Assemblyman Tony Bucco (D-25) of Boonton pulled together a CD11 exploratory committee over the last 36 hours or so, which is still in formation and growing. He already has a majority of the Freeholders and a solid base of support in Morris.

Among the names that have agreed to add their name in support of Tony’s exploratory efforts so far are: 

·         Morris County Sheriff Jim Gannon

·         Morris County Freeholder Director Doug Cabana

·         Morris County Freeholder Kathy DeFillippo

·         Morris County Freeholder Deb Smith

·         Morris County Freeholder Heather Darling

·         Morris County Clerk Ann Grossi

·         Senator Tony Bucco

·         Assemblyman Michael Carroll

·         Denville Township Mayor Tom Andes

·         Jefferson Township Mayor Russell Felter

·         Morris Township Mayor Peter Mancuso

·         Randolph Township Mayor Mark Forstenhausler

·         New Jersey Federation of Republican Women Chair and Morris County Women’s Republican Club President Angelique Scholl

·         Morris County Women’s Republican Club Vice-President Barbara Dawson

·         Former Morris County GOP Chair John Sette

·         Former Morris County Sheriff Ed Rochford

·         Morris Victory PAC Chairman Tim Smith

·         Morris Victory PAC Executive Director Rob Zwigard

·         Former Morris County Young Republican Chair Joe Bock

“Rodney has been a tremendous leader for New Jersey and our nation, and his retirement was unexpected,” Bucco said, in reference to retiring U.S. Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen (R-11). ” In the 48 hours since his announcement, my wife Amy and I have been incredibly humbled by the encouragement of Republican leaders across the County who are helping us explore a run to fill Rodney’s enormous shoes in Congress.

“This exploratory committee will help me understand whether we can be successful in raising money, building a large volunteer-driven grassroots organization, and communicating a message of smaller government, a strong national defense, growing jobs, and protecting taxpayers. I’m proud to have their support and look forward to their guidance.”