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.
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ROI Influencers: Elected and Appointed Officials 2022 — Sen. Steve Oroho
Sen. Steve Oroho
R-Sparta
State Legislature
Whenever Senate Minority Leader talks dollars and cents (on taxation, grants, etc), it always makes perfect sense.
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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 — 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 — Tammy Murphy
Tammy Murphy
First lady; founding chair
State of New Jersey; New Jersey Pandemic Relief Fund
Influential in her own right (and her efforts on maternal health care, especially among the underserved, began long before the push for...
ROI Influencers: Elected and Appointed Officials 2022 — Phil Murphy
Phil Murphy
Governor
State of New Jersey
No debate here. He not only is the most influential person in the state, but one could argue that he has been the most powerful and influential person in the...
ROI Influencers: Elected and Appointed Officials 2022 — Sen. Bob Menendez/Sen. Cory Booker
Sen. Bob Menendez/Sen. Cory Booker
D-N.J.
U.S. Senate
They are the hardest elected officials to judge for this list — as the biggest element of their influence comes on the national scene. But they still are dominant...
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 — Dianna Houenou
Dianna Houenou
Chair
Cannabis Regulatory Commission
The governor has said the state will be patient when it comes to building its cannabis industry, especially when it comes to recreational use. The goal is to get it right,...
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...