OUR CANDIDATES

JOE FLORIO
Re-election to Union Township COMMITTEE

Democratic Primary: Tuesday, JuLY 7, 2020, 6am to 8pm ET

The Township of Union Democratic Party is proud to endorse and support the re-election of Joe Florio. Joe is the veteran member of the Township Committee. His experience in all facets of local government is immensely valuable and is needed more than ever during unprecedented times, especially with COVID-19. Here is more info on Joe:

Government Experience and Service

  • Member, Township Committee since 1997 with 4 terms as Mayor and appointments as Commissioner of Police, Fire, Department of Public Works, Recreation, and Senior Activities; also serves on the Essex/Union Joint Meeting Board that oversees operations of the waste water treatment plant for both counties

  • Former Member, Planning Board

  • Former Member, Board of Adjustment

  • Co-Chairman, Study Study Commission for the Board of Education Adult Advisory Committee

Community Involvement

  • Recipient of the 2003 UNICO Humanitarian Award

  • Member, Knights of Columbus

  • Member, Columbian Italian American Club of Union

  • Former Volunteer, Union Little League

MAJOR Highlights and Accomplishments

  • Instrumental on getting lights for our fields serving the greater demand of our youth and adults

  • Led efforts in funding and opening the Senior Center

  • Oversaw ground breaking for the Union Train Station

  • Successfully advocated in getting the most up-to-date equipment for our police and fire departments

  • Formed Mayor’s council to get a long-term regional solution to deal with flooding along the Rahway River and provide short-term flood relief to flood prone areas