Booker, Christie Back Opposing Mayoral Candidates

Election day is here and here’s a look at some of the endorsements local politicians have received.

Earlier this year, Governor Chris Christie, a Morris County resident and former county freeholder endorsed Barberio in a written statement.

US Senator and former Newark Mayor Cory Booker endorsed Jonathan Nelson for Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor.

“Earning the support of Senator Cory Booker is another important moment for me and for my campaign, said Jonathan.

“Jonathan is smart, trustworthy and has gotten things done as a Councilman and will definitely get things done as a Mayor, said Booker.

Along with Booker, here are Nelson’s other endorsements:

• Mimi Letts (Former Mayor Parsippany-Troy Hills)
• Bill Clark (Former Mayor and Councilman, Parsippany-Troy Hills)
• Henry Luther (Former Mayor Parsippany-Troy Hills)
• Mary Purzycki (GOP Committee Person)
• Pat Petaccia (GOP Committee Person)

Other endorsements for Barberio includes Parsippany School Board Member Michael Strumolo and members of the South Asian community.

"We both deeply care about the future of our community," said Strumolo. "After an extensive series of meetings with the mayor, I have come away with the belief that his heart is in teh right place and that his vision for the future is to move our community forward. I feel confident that a second term will result in a more open and responsive administration."

Among those in the South Asian Community who signed the endorsement are:

• Ravinder S. Bhalla, Councilman at Large, City of Hoboken
• Raj Mukherji, Candidate for State Assembly and Former Deputy Mayor of Jersey City
• Milin Shah, Entrepreneur and Community Leader
• Amil Shah, Member, Parsippany Board of Adjustments
• Aman Shah, Parsippany Volunteer Ambulance EMT
• Jigar Shah, Parsippany Indian-American Liaison
• Gajinder Chauhan, Parsippany Business Owner, Spice Grill
• Satish Patel, Parsippany Business Owner, Friends Travel
• Devinder Bajaj, Parsippany Business Owner, Chand Palace
• Rajni Patel, Parsippany Businessman, Re/Max First Choice
• Dr. Naynesh Shah, Naynest K. Shah DDS LLC, Parsippany
• Kamlesh Chokshi, Parsippany Business Owner, Acctax Solutions Inc.
• A. Rehman, Parsippany Business Owner, Pakwan Restaurant
• Sukumar Nagendran, MD 

Also, Morris County Sheriff Ed Rochford endorsed Robert Peluso and Lou Valori for Parsippany-Troy Hills township Council.

“Robert and Lou are the right candidates who are all about the residents in Parsippany.  They will get the job done and lead Parsippany to a more prosperous and secure future,” said Rochford.

Others who support Peluso and Valori for Council include:

• Senator Joseph Pennacchio
• Freeholder Director Thomas J. Mastrangelo
• Deputy Freeholder David Scapicchio
• Freeholder  John Krickus
• Freeholder William “Hank” Lyon
• Freeholder Doug Cabana
• Freeholder John Cesaro
• Republican Freeholder Candidate/Roxbury Deputy Mayor Kathy DeFillippo
• Former Sheriff, Freeholder, and Councilman John Fox
• Parsippany Council Member Paul Carifi Jr.
• Morris County NJ Surrogate John Pecoraro

• Are our taxes among the bottom third in the county?
• Did our refuse get picked up quickly and efficiently?
• Was snow removed quickly so we could get to work and shop?