Madden Announces Ward II Reelection Bid

Rich Madden, the first Councilman elected from East Summit in 36 years, announced his candidacy for re-election as Ward II Councilman.

Madden served as 2010 & 2011 Council President Pro-Tem, Deputy Mayor, Finance Chair and led efforts to reduce school and city budgets and property taxes. He chaired the committees that hired the new City auditors and solicitor.

Madden has encouraged conciliatory relationships with Freeholders and State Legislators as 2012 Council President. He organized the first joint televised meeting of Council and the Board of Education, stressed ethics, public safety and education as priorities and has encouraged Service Academy applications for potential leaders.

As an experienced businessman and Summit resident since 1983, Madden has experience in cost controls, planning and improvements that relate to Summit’s needs.

His interests are to limit spending and taxes, maintain top-notch schools without overspending, and building teamwork and consensus with the Mayor and Council. He visions a plan that improves our downtown and mass transit hub with adequate parking, public safety, preservation of green areas, and programs and housing that retain our valued residents.

PERSONAL: Married to Paula Mooney; Five adult children; Honest, reliable, common sense; Morris Avenue, Townhouse BB;Facebook: Rich Madden
E-mail: rmadden@cityofsummit.org; Candidate Shows: HomeTowneTV.org

BUSINESS EXPERIENCE: VP/General Manager, Pirelli – new products; President, Nortron Corp.– successful team start-up; President, Kleber USA – sold to Michelin; CEO, Adidas USA – managed 600 employees; Chairman, MARS Management Consultants and Fleet Team LLC.

EDUCATION: MBA, Harvard University;
BS, United States Naval Academy–Served on Honor Guard to the President at the White House;
U.S. Marine Corps, Missile Battery Commanding Officer; commended for operational readiness