aromano@hcnj.us<\/a><\/p>\nPhone no:<\/strong>\u00a0201-795-6001\u00a0 Ext. 6009<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_team_member][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/gis.hcnj.us\/Images\/2022ElectionWebMaps\/Commissioners\/District5.pdf” button_text=”View District Map” button_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”13px” button_text_color=”#1a2851″ button_font=”|600|||||||” background_layout=”dark” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ custom_margin=”-7px|||||” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n
Commissioner Anthony L. Romano, Jr., a proud third-generation Italian-American, was born in Weehawken and raised in Hoboken, New Jersey.\u00a0 A dedicated public servant, Anthony has committed his life to bettering his community through education, law enforcement, and government service.<\/p>\n
Anthony\u2019s late father, Anthony Louis \u201cRocky\u201d Romano, a World War II veteran and Hoboken Police Captain, and his late mother, Mary Virginia Romano, who worked for Stevens Institute of Technology, instilled in him the values of service and perseverance.<\/p>\n
After college, Anthony taught Physical Education and History at Hoboken High School for seven years, while also coaching youth sports.\u00a0 He later joined the Hoboken Police Department, serving for 32 years and rising to the rank of Captain.\u00a0 Throughout his career, he specialized in community policing, counterterrorism, and leadership, earning numerous commendations for his service.\u00a0 He serves as a Lector and Eucharistic minister at Saint Lawrence, Saints Peter and Paul, and Saint Francis churches.<\/p>\n
Anthony\u2019s passion for education extended beyond the classroom.\u00a0 He was an adjunct professor at St. Peter\u2019s University for a decade, teaching Sociology and Criminal Justice, and an instructor at the Jersey City Police Academy.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
In 2009, Anthony was elected Hudson County Commissioner, representing Hoboken and Jersey City Heights.\u00a0 Currently serving as Chairman, he has championed numerous initiatives, including the largest road resurfacing program in Hoboken, park upgrades, and increased safety measures.\u00a0 Anthony is a proponent of ethics reform, green development, and rehabilitation-focused corrections.\u00a0 He has also been instrumental in preserving Hoboken University Medical Center and Christ Hospital.\u00a0<\/p>\n
A lifelong advocate for youth, seniors, and marginalized communities, Anthony has supported programs like Little League, the Hoboken Homeless Shelter, and Vision Zero.\u00a0 His leadership extends to numerous organizations, including the Hudson County Chamber of Commerce, New Jersey Honor Legion, and multiple cultural and civic associations, PBA 600, FOP Lodge 46, and Deputy Director of Public Safety.<\/p>\n
Anthony is the proud father of Angel Luis, a graduate of St. Peter\u2019s Prep and St. Peter\u2019s University.<\/p>\n
In his free time, Anthony enjoys softball, golfing, running 5K races, and spending time in Florida.\u00a0 His dedication to Hoboken and Hudson County reflects his core values of hard work, kindness, and compassion.<\/p>\n
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