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Essex County board elects Carlos Pomeras president; Murray Thomas chosen vice president

Essex County Board of County Commissioners · January 7, 2026
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Summary

At its reorganization meeting, the Essex County Board of County Commissioners elected Commissioner Carlos Pomeras as president and Commissioner Murray Thomas as vice president, each sworn in by a judge; the board then adopted routine organizational resolutions.

At a reorganization meeting of the Essex County Board of County Commissioners, commissioners elected Commissioner Carlos Pomeras as president and Commissioner Murray Thomas as vice president and administered oaths of office.

Commissioner Gill nominated Pomeras for president, saying he had “a genuine commitment to listening, to collaboration, and service,” and praised his steady leadership. After a second from Commissioner Luciano, the board closed nominations and…

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