Secaucus Represented in Hudson County’s Most Influential
The Hudson Reporter posted a list of the top 50 most influential “movers and shakers” in Hudson County over the weekend and Secaucus landed five names on the list, including a very unexpected mention for eSecaucus.
Secaucus mayor Michael Gonnelli was named the 34th most influential person in Hudson County by the Hudson Reporter.
State senator Nicholas Sacco topped the list and the highest-ranking Secaucus presence was the law firm of Chasan Leyner Lamparello, which placed 20th. The firm is located on Harmon Meadow Boulevard and represents a long list of municipalities (including Secaucus), school boards and large businesses.
Secaucus Mayor Michael Gonnelli came in 34th and was highlighted for the measures taken following the mayor Elwell corruption scandal.
Hudson County’s internet community landed 40th in the poll and eSecaucus was named specifically along with JCList and Galaxyfacts.com.
Secaucus residents Pat DeFerrari and Joan Kashuba finished 46th in the poll after reviving the community theater CAST program in 2011.
Finally, Secaucus’ controversial superintendant of schools Cynthia Randina for securing the town a spot in Govenor Christie’s educator evaluation program. Randina’s reshaping of the Secaucus school system has met with much criticism, however, and has been a hot topic of debate in the eSecaucus comments.
Don’t forget Hackensack Riverkeeper Bill Sheehan. Born and raised in Secaucus, Capt. Bill was ranked 30th, just before Congressman Albio Sires. Capt. Bill has done a great job over the years as an environmentalist and advocate for the Hackensack River, testifying before various government bodies in support or opposition to proposed legislation or regulations. His other work includes volunteer clean ups all along the Hackensack River, eco-tours of the river explaining its importance to the ecological balance of the region, and promoting the river and the entire area for recreation and tourism. He has attracted thousands on his eco-tours, including Secretary of the Interior Bruce Babbitt some years ago. He has done a great job and I hope he and his organization continues to wield influence for the benefit of us all.
Elwell came in last for being a corrupt mayor.
Yeah. The superintendent has been very influential in the school district., especially for getting 2 votes of ‘no confidence’ by the faculty and staff.