ROI Influencers: Elected and Appointed Officials 2022 — Asw. Eliana Pintor Marin
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...
ROI Influencers: Elected and Appointed Officials 2022 — Sen. Declan O’Scanlon
Sen. Declan O’Scanlon
R-Holmdel
State Legislature
He is a frequent critic of the governor, the role of the minority party, but does it in smart and sensible ways. A voice that needs to be heard.
Sen. Steve OrohoU.S....
ROI Influencers: Elected and Appointed Officials 2022 — Nick Scutari
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...
ROI Influencers: Elected and Appointed Officials 2022 — Parimal Garg and Matt Platkin
Parimal Garg and Matt Platkin
Chief counsel attorney general nominee
State of New Jersey
The well-regarded Garg has stepped out of the shadow of his former boss, Matt Platkin (who is now the nominee for attorney general),...
ROI Influencers: Elected and Appointed Officials 2022 — Craig Coughlin
Craig Coughlin
Assembly speaker
State Legislature
He has been long viewed as the middleman between the governor and the state Senate president. But Steve Sweeney’s shocking defeat has elevated his stature in Trenton. How much he wields...
ROI Influencers: Elected and Appointed Officials 2022 — Sen. Paul Sarlo
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.
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ROI Influencers: Elected and Appointed Officials 2022 — George Helmy
George Helmy
Chief of staff
Governor’s Office
Perhaps the most influential of those in the governor’s not-overly-large inner circle. Helmy, who brought guidance and stability to the administration before the pandemic, has played a key role in...
ROI Influencers: Elected and Appointed Officials 2022 — Steve Fulop
Steve Fulop
Mayor
Jersey City
Fulop has proven you can be a strong backer of business while also being a champion of progressive values on social issues. His ability to lead the nation’s most diverse city has...
ROI Influencers: Elected and Appointed Officials 2022 — Adrian Mapp
Adrian Mapp
Mayor
Plainfield
Strong leader is providing example of how a city can transform itself through aggressive (and friendly) redevelopment measures.
Dianna Houenou Sen. Bob Menendez/Sen. Cory Booker
ROI Influencers: Elected and Appointed Officials 2022 — Sen. Teresa Ruiz
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
