Al Santos (mayor)
| Alberto G. Santos | |
|---|---|
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| Mayor of Kearny, New Jersey | |
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Assumed office January 1, 2000 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
1965[1] Caracas, Venezuela [1] |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
| Alma mater |
Georgetown University (B.S.F.S.) New York University School of Law (J.D.)(LL.M.)[2] |
| Profession | Attorney in New Jersey and New York[2] |
| Website | www.kearnynj.org/Mayor |
Alberto (Al) G. Santos is the Mayor of Kearny, New Jersey. Santos formerly served as councilman of Kearny's Second Ward for one year. Santos was elected Mayor in 1999 and then re-elected in 2001, 2003, 2005, 2009 and 2013.
Background
Al was born in Caracas, Venezuela to Portuguese immigrants from Murtosa, Portugal.[1] In 1979, Al and his family moved to Kearny.
2009 Mayoral Run
Santos was up for reelection in 2009. He had no Democratic opponent(s) during the primary elections. During the general election, his only opponent was Republican, John Leadbeater, a former Councilman who had served 10 years on the Council. The two fought a hard campaign that included a series of local newspaper advertisements. In the end, Santos walked away victorious with a 58% to 42% win against Leadbeater.[3]
Santos also serves as the Clerk to the Hudson County Board of Chosen Freeholders.[4]
References
- 1 2 3 Kearny's Immigrant heritage Nov. 6, 2009
- 1 2 About the Mayor Nov. 6, 2009
- ↑ "Election Services, Hudson County New Jersey Office of the County Clerk". www.hudsoncountyclerk.org. Retrieved 2016-02-23.
- ↑ "Mayor Alberto G. Santos | The Town of Kearny, NJ". www.kearnynj.org. Retrieved 2016-02-23.