Morristown Primary Election 2023: Bruce Meringolo

MORRISTOWN, NJ — Morristown's primary election on June 6 has six candidates running for the open Morristown Town Council Ward seats.

Bruce Meringolo is the sole Republican running for a seat in the fourth ward. Meringolo is running against Democrats Sandi Mayer and Christopher Russo.

In anticipation of the election, Patch sent questionnaires to each of the candidates vying for the open seats, asking them to share facts about themselves and why voters should choose them to represent the community.

Here are candidate Bruce Meringolo's answers below:

• Name: Bruce Meringolo
• Age: 58
• Position sought: Morristown 4th ward council seat
• Party affiliation: Republican
• Education: BS in Computer Science from Syracuse + MBA from Rutgers
• Occupation: DISH Network real estate

Why are you seeking this office?

Bring transparency to Morristown government, Greater fiscal discipline, Improve quality of life issues.

Please complete this statement: The single most pressing issue facing my constituents is___, and this is what I intend to do about it.

There are many issues facing our community and all are important including the high cost of living here, safety, development, and general quality of life.

What are the major differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?

Experience

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this post?

15 years serving my community as Mayor, councilman, school board member where I previously lived.

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about yourself and your positions?

I look forward to the voter getting to know me more and I look forward to the bringing a new perspective to the council.