Meet Parsippany Council Candidate Matt Kavanagh

PARSIPPANY, NJ — With Election Day approaching, Patch is putting together a series of candidate profiles so readers can learn more about who’s on their ballot.

Matt Kavanagh is a self-employed U.S. Naval Academy graduate who is throwing his hat in the ring for a seat on the Parsippany Council.

Parsippany Patch asked candidates to share some information about themselves, and asked identical questions to all candidates.

See Kavanagh's responses below:

• Full Name: Matthew Francis Kavanagh
• Age: 45
• Town of Residence: Parsippany
• Party Affiliation: Democratic
• Family: Wife + 2 kids in school system
• Education: US Naval Academy, Bachelors of Science Weapon Systems Engineering and Mechanical Engineering
• Occupation: Self-Employed
• Previous or current elected appointed office (if applicable): N/A

1) Why are you running for this position?

I am running for council to make Parsippany a sustainable and affordable place to live for every resident.

2) What do you believe to be the most pressing issue in the community, and what do you intend to do about it if elected?

In the last four years municipal taxes have gone up by 25% with few actual improvements. I will cut waste and put your tax dollars towards infrastructure and services you deserve.

3) What qualifications and qualities do you possess that make you best suited for the position?

I have held Senior leadership positions in operations, finance, energy, engineering and infrastructure in the public sector for 20 years and have the capabilities to execute a town-wide master plan.

4) Overdevelopment has been a growing concern throughout NJ. How do you intend to address it in your community?

We will seek to have each new development opportunity pass rigorous review of environmental impacts to traffic, water, energy, and resources prior to approvals.

5) If you are running against an incumbent, where do you believe they’re lacking in serving the community? If you are an incumbent, what areas, if any, do you think you could improve upon in terms of public service?

I think they are lacking transparency and are overly loyal to the Mayor and his agenda.

6) In a few words, what is your favorite thing about your community?

The diversity and breadth of community activities available in Parsippany is like none other.

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Election Day is Nov. 4.

If you are running in the Parsippany Council race and did not receive a candidate profile request email, please reach out to jack.slocum@patch.com.