Manalapan Mayor To Seek Republican Nomination for Monmouth County Freeholder

Manalapan Mayor Andrew Lucas said he is seeking the Republican nomination for Monmouth County Freeholder.

“I am proud to announce my candidacy for the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders today,” said Lucas in a press release. “Prior Freeholders have set a tradition of fiscal responsibility and visionary planning, making Monmouth County one of the best places to live, work or visit in America. I intend to build upon this tradition and I believe my experience makes me the best candidate to do so.”

A lifelong resident of Monmouth County, Lucas, who was raised on a working farm in Manalapan, cited his broad life experience as a major asset.

“In these difficult economic times, I believe my education and finance background is definitely a major asset," Lucas said in a press release. "I think my record in Manalapan of cutting over $2 million in wasteful spending and being at the forefront of sharing services to create more efficiency in government bears that out. I also know being raised on a farm, as well as now owning my own farm, has given me an appreciation for hard work and a respect for the environment that will allow me to serve the people of Monmouth County well.”

Lucas, a principal owner of Lucas Capital Advisors, an investment management firm, also has a degree in Economics from Princeton University.

Lucas is also the owner of Walnut Grove Farm in Manalapan. He has served on the Manalapan Township Committee since 2005, during which he has served three terms as Mayor.