Somerset County Freeholder Primary Candidate: Robert Quinn

SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ — Robert Quinn is one of three candidates running for freeholder in the Somerset County primary election being held on Tuesday, June 4.

On the ticket are Republicans Quinn and Patricia "Pat" Walsh who, along with Democrat Melonie Marano, are all vying for the one open seat on the Board of Chosen Freeholders.

All three candidates are vying for their party's nomination on June 4 and then will move on to the general election on Nov. 5.

Robert Quinn

Description:

Robert Quinn, 43, father of two, Franklin Township resident, Republican Candidate for Somerset County Freeholder

What experience do you have that would help you serve?

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Management Information Systems from W.Paul Stillman Business School, Seton Hall University, 1998
• 22 years experience in Information Technology industry
• 16 years management experience
• 20 years experience in Compliance, Process redesign, and cost efficiency utilizing technology
• Numerous leadership roles in St Matthias of Somerset Knights of Columbus
• Executive Board member of St Matthias School Home School Association
• Advisory Board Member for Rutgers Center for Innovation Education
• 2017 Republican Assembly Candidate for Legislative District 17

What issues would you like to address in Somerset County?

Based upon interactions with numerous members of the public I met with recently, the top issue reported by far is affordability. This can be further broken down into taxes, education, healthcare, and yes even day to day purchasing power. Fiscal restraint is required to ensure taxes do not appreciably grow and debt obligations are met. One example of controlling costs would be to move non customer facing local positions to county government and consolidate. Tax collection, for instance, would be an easy immediate win in this instance.

Why should voters vote for you?

As representative of the middle class with a young family, I can best relate to what the public has been experiencing. As Somerset County changes, so too must our representation to stay in pace with public needs and desires. I represent the future for politics in Somerset County. Given my background in both management and cost efficiency experience utilizing technology, I bring unique skills to the Freeholder board as well as the taxpayers.

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