Warren County is governed by a three-member Board of County Commissioners, who are chosen at-large on a staggered basis in partisan elections with one seat coming up for election each year as part of the November general election. At an annual reorganization meeting held in the beginning of January, the board selects one of its members to serve as Commissioner Director and other as Deputy Director.[1] As of 2024[update], Warren County's Commissioners are:
Deputy Director Jason J. Sarnoski (R, Lopatcong Township; 2025),[2] Lori Ciesla (R, Lopatcong Township; 2026),[3] and Director James R. Kern III (R, Pohatcong Township; 2025).[4][5]
Constitutional officers of Warren County are: Clerk Holly Mackey (R, Alpha; 2027),[6][7] Sheriff James McDonald Sr. (R, Phillipsburg; 2025)[8][9] and Surrogate Michael J. Doherty (R, Washington; 2025).[10][11][12]
References
- ^ Governmental Structure, Warren County, New Jersey. Accessed February 22, 2022. "Warren County operates under the County Commissioner form of county government. The Board of County Commissioners consists of three Commissioners each elected at large for staggered terms of three years. The Commissioner Director is chosen by the full board at the board's annual reorganization meeting in January. The Commissioners supervise, direct and administer all county services and functions through the various departments, autonomous boards, agencies, and commissions. Reporting to the Board of County Commissioners is an appointed County Administrator."
- ^ Jason J. Sarnoski, Warren County, New Jersey. Accessed February 22, 2022.
- ^ Lori Ciesla, Warren County, New Jersey. Accessed February 22, 2022.
- ^ James R. Kern III, Warren County, New Jersey. Accessed February 22, 2022.
- ^ Board of County Commissioners, Warren County, New Jersey. Accessed February 22, 2022.
- ^ County Clerk: Contact Us, Warren County, New Jersey. Accessed February 22, 2022.
- ^ Members List: Clerks, Constitutional Officers Association of New Jersey. Accessed February 22, 2022.
- ^ About, Warren County Sheriff's Office. Accessed February 22, 2022.
- ^ Members List: Sheriffs, Constitutional Officers Association of New Jersey. Accessed February 22, 2022.
- ^ Surrogate's Court, Warren County, New Jersey. Accessed February 22, 2022.
- ^ Members List: Surrogates, Constitutional Officers Association of New Jersey. Accessed February 22, 2022.
- ^ Constitutional Officers, Warren County, New Jersey. Accessed February 22, 2022.