A New Jersey Republican mayor charged toward a resident during a chaotic township council meeting this week and had to be physically restrained as he shouted threats at the man, dramatic video shows.Pemberton Township Mayor Matthew Bianchini, a Republican, rushed toward the resident during Wednesday night's meeting before several people intervened and pulled him away.The resident, Michael Sawka, is a vocal critic of the mayor, according to WPVI-TV."I'm getting you," Bianchini can be heard shouting.FORMER GAMBINO ASSOCIATE TURNED NEW JERSEY COUNCILMAN ACCUSED OF RUNNING LOANSHARKING RING WHILE IN OFFICEPemberton Township Mayor Matthew Bianchini charged toward a resident during a heated council meeting in New Jersey before being restrained by others in attendance.(Ryan Elmore/Pine Barrens Tribune via Storyful)Video of the meeting shows Bianchini lunging toward Sawka before being restrained by others in attendance.As he was removed, Bianchini could be heard shouting additional threats at Sawka, including profanity.Following the meeting, Bianchini admitted that he lost his temper."I just basically snapped," Bianchini told WPVI.
"I hate to put it this way, but it's a long time coming."The mayor acknowledged that his conduct was inappropriate.SLAIN NEW JERSEY MOM'S AUTOPSY REPORT RELEASED MONTHS AFTER STABBING DEATH AT HOME"I should not have said that," he told the station."That was wrong.
It was in the heat of the moment.I'm not gonna get anybody."The confrontation happened while a recently fired township employee was addressing the council.Bianchini and members of his family told WPVI that Sawka and another resident made rude comments toward the mayor's wife and daughter, who were seated in the room.Sawka can be seen gesturing toward the back of the room before making an obscene gesture toward Bianchini, shortly before the mayor charged at him."Was it wrong? Absolutely.
Was it justified? Absolutely.And I would do it again if I had to," Bianchini said.DEMOCRATS FURIO...