Tracy Silna Zur

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Tracy Silna Zur
Bergen County, New Jersey Freeholder
Assumed office
January 2, 2013
ServingwithSteven Tanelli
Preceded byRobert Hermansen
Personal details
BornMarch 12, 1969
Political party Democratic Party (United States)
Spouse(s)Bobby Zur
Residence Franklin Lakes, New Jersey
Alma mater University of Texas (B.A.)
Fordham University (J.D.)
ProfessionAttorney
Website Freeholder webpage

Tracy Silna Zur is a Freeholder in Bergen County, New Jersey.

In New Jersey, a board of chosen freeholders is the county legislature in each of the state's 21 counties.

Bergen County, New Jersey County in the United States

Bergen County is the most populous county in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2017 Census estimate, the county's population was 948,406, an increase of 4.8% from the 2010 United States Census, which in turn represented an increase of 20,998 (2.4%) from the 884,118 counted in the 2000 Census. Located in the northeastern corner of New Jersey and its Gateway Region, Bergen County is part of the New York City Metropolitan Area and is directly across the Hudson River from Manhattan, to which it is connected by the George Washington Bridge.

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Personal life and education

Silna Zur holds a B.A. from the University of Texas and a J.D. from Fordham University. She is pursuing a Master's in Public Policy from Rutgers University. Silna Zur has three children with her husband, Bobby. [1] She is a resident of Franklin Lakes, New Jersey. [2]

Fordham University American university

Fordham University is a private research university in New York City. Founded by the Catholic Diocese of New York in 1841, it is the oldest Catholic university in the northeastern United States, the third-oldest university in New York, and the only Jesuit university in New York City.

Rutgers University multi-campus American public research university in New Jersey, United States

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, commonly referred to as Rutgers University, Rutgers, or RU, is a public research university in New Jersey. It is the largest institution of higher education in New Jersey.

Franklin Lakes, New Jersey Borough in New Jersey

Franklin Lakes is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 census, the borough's population was 10,590, reflecting an increase of 168 (+1.6%) from the 10,422 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 549 (+5.6%) from the 9,873 counted in the 1990 Census. As of the 2000 Census, Franklin Lakes had the 18th-highest per-capita income of all 566 municipalities in the state. Nationwide, Franklin Lakes ranked 17th among the highest-income places in the United States with a population of at least 10,000. Becton Dickinson, a Fortune 500 company, is headquartered in Franklin Lakes.

Career

In addition to working in private practice, Silna Zur has served as a judge, prosecutor, and public defender. Silna Zur has also worked as legal counsel for Congressman Bill Pascrell, and served on the Bergen County Utilities Authority. [1]

Bill Pascrell American politician

William James Pascrell Jr., is the U.S. Representative for New Jersey's 9th congressional district. He represented New Jersey's 8th congressional district from January 1997 until the redistricting of January 2013, and is a member of the Democratic Party. The district includes Pascrell's hometown of Paterson as well as parts of Passaic, Bergen and Hudson Counties.

Silna Zur was elected to the Bergen County Board of Freeholders in 2012. Her election, along with that of Steven Tanelli, helped Democrats take control of the Board of Freeholders. Both Zur and Tanelli got eeelexted in the 2018 Midterm Election. [3]

Silna Zur is considered a potential future Congressional candidate. [4]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Freeholder Tracy Silna Zur". Bergen County, New Jersey. Archived from the original on 2013-11-08. Retrieved November 8, 2013.
  2. Zusman, Charles. "Bergen freeholder candidates debate before county-wide election; Forum sponsored by Jewish Standard and JCRC", Jewish Standard , October 19, 2012. Accessed November 10, 2013. "'Children have to live and thrive in a safe community,' Tracy Silna Zur of Franklin Lakes, Tanelli’s running mate, said. Government must provide for the needy but 'hold the line by making sure we have smarter government.'"
  3. Ensslin, John (November 6, 2012). "Democrats regain control of Bergen County Freeholders". North Jersey.com. Retrieved November 8, 2013.
  4. Livingston, Abby (November 8, 2013). "Runyan Retirement Sparks Rare Open N.J. Seat". Roll Call. Retrieved November 8, 2013.