Anthony L. Romano is an American

United States

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 Democratic Party

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 politician

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, who represents District 5 on the Hudson County, New Jersey

Hudson County, New Jersey

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 Board of Chosen Freeholders

Board of Chosen Freeholders

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; 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.

Born and raised in Hoboken, New Jersey

Hoboken, New Jersey

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, 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

Hoboken High School

Hoboken High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school in Hoboken, New Jersey, part of the Hoboken Public Schools district.As of the 2008-09 school year, the school had an enrollment of 540 students and 49.5 classroom teachers , for a student–teacher ratio of 10.9.The school was the...

 with degrees in history from St. Peter's College and criminal justice from New Jersey City University

New Jersey City University

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