State voter rolls removed from NJ watchdog official after residency dispute.

Tiffany Williams Brewer, who was appointed CEO of the New Jersey State Commission of Investigation, resigned shortly after being appointed, following reports that she had claimed a Maryland property as her principal residence and voted in the Garden State in the November election.

An outlet that published an owner occupancy affidavit dated March 13, 2024, stated that the document showed Williams Brewer would occupy the Maryland residence for at least seven of the next 12 months.

According to the Asbury Park Press, Williams Brewer cast his vote in Tinton Falls during the 2020 presidential election, as reported by the Monmouth County Board of Elections.

"Monmouth County election officials are committed to maintaining the integrity of the election process, as stated by Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon. Upon receiving a referral from the County Clerk, the Superintendent/Registrar of Elections conducted an investigation and has decided to refer the matter to the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office for review. As a result, the individual in question will be removed from the voter rolls in Monmouth."

New Jersey Superintendent of Elections Christopher P. Siciliano informed Planet Chronicle Digital that he had removed Williams Brewer from the voter rolls, but stated that she could be reinstated if she presents proof of eligibility.

The New Jersey State Commission of Investigation aims to investigate "waste, fraud and abuse of government tax dollars," as stated on the state's website. Gov. Phil Murphy, a Democrat, appointed Williams Brewer to the commission in 2022.

Ms. Brewer was previously the Chair of the four-member Commission from 2022 to 2024 and has been serving as the interim leader of the SCI since the death of former Executive Director Chadd W. Lackey in a July traffic accident. The agency announced her appointment as CEO in a Jan. 6 press release.

According to the school's website, Williams Brewer is an assistant professor of law at Howard University's School of Law.

An individual at the school disclosed that they forwarded Planet Chronicle Digital's comment request to Williams Brewer, but the firm did not reply in time for publication.

In her LinkedIn statement about resigning from the state agency, Williams Brewer discussed her academic background and residency status.

I have always maintained a transparent and compliant dual residency in Maryland and New Jersey, which has never interfered with my duties at the SCI or constituted an ethical lapse. I want to make it clear that my residency status has never violated the NJ First Act.

Although I am committed to serving the public, the recent disclosures of employees misrepresenting my actions to the media have created a hostile work environment that discourages me from continuing in this position. I am disheartened that this atmosphere, which jeopardizes the credibility of the SCI, has compelled me to resign.

The New Jersey State Commission of Investigation is currently looking for a new executive director, as stated by John P. Lacey, the agency's chair, in a statement to Planet Chronicle Digital.

The State Commission of Investigation (SCI) has been the only independent fact-finding agency in New Jersey for nearly 60 years, with the legal responsibility to investigate and report on organized crime, as well as waste, fraud, and abuse of taxpayer dollars. SCI has a history of impactful work and a commitment to serving the public interest. Despite the recent resignation of the Executive Director, SCI remains dedicated to being vigilant guardians of accountability and good governance in New Jersey.

"The Commission is currently seeking a new Executive Director and has posted the job on the SCI's website and other public platforms. With the recent appointments by Governor Murphy, the Commission is now fully staffed with four Commissioners and newly-elected Chair John P. Lacey. We remain committed to our core values and are confident that with new leadership, we will continue to provide the highest level of service to the residents of New Jersey."