Joe DiVincenzo (D) will seek 7th term as Essex County Executive

[RandySF]

Citing significant improvements to the county’s bond rating, cost-cutting measures, improved county parks and recreational facilities, Joe DiVincenzo will seek an unprecedented seventh term as Essex County Executive this year.

“Over the last 23 years, we have improved the landscape of Essex County, literally and figuratively. I am proud of our record of achievement and would like to continue serving our residents,” stated DiVincenzo. “I put a lot of work into representing our 850,000 residents, and I still bring the same amount of enthusiasm and passion as when I was first elected.

He said rising health care, pension costs, and inflation will make the next four years difficult.

“I know that I am the best person to lead Essex in overcoming these hurdles,” he said.






https://newjerseyglobe.com/local/joe-divincenzo-will-seek-7th-term-as-essex-county-executive/

[The Wizard]

1. He's successful because

he spends taxpayer money where people can see it. At least we're getting something back.

[Mossfern]

2. True

I worked for Joe.
I don't like Joe - as a person he's somewhat abusive and self centered and often refuses to listen to logic or reason.
However .... I don't think anyone else can do as well as he has for the past (what seems like) hundreds of years.

Yes, his vanity projects, like the zoo, have cost the taxpayer lots of money.
I don't know who's running against him, but his politics can be as brutal as his mouth is foul.

Who's running against him?