Office of the County Executive

Under the state charter, the County Executive is the chief executive officer of the county government, appointing the department heads and overseeing the activities of all departments and divisions. The term of office is four years, with the current term expiring December 31, 2027.

Born in Weehawken, Hudson County Executive Craig Guy has spent his entire life in Hudson County. Craig is the proud dad of his daughter Ashley and her husband Rob and treasures his role as “Pop” to their son, Connor.

Craig is a no-nonsense problem solver, who believes that county government must be instrumental in providing services and opportunities to residents, especially those most in need. He has dedicated his life to public service. As a Jersey City police officer for more than 25 years, Craig rose to the rank of Lieutenant and worked to keep the streets of his hometown safe. During his time with the JCPD, he worked closely with community groups and civic leaders throughout the city to foster good relations between the citizenry and those who are sworn to protect and serve.

Following Craig’s police career, he served as Deputy Chief of Staff and then Chief of Staff to his predecessor for 21 years, working to improve public education, expand parks and open space, spur economic development, and enhance senior and veteran services. He led critical efforts at the County level to reduce the proliferation of illegal firearms and helmed the Hudson County COVID-19 vaccine task force that developed the County’s innovative mass vaccination site at the USS Juneau Center in Kearny.

As President of Hudson County Schools of Technology Board of Education for 16 years, Craig spearheaded construction of a new state-of-the-art Vocational Technical High School campus in Secaucus. And as County Executive, he was a leader in the creation of the Hudson County Schools of Technology Craig Guy Center in Bayonne, which will offer hands-on training programs in real-world and high-demand fields like mechanical, construction, medical, electrical, digital communications and cosmetology.

The Guy Administration has committed itself to the expansion of services and opportunities for every resident. Upon his election, Craig established a historically diverse senior staff to craft ambitious new goals for county government in a host of areas, including employment, training and workforce development, and to that end, he has reestablished the Hudson County Workforce Development Board, which has been reinvigorated with a new executive director. Understanding the needs of his constituency, Craig is also taking affirmative steps to create affordable housing in the County.

Craig has implemented the Hudson County Vision Zero Action Plan, with the goal of achieving zero deaths on county roadways by 2034. In addition, he created Hudson County’s first-ever LGBTQ+ Advisory Task Force, which advises his Administration on issues important to Hudson County citizens of the LGBTQ+ community, with the aim of eliminating discrimination, promoting acceptance, and advocating for increased dignity and visibility of LGBTQ+ peoples.

Every day, Hudson County government is at the forefront to assist the residents of the County’s 12 diverse municipalities and as County Executive, Craig Guy is working to make Hudson County the best place to work, live and raise a family.