Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Nominations topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Senate Judiciary Committee releases slate of nominations including two Superior Court nominees
Summary
The New Jersey Senate Judiciary Committee on Dec. 5 advanced a series of executive nominations — including Michael Antonowitz and Christopher F. Struben for superior court — moving them to the full Senate for consideration. Multiple authority and commission nominees were also released on consent.
The New Jersey Senate Judiciary Committee on Dec. 5 voted to release a batch of executive nominations to the full Senate, including two Superior Court nominees and a number of appointments to state and regional authorities.
Michael Antonowitz of Edgewater, nominated for reappointment to the Superior Court, thanked Gov. Murphy and other supporters and told the committee he is familiar with the New Jersey bench manual for jury selection and accepts electronic filings. After brief remarks the committee moved the nomination and released it by roll call.
Christopher F. Struben of Colonia, nominated for the Superior Court, was introduced with endorsements from county and state officials. Struben described more than 30 years in practice, said he had a long professional relationship with Senate President Nicholas Scutari and told the committee he would follow established bench practices. The committee moved and released his nomination.
The committee also released a series of appointments to regional and state authorities and boards without individual testimony. Among those advanced were:
- Jeffrey Nash, reappointment to the Delaware River Port Authority, who described DRPA’s bridge and transit operations and ongoing capital work; advocates and sponsors praised his stewardship.
- Al Comaffey, reappointment to the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission, who noted the commission’s bi-state membership and toll-funded operations.
- Alvin Bontero, nominee for the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, who described private-sector and nonprofit experience and answered senators’ questions about board oversight and the Real ID rollout.
- M. Earl Ransom and Colonel Arthur Rasco, nominated to the Delaware River and Bay Authority and Army National Guard leadership respectively; both spoke about public-service credentials.
Most nominations were moved on consent or by a simple motion and released by roll call; the committee announced that the nominations will be considered at the Senate’s full voting session.
The committee adjourned after completing the agenda and advancing the nominations.
