Candidate Profiles
Joseph C. Schilp, Jr. | Mayoral Candidate
Joe is seeking the mayoral seat because he believes as so many of us do that the municipal budget and resulting increased taxes continue to spiral out of control under the reckless spending of the current mayor.
Joe is a Senior Video Production Specialist for Giants Stadium/Izod Center. He has been working in the field of video production for 19 years. During the years in his chosen profession, Joe has been privileged to direct entertainment crews in video production and/or events for a variety of professional and amateur sports events including the 1999 FIFA WomanÕs World Cup, the 2002 and 2003 NBA Finals, the 1995 Stanley Cup Finals and the 2000 NFC Championship Game and many other high profile events. With a strong work ethic Joe is also very familiar with budgeting and the means to accomplish goals with available revenue. In addition to his charitable activities, Joe serves as Coordinator for the New Jersey Chapter of the Americans for Prosperity Foundation.
Joe Schilp is 41 years old and has been a resident of Piscataway for nine years. He earned his Bachelor of Art and Communication and Master of Arts degrees from William Paterson University and lives with his family at 11 Spruce Lane.
Sean Moran | Council At Large
Sean Moran is seeking a council seat because he is committed to giving back to the community he calls home. He believes Piscataway needs a bi-partisan governing body that truly represents the interests of all Piscataway residents and local businesses.
Sean is employed as a Tax Manager for a major New Jersey Fortune 50 company. He holds a Bachelor of Science from York College and a Masters of Science, Taxation from Farleigh Dickinson University. Ten years experience in corporate tax planning and compliance in addition to management experience within the business world would bring a new perspective to township government.
Sean is 34 years old and has resided in Piscataway for 8 years. He resides at 422 Plainfield Avenue.
Jan Braverman | Council At Large
Jan Braverman is seeking office to promote more transparency in the township government and offer more respect for its citizens. He sees the need to develop legal means to prevent abuse of eminent domain. Jan believes that the concerns of the people of Piscataway have for too long been ignored by the current governing body.
Jan is a veteran of the United States Army having served in Vietnam. In Vietnam, he assisted in the building of an orphanage for displaced children while also fulfilling his assigned duties. Jan holds a Bachelor of Science degree from UCLA and of graduate studies in chemical engineering. He is now a self-employed private investor, with a work history of management skills.
Jan is 58 years old and has lived in Piscataway for 25 years. He has many special interests one of which is the Piscataway Libraries where he has assisted with book sales.
Jan resides at 245 Princeton Road.
Read my recent letter to the editor of the Home News & Tribune.
Gene Bozzo | Council At Large
Gene Bozzo is seeking a seat on the council because he believes that the present governing body is unresponsive to the needs of the community they are elected to serve and puts special interests over those of their constituents. With townspeople burdened by ever-increasing taxes, Gene sees the pressing need for a balanced governing body that can only occur with a two-party system of governance allowing for checks and balance.
Gene has been a partner of Marketing & Promotions, an advertising company in South Plainfield for the past 15 years. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing and Finance from Fairleigh Dickinson University, an MBA in Marketing from Chadwick University and a Certification in Business Communication.
A former president of the N.J. Business Marketing Association, Gene currently serves as the organization's treasurer. He is a member of the Piscataway High School Booster Club. Gene serves as president of the Piscataway/Middlesex/South Plainfield Chamber of Commerce. He is a member of the Piscataway Board of Education and chairs its community relations Committee. He also sits on the School Policy and Negotiations committees. Gene previously served as chairman of the Piscataway Public Relations Committee and was responsible for organizing the annual street fair.
Gene is married and has resided in Piscataway for 19 years. He lives with his family at 300 Tabb Avenue.
Read my recent letter to the editor of the Home News & Tribune.