Mercer County Executive Named President of National County Executives Association

Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes announced on Tuesday that he has been elected to a two-year term as President of the County Executives of America (CEA), a national, non-partisan organization representing chief elected county officials across the United States.

His term begins July 1.

CEA consists of more than 700 county or city-county governments across the nation. The Washington, D.C.-based organization is tasked with the duty of representing the county executive form of government before the U.S. Congress, the White House and the departments of the Federal Government.

CEA also works with private sector business leaders to create economic opportunities for its members’ local communities. Hughes just completed a two-year term as CEA First Vice President.

“County Executives of America plays an important role by giving county governments a voice at the national level and by providing a means for county leaders nationwide to discuss how we can deliver local services as effectively and efficiently as possible,” Hughes said. “I’m honored to have the opportunity to lead such a fine organization for the next two years.”

“Brian Hughes’ elevation to the presidency of the County Executives of America brings the kind of vision needed for the organization to progress as one of the key players in the national political process,” CEA Executive Director Mike Griffin said. “His insight and drive will be the guiding light as the country transitions to a new administration and Congress.”

CEA’s membership is composed of top-level elected local government officials, including county executives, county judges, parish and borough presidents, city-county mayors, and commission presidents and chairs.
All members must be duly elected by, and fully represent, their entire constituency, and be responsible for county budgets and services.

Hughes, who in 2015 was re-elected to a fourth four-year term as Mercer County Executive, also serves as board member, Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission; co-chairman, New Jersey Alliance for Action, Mercer County Chapter; member, National Association of Counties; and member, New Jersey Association of Counties.

The attached image of Brian Hughes was provided