James M. Carroll
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James M. Carroll is an American Democratic Party
politician
, who has served on the Bergen County
(New Jersey
) Board of Chosen Freeholders
since 2003, having been selected to complete the Freeholder term of the seat vacated when Dennis McNerney
was elected County Executive
.
Carol was selected by members of the Bergen County Democratic Committee in December 2002 to fill the seat vacated by McNerney. Carroll defeated Woodcliff Lake
mayor Josephine Higgins in the special election. When Carroll was sworn in on January 1, 2008, together with fellow party members David L. Ganz
and Bernadette McPherson, Democrats took over control of Bergen County government for the first time in almost 20 years.
As a member of the Board of Chosen Freeholders, Carroll serves as Chairman of the Freeholder Parks and Public Works Committee. He also sits on the Freeholder Committees for Education and Law and Public Safety. Freeholder Carroll is a liaison to the Freeholder's Municipal Advisory Council, the New Jersey Legislature
and the Solid Waste Advisory Council. He sits on the Board of School Estimate for the Bergen County Technical Schools
and is an alternate to the Bergen County Planning Board.
Carroll is the Mayor
of Demarest
, having successfully campaigned while completing his second term as councilman. During his past two terms, Carroll has been liaison to the Board of Education
, the Recreation and Environmental commissions and serves as the borough's insurance representative.
During his commission as the borough's insurance representative, he was instrumental in causing Demarest to select a new health insurance carrier. This change resulted in a savings to the town of $180,000 while providing a more flexible health plan for Demarest's employees. As a Community Development representative, Carroll helped obtain for Demarest more than $225,000 in community development grants. As Police chairman, Jim assisted the borough in obtaining more than $150,000 in additional funding. Carroll has also served as chairman for the Public Buildings, Real Estate and Ordinance, and Management Committees.
Carroll is a 29-year veteran of Verizon Corporation
and a brother of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
.
Carroll and his wife have lived in Demarest for over 20 years. They have four children, Jim Jr., Courtney, Katie and Melissa.
Democratic Party (United States)
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politician
Politician
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, who has served on the Bergen County
Bergen County, New Jersey
Bergen County is the most populous county of the state of New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, its population was 905,116. The county is part of the New York City Metropolitan Area. Its county seat is Hackensack...
(New Jersey
New Jersey
New Jersey is a state in the Northeastern and Middle Atlantic regions of the United States. , its population was 8,791,894. It is bordered on the north and east by the state of New York, on the southeast and south by the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by Pennsylvania and on the southwest by Delaware...
) Board of Chosen Freeholders
Board of Chosen Freeholders
In New Jersey, the Boards of Chosen Freeholders are the county legislatures in each of that state's 21 counties.- Origin :New Jersey's system of naming county legislators "freeholders" is unique in the United States...
since 2003, having been selected to complete the Freeholder term of the seat vacated when Dennis McNerney
Dennis McNerney
Dennis McNerney is an American Democratic Party politician who served as the County Executive of Bergen County, New Jersey from 2003 to 2011.McNerney was raised in Teaneck, New Jersey, attending a Catholic grammar school in neighboring Bogota...
was elected County Executive
County executive
A county executive is the head of the executive branch of government in a county. This position is common in the United States.The executive may be an elected or an appointed position...
.
Carol was selected by members of the Bergen County Democratic Committee in December 2002 to fill the seat vacated by McNerney. Carroll defeated Woodcliff Lake
Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey
Woodcliff Lake is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 Census, the borough population was 5,730.Woodcliff Lake is also the name of the reservoir that lies primarily within the borough, with a small part of it located in neighboring Hillsdale.The borough is an...
mayor Josephine Higgins in the special election. When Carroll was sworn in on January 1, 2008, together with fellow party members David L. Ganz
David L. Ganz
David L. Ganz is an American attorney, author, and Democratic Party politician, who has served on the Bergen County Board of Chosen Freeholders since 2003 and was Freeholder vice-chairman through the 2006 term...
and Bernadette McPherson, Democrats took over control of Bergen County government for the first time in almost 20 years.
As a member of the Board of Chosen Freeholders, Carroll serves as Chairman of the Freeholder Parks and Public Works Committee. He also sits on the Freeholder Committees for Education and Law and Public Safety. Freeholder Carroll is a liaison to the Freeholder's Municipal Advisory Council, the New Jersey Legislature
New Jersey Legislature
The New Jersey Legislature is the legislative branch of the government of the U.S. state of New Jersey. In its current form, as defined by the New Jersey Constitution of 1947, the Legislature consists of two houses: the General Assembly and the Senate...
and the Solid Waste Advisory Council. He sits on the Board of School Estimate for the Bergen County Technical Schools
Bergen County Technical Schools
Bergen County Technical Schools is a county vocational school district that serves as the vocational / technical education arm of all the school districts within the 70 municipalities in Bergen County, New Jersey. The primary programs offered are the Bergen County Academies and Bergen County...
and is an alternate to the Bergen County Planning Board.
Carroll is the Mayor
Mayor
In many countries, a Mayor is the highest ranking officer in the municipal government of a town or a large urban city....
of Demarest
Demarest, New Jersey
Demarest is a Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough population was 4,881.Demarest was formed by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on April 8, 1903, from portions of Harrington Township and Palisades Township. The borough was named...
, having successfully campaigned while completing his second term as councilman. During his past two terms, Carroll has been liaison to the Board of Education
Board of education
A board of education or a school board or school committee is the title of the board of directors or board of trustees of a school, local school district or higher administrative level....
, the Recreation and Environmental commissions and serves as the borough's insurance representative.
During his commission as the borough's insurance representative, he was instrumental in causing Demarest to select a new health insurance carrier. This change resulted in a savings to the town of $180,000 while providing a more flexible health plan for Demarest's employees. As a Community Development representative, Carroll helped obtain for Demarest more than $225,000 in community development grants. As Police chairman, Jim assisted the borough in obtaining more than $150,000 in additional funding. Carroll has also served as chairman for the Public Buildings, Real Estate and Ordinance, and Management Committees.
Carroll is a 29-year veteran of Verizon Corporation
Verizon Communications
Verizon Communications Inc. is a global broadband and telecommunications company and a component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average...
and a brother of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers is a labor union which represents workers in the electrical industry in the United States, Canada, Panama and several Caribbean island nations; particularly electricians, or Inside Wiremen, in the construction industry and linemen and other...
.
Carroll and his wife have lived in Demarest for over 20 years. They have four children, Jim Jr., Courtney, Katie and Melissa.