Parsippany Township Council Election 2021: Justin Musella

PARSIPPANY, NJ — In just a few short weeks, Parsippany will elect a mayor and two new Township Council members. Patch has asked local candidates to share their thoughts before the Nov. 2 General Election.

Patch sent out emails to all candidates to the email addresses listed for their campaign provided to the office of the clerk. The responses received will get published between now and Election Day.

Here is the response from Parsippany Town Council candidate Justin Musella.

Name: Justin Musella
Age: 29
Town of residence: Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills
Position sought: Township Council
Party affiliation: Republican
Family: I live in Parsippany with my girlfriend Courtney
Education: Bachelor of Arts, Emory University
Occupation: Senior Account Executive, Enterprise Technology Sales
Previous or current elected appointed office: Chairman of Morris County Young Republicans, Member of the Parsippany-Troy Hills Economic Advisory Committee

Why are you seeking elective office?

I am seeking elected office because I want to make a positive difference in the lives of the residents of our community. Our township has unlimited potential and I believe a new voice is needed on township council who has the will to bring about the change needed to achieve a brighter future. This type of change will produce prosperity for all residents.

The single most pressing issue facing us is recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. What do you intend to do about it?

The first thing is to ensure an orderly return to work at Town Hall so all of the services critical to residents can resume. A functioning government that works efficiently will play a vital role in helping our businesses and restaurants that have suffered greatly under the lockdown. I would safely encourage all of the recreational programs, township events, and civic programs to begin anew. The best way to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic is to start living as closely to normal as possible.

What are the critical differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?

As one of the younger candidates in the field, I bring a fresh perspective to the challenges we face. I will be a tireless advocate for the needs, goals, and desires of the residents who feel they have no voice, no advocate, in local government.

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?

I have always committed myself to performing at levels that go beyond the normal call of duty for any task I face. In my professional life, I have always been a top-rated business producer due to my ability to create new revenue opportunities while keeping costs low. In my personal life, I have led the Morris County Young Republicans from a smaller organization to an almost 90 strong group that has successfully elected many young Republicans throughout the County. Additionally, I am very active in the community and in touch with the needs of our residents. On the weekends I can be spotted cleaning up the Township with other volunteers along with helping our Township’s most vulnerable by helping out at major service projects through the Parsippany Kiwanis Club.

The best advice ever shared with me was:

You are never wrong to do the right thing.

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