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2nd Ward Councilman
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My name is Richard Koziol and I am Linden's 2nd
Ward Councilman. I was elected to this position in November, 2004,
and have served since January, 2005. I am serving my first
three-year term on Council. It is both an honor and privilege to
represent my neighbors in Linden's Second Ward, and the City of
Linden.
I reside on Spruce Street with my wife Kelly Anne, and our two sons
Jonathan and Matthew. My wife and I are both lifelong Linden
residents, and bought our home in the Second Ward in 1983. Our whole
family has attended the Linden Public School system.
I am employed with an advertising and marketing firm in Scotch
Plains as a Creative Director.
Both my wife Kelly and I have always been civic minded, volunteering
our time for many worthwhile city organizations, activities and
programs. We give so much of ourselves because of our love for our
community. Linden has been good to our family, and we enjoy giving
of our time and resources to make Linden an even better place to
live.
Prior to being elected Councilman, I served nine years as an elected
official on our Board of Education, two of those years as Board
President.
Additional civic experience, community involvement and affiliations
include the following:
Member, Linden Board of Education (Three terms) 1995-2004 Board President 97-98, 98-99
Commissioner, Linden Zoning Board of Adjustment 1993-1995
Parent Teacher Association President
Linden Elementary School Eight 1991-1995
Linden High School 2000-2004
Member, Linden Educational Support Team
Co-Coordinator, Linden High School CEProject Graduation (2000-present). Event volunteer since 1990
Trained Leader, Committee Member, BSA Troop 145, Clark, N.J.
Superintendent's Facilities Review Committee (Bond referendum review of district facilities)
Member, Linden Cultural & Heritage Committee
Member, Linden City Democratic Club
Member, Linden Second Ward Democratic Club (20 years)
On Council, I proudly serve on the following Committees:
Engineering
SID
Public Works
Weights, Measures, Licenses and Permits
Scout Day Activities
Linden Historical Society Ad-hoc Committee
I am also one of three City Council Liaisons to the Linden
Board of Education and the Linden Merchants Association.
I will work diligently and collectively with other council members and our city
administration on all issues, to ensure the safety and stability of our
neighborhood. I will answer to my constituents, and provide a strong voice on
their behalf. And, I will diligently follow-up all correspondence from
constituents regarding item affecting their homes and surrounding properties.
I bring to Lindenšs City Council the integrity, dedication and passion to serve
my community that I have exhibited throughout my professional, civic, and
private life.
If you have question or concerns regarding any issue in the Second Ward, please
contact me at 862-6820. Please note, this is a phone number exclusively for
constituents.
Linden City Council meetings are broadcast on local channel 36 live on the 3rd
Tuesday of each month. After that they are telecast throughout the month.
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