Meet The Gloucester Township Mayoral Candidate: Joseph Damico

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ — Republican Joseph Damico is challenging Gloucester Township Mayor David Mayer in this fall's elections. Both candidates are running unopposed in their respective primaries, and will meet in the Nov. 8 general election.

Patch asked each candidate to complete a questionnaire outlining biographical information, their platform and their stands on a handful of issues. Patch will run profiles using these responses in the months leading up to Election Day.

Profiles are presented here in the same format as the questionnaires given to the candidates. There were no further instructions, and none of the responses has been edited (beyond basic proofreading and formatting). Readers can make their own judgments on how the candidates did or didn't answer the questions.

This is the profile submitted by Joseph Damico.

Age (as of Election Day)

45

Party Affiliation

Republican

Family

Wife Bridgette and daughter Claudia

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

No

Education

USAF 1996-2002 SOF-TACP
BS, University of Phoenix- Management
AS, CC of Air Force- Information Systems Technology
Licensed Home Inspector
Radon measurement technician

Occupation

Self Employed:
JD Custom Interiors, LLC 2007
Ace Home Inspections, LLC 2012
Clean Starr, LLC 2020

Previous or Current Elected or Appointed Office

None

Campaign website

Under construction

Why are you seeking elective office?

Gloucester Township needs a new perspective and direction to rebuild our community

The single most pressing issue facing our (board, district, etc.) is _______, and this is what I intend to do about it.

Taxes, taxes, taxes! Our town needs to eliminate wasteful municipal spending. We also need to cut the red tape. I want to make GT the most business friendly town around. Introducing ratables via new businesses will help offset the tax burden on our citizens.

What are the critical differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?

I have the life and business experience to restore Gloucester Township to a thriving community

If you are a challenger, in what way has the current board or officeholder failed the community (or district or constituency)

Businesses are fleeing our town. Our business districts have more for sale or lease signs than signs that say open. Combined with senseless spending and debt service, this administration has stressed taxpayers to their limits. The citizens of GT deserve better!

Describe the other issues that define your campaign platform.

Open communication
Accountability
Business development
Elimination of wasteful municipal spending
Road improvement plan
Sensible budgeting
Community development

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?

I have over 20 years of success in business and over 6 years of military achievements to offer Gloucester Township.

The best advice ever shared with me was:

Do what is right, not what is easy

What else would you like voters to know about yourself and your positions?

I am a conservative businessman; I want small government, low taxes, and a thriving community for our GT families to enjoy!