John D'Amico, Jr.

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John D'Amico, Jr. is an American Democratic Party politician from New Jersey, who currently serves on the Monmouth County, New Jersey Board of Chosen Freeholders and served in the New Jersey Senate in 1988 and 1989.

D’Amico served for two terms as a Councilman in Oceanport, New Jersey and two terms as a Monmouth County Freeholder. As Freeholder, he founded the Monmouth County Department of Transportation and the Office of Recycling. He was elected to a third three-year term as Freeholder in November 2007. As a freeholder, D'Amico oversees Planning, Commerce and Education, which includes Brookdale Community College, Economic Development & Tourism, Planning Board, Superintendent of Schools and the Vocational Board of Education.

During his tenure in the New jersey Senate, sponsored bills on transportation and the environment, including a Green Acres Bond Act and the Clean Water Enforcement Act.

In 1992, he was appointed as a Judge of the New Jersey Superior Court. In 2003, he was appointed Chairman of the New Jersey State Parole Board, serving until 2007.

D'Amico is a graduate of Harvard College and Harvard Law School.