Cumberland County, New Jersey
Democrats for
Affordability & Change
Democrats for
- Robert Austino
For Sheriff
- LaRae Smith
- Joseph Pepitone
- Ron Franceschini
for County Commissioner
Cumberland County Needs Leaders
who will Fight to make our county safe and affordable.
Robert Austino
for Sheriff
- Over 30 years of public service and government administrative experience, particularly in budget management
- Member of the Vineland Police Department from 1973 – 2003
- Elected Sheriff of Cumberland County in 2009
- Elected to the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners in 2024
“There has been no greater honor than to serve the people of Cumberland County for more than 30 years. As your Sheriff, I will focus on keeping our communities safe and protecting our quality of life.”
LaRae Smith
for County Commissioner
- Vice President of Commercial Township Board of Education
- Vice Chair of Commercial Township Land Use Board
- Building One New Jersey 2024
Leader of Year and currently the Recording and Corresponding Secretary of the Building One America Board - 17 years in education as a para-professional, substitute teacher, 21 century coordinator, and Financial Literacy Teacher.
- Build One New Jersey 2024 Leader of the Year
- Member of Commercial Township Board of Education
- Chair of Commercial Township Land Use Board
- Chair of Commercial Township Democratic Committee
“I will be the voice of all people and fight for those who are most in need. Addressing financial security and efficiency in our government will be my priority.”
Joseph Pepitone
for County Commissioner
- 36 years in education as a science teacher, guidance counselor, substitute teacher, and now a mental health therapist
- Experienced public servant, including roles as union president/chief negotiator, Board of Education Vice President, County Freeholder/Deputy Director, and Millville City Commissioner
- Helped support economic development and public safety through projects, such as the Union Lake shopping center, a new city EMS system, and public safety equipment upgrades
“My commitment is to the people of Cumberland County and finding ways to support our local businesses and neighborhoods. Working together, we can maintain our proud history.”
Ron Franceschini
for County Commissioner
- Over 30 years of leadership in healthcare, emergency management, and education, including hospital program leadership, disaster preparedness, and college teaching
- Served in public office and community leadership roles as Vineland Councilman, President of the Vineland Board of Education, and Chairman of the Cumberland County Community Advisory Board of Health
- Built a strong record in public safety and training through emergency planning, CPR/AED instruction, disaster response, and coordination with health agencies, schools, and local government
“Cumberland County deserves leaders who plan for the future and prepare for the challenges of the future. As your County Commissioner, I will keep you, my fellow residents, the focus and beneficiary of public policy, not the victim.”
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