BRIGANTINE, NEW JERSEY

'Brigantine' is a city in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the city population was 12,594.
What is now the City of Brigantine has passed through a series of names and incorporations since it was first created. The area was originally incorporated as 'Brigantine Beach Borough' by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on June 14, 1890 from portions of Galloway Township, based on the results of a referendum held on June 3, 1890. On April 23, 1897, the area was reincorporated as the 'City of Brigantine City'. This name lasted until April 9, 1914, when it was renamed the 'City of East Atlantic City'. On March 16, 1924, Brigantine was incorporated as a city, replacing East Atlantic City and incorporating further portions of Galloway Township."The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968", John P. Snyder, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 67.

Contents

Geography

Demographics

Government

Local government

Federal, state and county representation

Education

Points of interest

References

External links

Geography

Brigantine is located at (39.402150, -74.379074).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 25.4 km² (9.8 mi²). 16.7 km² (6.4 mi²) of it is land and 8.7 km² (3.4 mi²) of it (34.32%) is water. Brigantine is located on Brigantine Beach Island. The only road to and from Brigantine in New Jersey Route 87, locally known as Brigantine Boulevard.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 12,594 people, 5,473 households, and 3,338 families residing in the city. The population density was 756.2/km² (1,959.0/mi²). There were 9,304 housing units at an average density of 558.7/km² (1,447.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 83.15% White, 3.94% African American, 0.18% Native American, 5.72% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 4.67% from other races, and 2.29% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.41% of the population.
There were 5,473 households out of which 24.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.9% were married couples living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.0% were non-families. 30.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.89.
In the city the population was spread out with 20.8% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 30.9% from 25 to 44, 25.9% from 45 to 64, and 16.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 95.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.4 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $44,639, and the median income for a family was $51,679. Males had a median income of $40,523 versus $29,779 for females. The per capita income for the city was $23,950. About 7.6% of families and 9.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.9% of those under age 18 and 7.2% of those age 65 or over.

Government

Local government

Based on a vote of the electorate in 1989, the form of government in the City of Brigantine has been established as the Council-Manager plan under the Faulkner Act. The City of Brigantine is governed by a City Council consisting of a Mayor (elected at large), two at-large Council members and four ward Council members – each serving four-year terms. The Mayor presides over the meetings of City Council. The functions of the Council are, among others, to adopt the municipal budget and to enact ordinances to promote and ensure the security, health, government and protection of the City and its residents.
The Mayor of Briganine City is Philip J. Guenther. Members of the City Council are:^[1]

★ Councilwoman-at-Large - Sue Schilling

★ Councilman-at-Large - John Murray

★ Councilman Ward 1 - Robert Solari

★ Councilman Ward 2 - Rich Casamento, Deputy Mayor

★ Councilman Ward 3 - Sam Storino

★ Councilman Ward 4 - Jim Frugoli

Federal, state and county representation

Brigantine is in the Second Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 2nd Legislative District.^[2]

Education

The Brigantine Public Schools serves students in kindergarten through eighth grade. The district is governed by the Brigantine Board of Education and operates as a Type 1 school district. The School Board consists of seven members who are appointed by the Mayor, the Council and the City Manager and serve staggered three-year terms.
Brigantine Elementary School serves 700+ students in grades K-4 students. Brigantine North Middle School, services more than 500 students in grades 5-8.
Students in grades 9-12, along with those from Longport, Margate City and Ventnor City, attend Atlantic City High School in neighboring Atlantic City, as part of a sending/receiving relationship with the Atlantic City School District.^[3]

Points of interest

★ Brigantine Lighthouse

★ Marine Mammal Stranding Center, where injured animals are treated and released

References

1. Mayor and City Council, City of Brigantine. Accessed March 3, 2007.
2. 2006 New Jersey Citizen's Guide to Government, New Jersey League of Women Voters, p. 55. Accessed August 30, 2006
3. Atlantic City High School 2006 Report Card, New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed June 14, 2007. "Atlantic City High School is a unique, comprehensive state-of-the-art facility that serves a diverse student population from Atlantic City, Brigantine, Longport, Margate and Ventnor."

External links

★ Brigantine City website

★ Brigantine Public Schools

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★ National Center for Education Statistics data for the Brigantine Public Schools