Public commenters at the Cumberland County organizational meeting pressed the newly sworn board to be more transparent and to provide public updates on projects, resolutions and items affecting taxpayers.

Sandy Acevedo of Upper Deerfield Township told the board that "the largest city in Cumberland County has been rocked by a lack of transparency and the audacity that closed doors deals often perpetuate by that type of governing," and urged the new commissioners to welcome a "time of renewal" that benefits all residents. Lou Magazu, speaking on behalf of a local CEO group and as a former county official, offered business community support and urged cooperation across party lines.

A commenter who identified himself as Larry from Vineland said two issues concerned him: "Currently, ICE has been hitting a bridge today in Millville pretty hard," and that the AI data center planned in Vineland and Millville had been announced in a newspaper article without adequate municipal input, leaving nearby communities feeling they "didn't really get a say." These assertions were made during public comment and were not rebutted or confirmed by county staff in the recorded portion of the meeting.

Victor Bermudez of PBA Local 231, representing corrections staff, congratulated the new commissioners and asked for continued transparency on jail projects and staffing, saying he hoped to meet with commissioners to stay apprised of developments.

What happens next: Commissioners acknowledged the need for follow‑up and pulled some consent items for further discussion; public commenters asked for continued outreach and updates on projects that affect municipalities and county employees.