ROI Influencers: Elected and Appointed Officials 2022 — Andre Sayegh
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
ROI Influencers: Elected and Appointed Officials 2022 — Ras Baraka
Ras Baraka
Mayor
Newark
It’s a delicate balancing act, but Baraka has proven to be a strong leader who has helped Newark grow economically and socially — the type of leadership that leads one to run for...
ROI Influencers: Elected and Appointed Officials 2022 — U.S. Rep. Donald Norcross
U.S. Rep. Donald Norcross
D-1st Dist.
House of Representatives
Understands the need and function of job training for middle-class workers (a desperate need in N.J.) better than anyone.
Tammy Murphy Sheila Oliver
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 — Zakiya Smith-Ellis
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....
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 — Sheila Oliver
Sheila Oliver
Lieutenant governor
State of New Jersey
The title of LG does not necessarily bring power and influence in the state. The fact that she is a well-respected legislator who is now helping to oversee huge...
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 — Sen. Joe Vitale
Sen. Joe Vitale
D-Woodbridge
State Senate
One of the Legislatures most powerful members, especially on all issues involving health care.
Zakiya Smith-EllisSen. Andrew Zwicker
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...