Politics

My name is Chief Bill Parenti, and I’m running because I have spent my career making a difference in our communities – and I can keep Somerset County safe and strong on Day One. I’m the Chief of Police in North Plainfield, where I’ve served as Chief for the last 14 years. I started as a patrolman 36 years ago …

Since entering the General Assembly in 2014, I continue to work hard everyday to improve the quality of life for all residents in Legislative District 17. While some goals are more quickly achieved, I remain committed to lowering our property tax burden, improving our environment, maintaining quality public schools, enhancing economic opportunities and ensuring small business growth and tax fairness. …

I’m Ron Rivers, and I’m running for State Assembly in LD-17 because I know that New Jersey needs innovative, imaginative, and creative leadership to navigate our rapidly changing future. Our world is changing quickly and requires a proactive approach to be successful. Technologies such as robotics, artificial intelligence, and others present certain challenges to our way of living, but also …

My name is Arthur R. Akins and I am running as a Democrat for Somerset County Sheriff. I was born and raised in Somerville, where I still reside with my wife, Melissa, and our three sons.  After 26 years of service, I recently retired from the Bridgewater Police Department as a Sergeant. I am the best choice for sheriff because …

Tim Pino 779 Star View Way Bridgewater, NJ 08807 Retired Chief/ K-9 Unit Commander of the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office Candidate for Somerset County Sheriff. I had the honor of working at the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office for over 21 years. I was promoted four times by the current Sheriff Frank Provenzano and held the ranks of Officer, Sergeant, Lieutenant, …

Robert Quinn, 43, father of two, Franklin Township resident, Republican Candidate for Somerset County Freeholder http://www.quinnforfreeholder.com Work/professional experience: Bachelor of Science Degree in Management Information Systems from W.Paul Stillman Business School, Seton Hall University, 1998 22 years experience in Information Technology industry focusing on Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity 16 years management experience 20 years experience in Compliance, Process redesign, and cost …

We are now accepting candidate statements for the 2019 primary election on June 4 in the following races ONLY: Somerset County Sheriff (Republican and Democrat), Somerset County Freeholder (Republican) and state Assembly Legislative District 17 (Democrat). All statements should be no more than 250 words, and include the candidate’s name, address, line of work, whether or not they are an …

On March 22, 2019, Art Akins submitted his petition containing over 300 signatures to indicate the start of his run, as a Democrat, for Somerset County Sheriff.  As a long-time proactive resident of Somerset County, he has dedicated his entire professional career to protecting his local community.  The role of Sheriff will allow him to continue to serve the public …

Saying a primary against Mayor Phil Kramer would be “divisive,” embattled Township Councilman Rajiv Prasad announced April 9 that he is ending his challenge . Prasad, who has been an At-Large Councilman for 13 years, filed for the Democratic primary after he did not screen before the township Democratic committee to run for re-election in November. Prasad said the decision …

With “One Franklin, One Family” as their campaign slogan, the four township Republicans running for Mayor and Township Council say they will, “return civility to the council and provide strong checks and balances in the local government.” The four Republican candidates are Beverly Briggs-Lawson, who is running for mayor; Santhosh “Sam” Velu, Alhaji “Noah” Fofanah and Christina Ganzer-Zambri, who are …