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| Name | Michael J. "Mike" Donohue |
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South Dennis, New Jersey 08210, United States |
| Email | None |
| Website | [Link] |
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| Contributor | *crickets chirp* |
| Last Modifed | Scott³
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| Info | When Mike Donohue volunteered to teach high school on the Caribbean island of St. Croix in 1990, he wasn't looking for a free vacation. The island's St. Joseph High School had recently been destroyed by Hurricane Hugo, and Mike was just trying to help the students affected by the disaster.
Amidst the clamor of the reconstruction efforts, Mike taught religion and English lessons from a tent and recruited students for the school's mock trial team. Mike later coached the team to a successful appearance at the Virgin Islands Championship, which earned them a slot at the national championships in New Orleans.
Mike has never abandoned this commitment. As a firefighter in Stone Harbor and Church volunteer, as and elected official or as a practicing attorney, his primary focus continues to be helping his community in any way that he can.
Mike has spent the better part of the last decade as a municipal prosecutor. Keeping criminals off the streets and keeping families safe has always been a priority for Mike, and he has successfully prosecuted hundreds of drunk drivers, domestic violence assailants and non-felony offenders.
Mike got his start in politics in 1998, when he was elected to the Stone Harbor Borough Council. He served as chair of the council's Health and Welfare Committee and later as head of the Public Works Committee.
Born in Cape May Court House, Mike spent time growing up in Sea Isle City, Stone Harbor and Middle Township. At Middle Township High School Mike was a varsity letterman in Track and Football and Senior Class President. Mike credits his hard-working, blue-collar values to his parents and grandparents. One grandfather worked in a glass factory and at a gas company, while the other worked on a family farm. Mike's mother worked full time while raising seven kids. Today she volunteers at the local hospital. Mike's Dad had a distinguished career in law enforcement and volunteers now for the Coast Guard Auxiliary. Mike also held a number of blue-collar jobs himself, working as a dishwasher, busboy, prep cook and carpenter while making his way through high school, college and law school.
After earning his law degree from Stetson University, Mike opened his own legal practice in 1994, in Stone Harbor. As a legal practitioner, Mike has handled complex business, real estate, insurance, divorce and municipal litigation. He has also served as defense counsel in criminal matters ranging from homicide to traffic tickets. In 2008, Mike Donohue joined the firm of Gruccio, Pepper, DeSanto & Ruth in Vineland, New Jersey.
Mike married Jeanne Dewey in September 1997. The couple has two daughters, Natalia Kathleen and Bridget Rose, and a son, William Walter. The family resides in Dennis Township where Mike and Jeanne have been active volunteers for the Dennis Township Public Schools and Recreation Programs.
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