Election 2022: Peter Terranova, Hazlet Township Committee

HAZLET, NJ — Republican Peter Terranova is one of two candidates seeking to fill the two-year unexpired term on the Hazlet Township Committee in the Nov. 8 general election.

In these profiles, candidates provide voters background about themselves and their positions on the issues, as they see them. Patch is publishing individual profiles on the candidates leading up to the election.

Terranova, an incumbent appointed to an unexpired term on the Township Committee, said he would focus on the need to control flooding issues in town. He also supports quality of life improvements, such as park upgrades and more activities for senior citizens.

Read more from candidate Peter Terranova:

Name: Peter Terranova

Age: 52

Town of residence: Hazlet

Position sought: Township Committee, two-year unexpired term

Are you an incumbent or previous governing member: Currently serving as an appointed committeeman in place of former mayor Tara Clark.

Party affiliation: Republican

Family: Wife, Cindi; children Jennifer, Rebecca, Kristina and Peter

Education: Attended Kingsborough Community college Brooklyn, NY

Occupation: Technical analyst, Susquehanna Investment Group

Name the top issues currently facing your town and how you plan to address them:

• Our town has issues with flooding due to the many creeks we have in town. We have conducted evaluations and are in the process of formulating a plan to begin dredging these creeks. We are also seeking assistance from the county and state with this issue.
• Our town is in need of upgrading our parks throughout town. An initiative has begun as we get ready to give 8th Street Park a long overdue facelift. We will then evaluate which park will go next.
• Our municipal buildings (police, town hall, etc.) are in need of a tech upgrade in regards to infrastructure. We will be evaluating the extent needed and then begin the process.

Identify one or more specific goals or ideas you have to enhance life in your town:

My number one goal is to enhance the life experience in our town and by that I mean to give the people more to do and enjoy Hazlet more without burdening with more taxes. I want to reach out to seniors and give them more services and social events.

What in your experience or background prepares you for election to office:

I have decades of experiencing serving. Whether it be HYAL (Hazlet Youth Athletic League) or my church, I take great joy in being able to come alongside others and help. There is no greater feeling than impacting people in a personal way.

Candidates for Hazlet Township Committee:
Township Committee (Full Term – Vote for Two)

• Robert Preston, Jr. (Republican)
• James A. Cavuto (Republican)
• Danielle Roth (Democrat)
• David Personette (Democrat)

Township Committee (Two-Year Unexpired Term – Vote for One)

• Peter Terranova (Republican)
• Lucille A. Lo Sapio (Democrat)