Anthony Romano

Who is Anthony Romano?

Anthony L. Romano is an American Democratic Party politician, who represents District 5 on the Hudson County, New Jersey Board of Chosen Freeholders; one of nine members who serve in a legislative role administering all county business. Romano was elected in 2008 and took office on January 2, 2009.

Both of Romano's grandfathers immigrated from Italy to the United States during the First World War. Born and raised in Hoboken, New Jersey, Romano is a Retired Captain of Police, serving with the Hoboken Police Department from 1978 through 2011. Romano is also a former teacher at Hoboken High School with degrees in history from St. Peter's College and criminal justice from New Jersey City University.