BASELICE UNANIMOUSLY SELECTED TO FILL VACATED SEAT ON HUDSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

HUDSON COUNTY, NJ – Robert P. Baselice was unanimously chosen this past Wednesday night (April 19) by the elected Democratic Committee members of County Commission District 8 to fill the seat recently vacated by Anthony P. Vainieri, Jr. on the Hudson County Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Baselice’s impressive track record as a public servant makes him the ideal candidate to fill this important position, and he brings an abundance of knowledge and experience to the role. Commissioner Baselice will serve the remainder of the current term which expires in January and is running in the June primary election on the Hudson County Democratic Organization team for a new three year term.

“I am honored to be selected to serve on the Board of Commissioners and look forward to working with my fellow commissioners to make Hudson County an even better place to live, work, and raise a family,” said Commissioner Baselice. “I am grateful for the confidence that the members of the Democratic committee in North Bergen and Secaucus have shown in me and eager to begin working right away on behalf of my constituents.”

Graduating from Rutgers University with a degree in mathematics, Commissioner Baselice began his career working for the Hudson County Department of Health and Human Services, where he secured millions in grants for at-risk youth intervention programs. He has been the Executive Director of the North Bergen Parking Authority since 2004, guiding the agency to expand residential parking, increase the number of spaces available by over 600, and introduce state-of-the-art technology such as online permitting and license plate recognition and worked as Chief of Staff for the Hudson County Sheriff.

“Bob Baselice is a dedicated public servant and I’m certain that he will continue the work I have done delivering for the people of North Bergen, Secaucus, and all of Hudson County,” said former Commissioner and HCDO Chairman Vainieri. “Commissioner Baselice has consistently demonstrated his commitment to making a positive impact in our community and his vast experience in County government make him a perfect fit for this role. I wish him the best of luck in his new endeavor and am confident he and my colleagues on the County Commission Board will continue leading Hudson County forward.”

Baselice has served on the New Jersey Governor’s Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention Committee since 2004, the New Jersey Parking Institute since 2005, the New Jersey Association of County Youth Services Administrators (twice as chairperson), the New Jersey Juvenile Detention Alternative Initiative Steering Committee, the Hudson County Youth Services Commission, the Juvenile Justice Commission Executive Committee, the Hudson County Commission on Child Abuse Prevention/ Division of Youth and Family Services Advisory Board,the Jersey City Board of Education Interagency Task Force, and the North Bergen Planning Board (serving as chair for several years).

“I’m very proud of Bob Baselice for receiving this appointment as well as for the tremendous work he has done throughout his years in North Bergen,” said North Bergen Mayor Sacco. “He has been an invaluable asset and under his leadership, the North Bergen Parking Authority has made tremendous strides in achieving our goal of making parking easier and more convenient for our residents and visitors. I look forward to working with him on the county level to continue delivering excellent services to North Bergen residents.”