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Chris Weber
2023 Candidate Information
Office: New Jersey General Assembly
Legislative District: 21st
Candidate Bio
Chris Weber currently serves on the Township Committee for Springfield, where he and his family have lived for 16 years. Chris has supported the community through his various roles in law enforcement as well as serving as Mayor, Deputy Mayor, and chair for the Public Safety Division.
After graduating with his A.S. in Criminal Justice, Chris went to work for the Newark Police Department. He was a Police Officer and Detective assigned to some of the most esteemed squads in the country, NITRO, the A.T.T.F. and the South District Narcotics Unit.
For six years Chris was the Detective Supervisor for the Newark Police Department School Safety Task Force where their unit was responsible for the safety of approximately 25,000 children a day to and from school. Chris was also an elected official to the Newark Fraternal Order of Police Union and served as a Trustee and Board Member.
After an accomplished career in law enforcement, he transitioned into the world of real estate where he is a partner in a team with his wife Vanggie.
He is passionate about keeping his district a safe community for families and supporting our public schools.
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