Mayor Wayne D. Zitt Jr. was born in Weehawken and is a lifelong resident of Hudson County. He served as the chief of staff to 32nd Legislative District Assemblywoman Angelica Jimenez from 2012 to 2016 and as senior advisor to Assembly Speaker Vincent Prieto from 2017 to 2018.

 

A graduate of North Bergen High School, he was an all-state football player and High School Heisman Trophy Winner in 1994 and continues to coach and referee sports for kids. Since 2018 he has been Certified Education Facilities Manager for Hudson County Schools of Technology.

 

Mayor Zitt has served for years on the Guttenberg Democratic Committee and is the council chair for Guttenberg’s Police Committee and council liaison for Public Works, Buildings and Grounds, and UEZ. Among his achievements are expanding senior services in Guttenberg, including implementing a senior nutritional program; upgrading and improving parks in the community; and saving residents nearly $1M in taxes over four years through a partnership with the school and Board of Education.

 

He is the proud father of two children, son Devan and daughter Isabella.