Parsippany-Troy Hills is represented by Republicans at every level of government. Get to know the people who carry our community’s voice on the Township Council, the Morris County Board of Commissioners, and in the New Jersey Legislature.

Local Government

On the Township Council

Two Republicans serve on the five-member Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council, the body that sets the budget, adopts ordinances, and makes the day-to-day decisions that shape life in our township. All five seats are elected at-large, so each member answers to the whole community.

Township Council

Paul Carifi, Jr.

Republican · Elected At-Large

A Republican member of the Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council, elected at-large to a term running through 2027. He has also served as Council President and remains a steady voice for careful budgeting and strong public safety.

Township Council

Matt McGrath

Republican · Elected At-Large

A Republican member of the Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council, elected at-large to a term running through 2027. He is focused on keeping our township affordable and well run for families, seniors, and small businesses.

County Government

On the Morris County Commission

Morris County is governed by a seven-member, all-Republican Board of County Commissioners, elected at-large to staggered three-year terms. The board adopts the county budget and oversees the services shared across Morris County's towns — roads and bridges, parks and open space, the sheriff and public safety, and more — including here in Parsippany-Troy Hills. Each year the board chooses a Director and Deputy Director to lead it.

County Commissioner · Director

Stephen H. Shaw

Republican · Mountain Lakes

Serves as Director of the Morris County Board of County Commissioners for 2026. A Republican elected at-large, his current term runs through 2027.

County Commissioner · Deputy Director

John Krickus

Republican · Washington Township

Serves as Deputy Director of the Board of County Commissioners for 2026, helping lead the seven-member board that runs Morris County government.

County Commissioner

Douglas R. Cabana

Republican · Boonton Township

A Republican member of the Morris County Board of County Commissioners, elected at-large and serving a three-year term through 2028.

County Commissioner

Thomas J. Mastrangelo

Republican · Montville

A Republican member of the Morris County Board of County Commissioners, elected at-large and serving a three-year term through 2028.

County Commissioner

Christine Myers

Republican · Harding Township

A Republican member of the Morris County Board of County Commissioners, elected at-large and serving a three-year term through 2028.

County Commissioner

Tayfun Selen

Republican · Chatham Township

A Republican member of the Morris County Board of County Commissioners, elected at-large to a three-year term on the county governing board.

County Commissioner

Deborah Smith

Republican · Denville Township

A Republican member of the Morris County Board of County Commissioners, elected at-large and serving a three-year term through 2027.

State Government

In Trenton — Legislative District 26

Parsippany-Troy Hills sits in New Jersey's 26th Legislative District, represented in Trenton by an all-Republican delegation: one State Senator and two members of the General Assembly. They carry our community's voice to the State House on taxes, public safety, and the issues that reach beyond Township Hall.

State Senate · District 26

Joseph Pennacchio

Republican · Rockaway Township

Has represented the 26th Legislative District — which includes Parsippany-Troy Hills — in the New Jersey State Senate since 2008.

General Assembly · District 26

Jay Webber

Republican · Morris Plains

Represents the 26th Legislative District, including Parsippany-Troy Hills, in the New Jersey General Assembly.

General Assembly · District 26

Brian Bergen

Republican · Denville

Represents the 26th Legislative District, including Parsippany-Troy Hills, in the New Jersey General Assembly.

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