MORRIS COUNTY — Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco, R-Morris, was named Legislator of the Year by the New Jersey Conference of Mayors for his leadership in government at their 60th Annual Spring Conference, held from Tuesday, May 20 to Thursday, May 22 in Atlantic City.
“I’m incredibly honored to be named Legislator of the Year by the New Jersey Conference of Mayors,” said Bucco.
“Our mayors are on the front lines of government, working every day to improve the lives of fellow New Jerseyans, and this award is a reflection of the strong partnerships that we’ve built across all levels of government to deliver real, meaningful results to residents of the Garden State.”
Dunellen Mayor Jason F. Cilento thanked Bucco, the new conference president, whom Bucco swore in for the 2025-26 term.
“I congratulate him on his well-deserved recognition as Legislator of the Year, and I look forward to continuing our work with his office to bring about positive change throughout the State of New Jersey,” said Cilento.
Bucco, with Assembly members Aura Dunn (R-Morris) of Mendham and Christian Barranco (R-Morris) of Jefferson Township, serve the 25th Legislative District, which includes the Morris County towns of Boonton Township, Butler, Dover, Harding Township, Jefferson, Kinnelon, Madison, Mendham Borough, Mendham Township, Mine Hill Township, Morris Township, Morristown, Mount Arlington, Randolph Township, Rockaway Borough, Rockaway Township, Victory Gardens, and Wharton; and the Passaic County municipality of West Milford.