For Immediate Release

Westfield, NJ – Today, Westfield 3rd Ward Councilman, Mark LoGrippo announced his intent to seek re-election.

Councilman LoGrippo filed his nominating papers for public office with the County Clerk, having collected over twice the required signatures from his neighbors and supporters. On Thursday, he will hold a campaign kick-off event at the Italian American Club of Westfield, with over 100 Westfield residents expected to attend.

“Westfield is the only place where I would have ever wanted to raise a family,” said Councilman LoGrippo. “This community provides so much to its residents, and it has been my privilege to serve on Town Council and do what I can to give back.” LoGrippo, who was raised in a suburban town, appreciates the strong sense of community here in Westfield and believes in doing his part to keep it a great place to live and raise a family. “The primary reason I’m running for re-election is the opportunity to serve those who rely on this role to represent their concerns and interests.”

“I have been proud to work with both Republicans and Democrats alike in continuing to move Westfield forward. We have maintained a fiscally responsible agenda while continuing to offer high-quality government services. We’ve continued to improve the condition of our roads, fought to re-instate direct off-peak and add peak train services to and from New York City Penn Station, and introduced the Boxcar bus service as an alternative commuting method. As your Councilman, I promise to utilize my eight years of public service experience to keep Westfield safe, prosperous and fiscally strong,” said Councilman LoGrippo. “I will continue to serve with a philosophy rooted in honest government, transparent operation, and complete accessibility to our residents. We must keep the municipal portion of our property taxes stable while continuing to pave more roads, improve our parks, and enhance public safety. As the Town Council’s tree preservation liaison, I will also continue to support the planting of trees on town property to promote a greener and more sustainable community.”

Councilman LoGrippo earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Marketing from St. John’s University and an MBA from Adelphi University He has enjoyed a successful career in the telecommunications industry and currently works at an international telecommunications company as a government subject matter expert.

Mark’s commitment to community is evident in his charitable work through several local organizations and his volunteer service on numerous boards.  He has been actively engaged as a coach for Westfield Baseball League and a member of the Westfield Y International Committee since 2009.