Alisa Cooper

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Alisa Cooper is an American Democratic Party politician from New Jersey,who was elected Freeholder-at-Large in November 2005 representing all of Atlantic County.

Cooper was born and raised in Atlantic City. She is a graduate of Atlantic City High School and the University of Maryland from which she holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Music Education. Cooper is the owner of "Alisa Cooper Orchestras", a music and entertainment agency. Alisa is also a music educator in the Egg Harbor Township Schools. She is a member of the N.J.E.A.; Atlantic City Musicians Association #661-708; and many other civic, professional and religious organizations. She belongs to Congregation Beth Israel,a Jewish synagogue in Northfield, New Jersey. Throughout her career as an entertainer and educator, she has been the recipient of numerous awards for her charitable activities as she has generously volunteered her time energy,and her talents for many causes and organizations throughout South Jersey. She is a member of the Tourism Advisory and Workforce Investment Boards. She also serves on the following committees: County Code Review, Human Services, Intergovernmental, Land Development Standards,and Public Health and Environmental Committee. During her time as a Freeholder, Cooper has raised many controversial issues regarding the ethics and practices of the county government. She resides in Linwood, New Jersey.

Preceded by
Steven Johnson
Atlantic County Freeholder-at-Large
January 3, 2006 – present
Incumbent


Atlantic County Board of Chosen Freeholders New Jersey State Flag

Chairman: Joseph F. Silipena (At-Large)

Vice Chairman: Thomas Russo (District 2)

Alisa Cooper (At-Large), James Curcio (District 5), Frank V. Giordano (At-Large) Joe Kelly (At-Large), Lawton Nelson (District 1), Sue Schilling (District 4), Frank Sutton (District 3)