Election 2021: Andy Cortes For Point Pleasant Beach Council

POINT PLEASANT BEACH, NJ – Incumbent Point Pleasant Beach councilman Andy Cortes is running for re-election as an independent for this election. Learn more about the sitting councilman before.

Name: George “Andy” Cortes

Age: 63

Town: Point Pleasant Beach Resident since 1968

Occupation: self-employed owner/operator The ANDYMAN, LLC

Education: Studied at Boston University. 1976 Point Beach Graduate

Family: three daughters, one step-daughter, one step-son, seven grandchildren, one step-grandchild, one great-grandchild, one step great-grandchild

Why are you running?
I have enjoyed serving the residents of PPB and would like to continue. To make decisions that are best for the town I love. To be a link to the great past and be an interval in the future.

What is your platform?
Fair and Honest!

Do you have previous experience in the world of politics and government?
I am in my third term (ninth year) as a councilman.

What are the most important issues facing your constituency, and how do you plan to deal with it?
In my opinion, any issue a resident brings forth is important. I’m a resolutionist. If you have an issue, I’ll do my best to address it.

Why should voters vote for you?
First, I’m fair and honest. I’m willing to listen to all sides of an issue, do my homework, and make a thought-out decision. I am always willing to explain why I voted a certain way on resolutions or ordinances.