), outpolling Democrat John Kerry with 47.2% (304 votes) and other candidates with 1.3% (10 votes), among the 644 ballots cast by the borough's 796 registered voters, for a turnout percentage of 80.9.[60]

In the 2009 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 55.4% of the vote (251 ballots cast), ahead of Democrat Jon Corzine with 30.5% (138 votes), Independent Chris Daggett with 12.1% (55 votes) and other candidates with 0.9% (4 votes), among the 453 ballots cast by the borough's 772 registered voters, yielding a 58.7% turnout.[61]

Education

The Califon School District serves students in public school for pre-Kindergarten through eighth at Califon Public School. As of the 2011-12 school year, the district's one school had an enrollment of 139 students and 15.9 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 8.74:1.[62]

Public school students in ninth through twelfth grades are served by the North Hunterdon-Voorhees Regional High School District. Voorhees High School serves students from Califon, along with those from Glen Gardner Borough, Hampton Borough, High Bridge Borough, Lebanon Township and Tewksbury Township.[63]

Transportation

As of May 2010, the borough had a total of 11.50 miles (18.51 km) of roadways, of which 9.50 miles (15.29 km) were maintained by the municipality and 2.00 miles (3.22 km) by Hunterdon County.[64]

Notable people

See also: Category:People from Califon, New Jersey

People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Califon include:

References

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