Finish The Job.

The Millburn-Short Hills Republican Committee has endorsed Jamie Serruto and former Democrat
Puja Parikh for the two Township Committee seats in the upcoming November 2025 election.

Committed to Millburn’s Future

Serruto and Parikh were inspired to run for Township Committee after seeing the positive changes
implemented by Frank Saccomandi and Ben Stoller as part of the Vote for Millburn platform. Their
leadership brought renewed focus to public safety, responsible development and community-driven governance, reinforcing the importance of fresh perspectives in township leadership.

“We want to build on the progress Frank and Ben have made,” they said. “Unlike our opponents,
we are fully committed to the Charter Commission referendum in November, which is the rst
step toward non-partisan local governance in Millburn. After years of single-party
mismanagement, Millburn voters deserve a chance to move beyond party politics toward a more
united, locally focused township governing structure. We are delighted that Ben and Frank were
able to deliver on this campaign promise.”

“I was willing to switch parties in order to get on board with the Vote for Millburn platform because
Millburn’s future is at risk,” Parikh noted. “I have seen firsthand how single-party rule at the local,
county and state levels fails to prioritize our community. We contribute significant tax dollars to
Newark and Trenton but see little in return. It’s time for leadership that truly advocates for Millburn
– it’s time to receive the investment, accountability and support we deserve.”

The disastrous decision to approve a 100% income-segregated housing project on a contaminated
dump site remains a stark example of how poor leadership has impacted Millburn’s future. Forced
on our community in 2021 by the entirely Democrat-led Township Committee without resident
input, the project poses serious environmental and safety risks and was further exacerbated by the
prior Township Committee’s failure to protect Millburn’s interests.

Serruto added, “We want to bring our leadership experience, deep commitment to our
community, and in-depth knowledge to finishing the job Frank and Ben started, ensuring our
future is determined by our residents and property owners—not by those who neither live here nor
invest in our community.”

Since being sworn into the Township Committee in January 2024, Frank Saccomandi and Ben
Stoller have proven that fresh leadership can bring meaningful change. Their contributions over
the past year highlight how new perspectives can make an immediate and lasting impact on the
community. Some of their signature accomplishments include:

*Empowering the police to fight crime and improve public safety by giving them all the
resources necessary to do their jobs.
- Commissioning a police staffing study to further understand the needs of the
department.
- Crime is already down significantly (in 2024, car thefts were down almost 60% and
home burglaries down almost 40% from the prior year).

*Pushing back on unreasonable Trenton-mandated overdevelopment.

- Leading the charge against the ill-conceived 100% income-segregated $50+ million “developer giveaway” project that exceeded Millburn’s Realistic Development Potential and was concocted and enabled by prior administrations, including the two incumbents running for re-election, who allowed the developer currently suing us to join the lawsuit in 2023.

*Respecting the wishes of residents and encouraging public participation by restoringthe second round of public comment at TC meetings.

- Working proactively to ensure that the mismanagement that occurred under singleparty rule in the third round does not happen again.
- Spearheading the Charter Commission Referendum on the November 2025 ballot, an
important campaign promise that will help pave the way to non-partisan local
governance.

But the job is not done. We’re not out of the woods yet – not by a long shot. Continued progress
requires more change and more new leadership.

Jamie Serruto: Lifelong Millburn Resident, Committed Leader
Jamie Serruto is a lifelong resident of Millburn-Short Hills, with several generations of his family
growing up here. Over 20 family members have graduated from Millburn High School, and Jamie
is a proud alum himself, having served as Class President.
As a senior in high school, Jamie was elected as the youngest-ever member of the Millburn Board
of Education and served with distinction.

“As I did when serving on the Board of Education, I will always prioritize residents’ interests if
elected to the Township Committee,” Jamie said. “Millburn-Short Hills is an exceptional
community, and I will dedicate myself to ensuring that it remains one of the most desirable places
to live.”

Jamie graduated from Fordham University and works as a strategic public affairs consultant. He is
currently Deputy Campaign Manager for Jon Bramnick’s gubernatorial campaign. His dedication
to public service includes:

• Earning the rank of Eagle Scout
• Serving as the youngest elected member of the Millburn Board of Education
• Acting as the current President of the Millburn-Short Hills Fourth of July Committee
• Membership in the Sons of the American Legion
• Volunteering as Assistant Dean of Communications for the American Legion Jersey Boys
• State program
• Serving on St. Rose of Lima’s Parish Pastoral Council and community ministries

His community involvement extends to:

• Volunteering for the Winterwalk Chamber of Commerce, Snowake Stroll, Rocktoberfest
• and Memorial Day parades
• Supporting youth development as an Adult Leader, Merit Badge Counselor, and Lt.
• Governor of the Lenape Trail Klondike Derby for the Boy Scouts of America/Scouting
• America

Puja Parikh: A Community Advocate and Experienced Professional

Puja Parikh is a five-year resident of Millburn-Short Hills and has been deeply involved in the community. Her leadership includes:

• Leading the Millburn-Short Hills Chamber of Commerce as Executive Director, working with local businesses and township leadership
• Serving on the Board of the Short Hills Association
• Coordinating the Millburn Municipal Alliance Committee (MMAC)
• Acting as a Block Captain for the Poets Section Neighborhood Watch
• Volunteering for the Hartshorn Elementary PTO

Puja is a licensed mental health professional with certifications as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker

(LCSW) and Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Her 15-year career spans:

• Education, behavioral health, and public policy
• Public schools, private practice, and community organizations
• Stakeholder collaboration to develop research-driven solutions
• She holds a B.A. in Public Policy and Sociology from UCLA, an MSW from NYU, and is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Psychology.
• Beyond her professional experiences, Puja’s most cherished roles are being a wife and mother of two boys—an 8-year-old and a 3-month-old.

Experienced Leaders Ready to Serve

“Jamie and Puja offer Millburn-Short Hills voters professionalism, deep community service,
knowledge about the township, and expertise in operational and strategic planning,” said Frank

Saccomandi.

“Both of our candidates are moderates—and Puja is a lifelong Democrat—who reject the local partisanship that has negatively impacted safety, educational quality, and property values in educational experience for our children, supporting the development of affordable housing in a transparent, methodical, and responsible manner, and ensuring full compliance with the rule of law. They will listen to our residents and their vision of Millburn’s future,” concluded Jean

Pasternak, GOP Chair.