Jordan Glatt is an American politician who served as mayor of Summit, New Jersey. The city's 27th mayor, he was the first Democrat to hold the office.[1] He is currently the Shared Service Czar alongside former Harding mayor Nicolas Platt in the administration of New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy.[2]
Mayor Jordan Glatt | |
|---|---|
| 27th Mayor of Summit | |
| In office 2003–2011 | |
| Preceded by | Walter Long |
| Succeeded by | Ellen Dickson |
| New Jersey Shared Service Czar | |
| In office 2018–Incumbent | |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Summit, New Jersey |
Early life
editBefore entering politics, Glatt was the Chief marketing officer of a social media start up Free All Media, while also serving on its board of directors. Starting in 1999, he was the Chief executive officer of a household consumer company Magla Products, which is valued at $90,000,000.[3]
Political career
editMayor of Summit
editBefore being elected the first Democrat mayor of Summit in 2005, Glatt had also been elected the first Democrat member of the City Council in 2001. As mayor, he is most remembered for leading Summit through Hurricane Irene,[1] during which he became increasingly exasperated towards JCP&L, and its inability to provide a timely recovery of the city's power. His feud with the company reared its head a second time during the 2011 Halloween nor'easter when JCP&L left most of the city stranded without power for weeks.[4]
Post Mayoral career
editAfter leaving office, Glatt served on the Wofford College Board of Trustees and was a member of the New Jersey Economic Growth Council. He was vice chairman of the New Jersey Gaming and Horse Racing Commission the New Jersey president of the Young Presidents' Organization. Glatt has also served on the boards of the International Housewares Association and Students in Free Enterprise. He also joined the Community Foundation of New Jersey as Director of Strategic Partnerships.[3] Glatt has also remained active in Union County Democratic politics, endorsing Tom Malinowski during his 2018 election.[5] Shortly after, he was named one of the two Shared Service Czars in Governor Phil Murphy's administration alongside Republican and former Harding mayor Nicolas Platt.[2][6]
Glatt was named the "Vice President for Advancement and Special Assistant to the President" at Centenary University on July 31, 2023.[7]
References
edit- ^ a b Elliott, Greg. "Summit Democrats to Honor Jordan Glatt and Susan Hairston at Second Annual (Virtual) Dinner". www.tapinto.net. Retrieved 22 November 2022.
- ^ a b Wildstein, David. "Murphy names Glatt and Platt as Shared Services Czars". newjerseyglobe.com. Retrieved 22 November 2022.
- ^ a b "Jordan Glatt Joins Community Foundation of New Jersey". patch.com. Community Foundation of New Jersey. Retrieved 22 November 2022.
- ^ Martin, Asia. "Summit Mayor Jordan Glatt frustrated with JCP&L". www.nj.com. Retrieved 22 November 2022.
- ^ "CD7 Flashpoint: Former Summit Mayor Glatt Backs Malinowski". www.insidernj.com. Retrieved 22 November 2022.
- ^ "Jordan Glatt Named Vice President for Advancement and Special Assistant to the President at Centenary University". Centenary University. Retrieved 9 October 2023.