Brick Township Council Election 2019: Vince Minichino

BRICK, NJ — As Election Day 2019 nears, Patch is sharing profiles of the candidates for local office.

Vince Minichino is one of eight candidates seeking election to the Brick Township Council. Four seats, each with a four-year term, are on the Nov. 5 ballot. Minichino is one of four Democrats seeking a seat; his running mates are Andrea Zapcic, Lisa Crate and Art Halloran. Their Republican opponents are Jim Fozman, Max Flores, Victoria Chadwick and Neil Napolitano.

Patch asked each candidate the same questions. Here are his answers.

Name: Vince Minichino

Age: 54

Employment: Business Agent for Teamsters

Tell us about your public service (township boards, committees you sit on): Coach with Brick Little League (1998-2006); Ride with American Legion Motorcycle Riders Association

Any previous elected office (council, school board, etc)? How many years have you served? None.

What conflicts would you have (what won't you be able to vote on) if elected? Serving on Council is a serious responsibility. I will consult with our Township attorney to ensure that I avoid any conflicts, however I do not believe there are any issues I cannot vote on in the immediate future.

Tell us about the most important thing you do that has nothing to do with politics or your employment: This is an easy question. The most important thing in my life is my family. I have two grown children; a son who is 29; and my daughter, who is 26. They are both great kids, and they made it very easy to be a parent. This Thanksgiving, I will have something extra to be thankful for. My first granddaughter ( Mia Danielle) is expected on November 28th.

What will you do if you are elected to council? If elected I will continue the policies of the Ducey administration. These policies have led to fiscal stability. I will add my experience to the team, so we can continue to ensure stable and responsible finances. I also believe it is important to stay involved in the community. It is easy for elected officials to lose touch with the people they represent; I will be accessible and will reach out to the people of Brick so I can be responsive to the needs of our town.

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