Elected & Appointed Government Officials

Zakiya Smith-Ellis Chief policy adviser Governor’s Office She does not necessarily get a lot of attention outside of the governor’s inner circle, but, within it, she is known as solid voice, offering practical advice on numerous issues....

Marty Small Mayor Atlantic City The latest leader in a town seemingly always in transition, Small is in position to expand economic opportunities in city thriving around gaming. Sen. Troy SingletonZakiya Smith-Ellis

Sen. Troy Singleton D-Moorestown State Legislature  Long influential in the Legislature, Singleton now may be considered the most powerful of all South Jersey Dems. Mickie SherrillMarty Small

Mickie Sherrill D-11th Dist. House of Representatives Increasingly flexing her muscle on economic issues – she continues to be on the watch list of even more powerful positions. Nick ScutariSen. Troy Singleton

Nick Scutari Senate president State Legislature The office alone makes him one of the most influential people in the state for residents — and businesses — as he controls the fate of so much key legislation. How...

Andre Sayegh Mayor Paterson Mayor since 2018 of state’s third-most populous city – and the one that (finally) appears ready to take a big jump in economic development. Sen. Paul Sarlo Nick Scutari

Sen. Paul Sarlo D-Wood-Ridge State Legislature  He’s chair of Senate Budget and Appropriations, on the joint budget oversight committee, a mayor (Wood-Ridge) and a chief operating officer (Sanzari). That’s influence. Sen. Teresa RuizAndre Sayegh

Sen. Teresa Ruiz D-Newark State Legislature State Senate President got attention for being first woman/Latina in that role – but she prefers to be known for her efforts around education. Asw. Eliana Pintor MarinSen. Paul Sarlo

Asw. Eliana Pintor Marin D-Newark State Legislature  As Assembly budget chair and a key member of its appropriations committee and the joint budget oversight committee, she’s one of the most influential elected officials in state. U.S. Rep. Frank...

U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone D-6th Dist. House of Representatives As chairman of the powerfully important House Energy and Commerce Committee, he ensures that heavily taxed New Jersey gets more than its fair share from Washington. Sen. Declan O’ScanlonAsw....