Incumbent Morris County Freeholder John Cesaro and Mendham Borough resident Aura Dunn will run together in the Republican Primary on June 5.  

Both candidates hold advanced degrees and have a combined 40 years in public service, noted Cesaro of Parsippany, who’s running in opposition to the Freeholder slate headed by incumbent Morris Freeholder Deb Smith.

Cesaro has a law degree from Quinnipiac University and Dunn possesses a Master of Public Administration from the George Washington University with a NJ certificate in Mediation.

Cesaro-Dunn will advance a 3-Point Plan, the freeholder said: Promote Economic Growth, Improve our Quality of Life, and Uphold Sound Fiscal Management.   

As Freeholder Liaison to the Department of Public Works, Cesaro is responsible for ensuring that the County continues its policy of paving 25-30 miles of road per year.  Further, that the County maintains its strong infrastructure.  “Last year, the County paved 27.4 miles of road, performed work on eight bridges and made improvements to intersections and railroads,” he said.  “Further, I am proud that year after year the rating agencies continue to maintain our AAA bond rating.  These same agencies continue to praise Morris County as having a ‘history of conservative budgeting and balanced financial operations’, which, in the end, benefits our County residents.”

With 23 years on the national policy stage, Dunn, currently NJ-11’s District Director is ready to bring her vast experience and knowledge to the Freeholder Board, Cesaro said. As U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee Staff Member, Dunn oversaw the implementation of a $40 billion dollar education appropriation, and as staff member to Arlen Specter, earned a reputation as an honest, fair, and responsive negotiator.   “My experience in effectively negotiating multi-billion dollar appropriations and consistently resolving constituent requests has given me the necessary tools to serve the diverse needs of our Morris County residents, “ Dunn said.