Maryanne Kelleher, who had worked for various roles at Jersey City City Hall including the director of cultural affairs and Healthier JC, has been sworn in as the new Hudson County Superintendent of Elections.
By John Heinis/Hudson County View
“After 28 years of dedicated civil service to the people of Jersey City, I am honored to have the opportunity to expand my public service to all the good people of Hudson County. I am so grateful for this appointment to serve as Hudson County Superintendent of Elections, as it will allow me to continue to work towards equity for the community I have loved and celebrated throughout my career,” Kelleher said in a statement.
“I was called to public service because I wanted to make a difference, and community relationships continue to inspire me to maintain their trust and work hard for the betterment of all who call our county home. I intend to work hand-in-hand with community members across our vibrant county as the Hudson County Superintendent of Elections to ensure that all Hudson County residents have equal opportunity to make their voices heard through their votes.”
Kelleher began working in Jersey City, where she was born and raised, in 1996 as an event planner in the Division of Cultural Affairs, serving under the administrations of Mayors Bret Schindler, Glenn Cunningham, L. Harvey Smith, Jerramiah Healy, and Steven Fulop.
The Jersey City Council approved a resolution on May 8th commemorating her service, as well as wishing her well during her tenure with the county. She was then confirmed to her new post by the New Jersey Senate Judiciary Committee on May 20th.
“I thank Governor Phil Murphy and the Judiciary Committee for their efforts in working to confirm Maryanne Kelleher as our Superintendent of Elections,” noted Hudson County Executive Craig Guy, who attended her swearing in ceremony.
“With this critical election coming up, it’s important we have competent, qualified, and skilled leadership in this role. Maryanne is a pillar of electoral integrity and I’m confident she will excel in this position.”
Kelleher is also an active member of Hudson County’s community, volunteering for non-partisan municipal campaigns and coordinating petition drives and GOTV operations to expand voter engagement.
She succeeds John Brzozowski, who began working for the county in late 1994 before retiring this year.
