January 29, 2024
(Trenton) Hunterdon County Commissioner Shaun C. Van Doren was sworn in as the New Jersey Association of Counties (NJAC) 83rd President during the Association’s annual reorganization meeting on January 26th that took place in the historic Senate Chambers of the State House in Trenton. “I look forward to leading this outstanding organization in 2024 with a unified and proactive voice as NJAC continues to excel as a valuable and trusted resource for county governments across the State.” stated Hunterdon County Commissioner Shaun C. Van Doren.
Hunterdon County Clerk and NJAC Past President Mary Melfi administered the oath of office to Commissioner Van Doren and U.S. Representative Thomas Kean Jr. delivered the keynote remarks along with a congratulations from Hunterdon County. NJAC also swore in its board of directors and slate of executive officers, which include Somerset County Commissioner Shanel Y. Robinson as 1st Vice President, Warren County Commissioner James R. Kern III as 2nd Vice President, Union County Commissioner Alexander Mirabella as Secretary/Treasurer, and Camden County Commissioner Jonathan L. Young as Immediate Past President.
“At a time in which county governments are playing a vital and growing role in the everyday lives of New Jersey residents through cutting edge regionalized and shared services, I commend NJAC’s executive officers and board of directors for their leadership, vision, and commitment as dedicated public servants,” commented Van Doren. NJAC is committed to advocating for legislation, regulations, and policy directives that empower county governments to operate more efficiently and effectively. As a non-partisan organization that represents the only true regional form of government in the State with a proactive and unified voice, NJAC is dedicated to enhancing the level of service provided and saving valuable taxpayer dollars. Please contact John Donnadio at (609) 394-3467 or by email at jdonnadio@njac.org with any questions or concerns. You may visit also www.njac.org for additional details about county government and the wide range of advocacy, resources, and services provided by NJAC.