Long Valley's Krickus Eyes Return To County Government

LONG VALLEY, N.J. – John Krickus wants another shot at county government.

The former Morris County Freeholder is eyeing another three-year seat on the board, and has formally announced his bid for the 2016 Election.

The former Washington Township Committeeman and Mayor for a combined 12 years is running on his own and will be on the June Republican Primary Election ballot with three incumbents and three other GOP challengers.

"I am running for the Republican nomination for Freeholder as the only consistent conservative candidate in the race. I oppose the $7.5 million, 3.4% county tax increase and have a straightforward three-point platform of no county tax increases, full competitive bidding on county contracts and the streamlining of county government,” Krickus said in a statement.

“Any candidate who tells you county taxes need to rise doesn’t understand the budget,” Krickus continued. “When I served as a member of the county budget committee, I was able to keep spending flat and not raise taxes for three consecutive years. I even presented a plan for $28 million in budget savings that the three incumbents have ignored.”

Krickus is a project manager and former CPA who served in the Marine Corps Reserves at Picatinny Arsenal.

Krickus joins a deep ballot that includes newcomers Roman Hirniak of Randolph, Louis Valori of Parsippany, and Peter King who are running as a ticket. Incumbents Douglas Cabana, Thomas Mastrangelo, and Kathy DeFillippo are also running for re-election.

The Primary Election is Tuesday, June 7. Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.