Longtime Madison Volunteer Landrigan To Run for Borough Council

Robert (Bob) Landrigan has announced his candidacy for Madison Borough Council. 

Landrigan, a Republican, is currently the coordinator of the Madison Office of Emergency Management and an active Auxiliary Police officer. He is an EMT and serves as the president of the . He also serves on the . 

The terms of council members Sam Cerciello, a Republican, and Robert Conley, the lone Democrat on the six-member council, expire at the end of this year, along with that of GOP Mayor Mary-Anna Holden.

In a release, Landrigan, 54, a vice president in corporate real estate with JPMorgan Chase, said that in serving on the Council, it is his "intent to continue his service to Madison by bringing to the town his experience and knowledge in both the private and public sector." He will:

• Take a business approach to government and be fiscally responsible. Large and small companies alike are being asked to look closely at how they conduct their business in an age of financial constraints while remaining competitive. This holds true for Madison. For our town to retain its reputation as one of the state's most respected and desirable communities, we must carefully plan and deliver projects and services while minimizing their burden on taxpayers. Each must be fairly evaluated and prioritized based upon the value they add to the community.
• Set a goal of maintaining Madison’s high standard of living and service. The residents of Madison have long enjoyed, and continue to expect, a high standard of service from its uniformed services, schools and government.  These are important to potential residents as well. We must look at ways to not only maintain, but also enhance them, in a manner that is equitable to all residents. 
• Strive to be inclusive. The strength of Madison lies in its citizens – their knowledge, experience and willingness to contribute. Madison is fortunate to have a population with a broad knowledge base and skill set. Borough government must elicit their input and include them in planning and decision making whenever possible.

Landrigan said that his professional experience has given him insight into the challenges that towns face throughout the United States and Europe. He has seen the devastation declining property values have had on towns as a source of revenue. He has also seen the impact they have had on residents as, for many, their home is the largest investment they will make. Throughout his tenure at JPMorgan Chase, he has continually been mandated with the task of delivering products and services to the firm and its shareholders in the most cost-effective manner possible.

Landrigan has been an active and riding member of the Madison Volunteer Ambulance Corps for 14 years, having served as president and captain, and, again, being elected president this year. In this role, and as an Auxiliary Police officer, he "has seen, first hand, the value residents place on the services they receive [, and] the challenges many residents must face." As president of a volunteer organization which relies upon donations to meet its operating expenses, Landrigan said that he "appreciates the need for fiscal responsibility while still providing needed services."

As the coordinator for the Madison Office of Emergency Management, Landrigan participates in emergency planning for the town, and is the point of contact with Morris County and the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Landrigan recently oversaw the application for approximately $70,000 in FEMA reimbursements due Madison as a result of recent storms. On the Board of Health, he is actively involved in evaluating the services provided by the Health Department while looking to ensure the Health Department does so in a cost effective manner. 

Landrigan and his wife of 29 years, Donna, live on Cedar Avenue and have resided in Madison for 18 years, and have three adult children. He received degrees from New York University in Economics and Marketing.

“I believe my extensive corporate background, coupled with many years of community and public service to the residents of Madison, have well prepared me to serve the residents as a member of the Borough Council," Landrigan said in the release. "My management, leadership, teamwork and financial skills will help Madison overcome the challenges it faces and continue to move forward”.