Sixty Second Democracy

Jan 09 2024 10 ep. 53 mins 21
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Do you know exactly what ALL your elected officials actually do? Me neither. I created Sixty Second Democracy to help everyone, from any political party, learn more about what our elected officials really do in their day-to-day jobs representing us, so that we can be more informed. This podcast is not about politics, but rather about the key roles and responsibilities each of our elected officials has, locally to nationally. Come explore with us as we learn more about how our democracy actually works. Why Sixty Seconds? We have a summary of each interview at the beginning of every episode in case you just need a quick overview before you hit the polls. Thanks for listening!

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Nick Diaz: Superintendent Union and Franklin Townships

Jan 09 2024 72 mins  
Dr. Nicholas Diaz, a superintendent, discusses his path to becoming a superintendent and the role of a superintendent in education. He emphasizes the importance of school culture and how it impacts student achievement. Dr. Diaz also explains the process of setting the vision for education through strategic planning and community engagement. He shares challenges and achievements in

Beth Thompson: Supervisor Hunterdon County Board of Elections

Jan 09 2024 97 mins  
In this conversation, Beth Thompson, the Board of Elections Supervisor in Hunterdon County, discusses the role and responsibilities of the Board of Elections. She emphasizes the importance of voter education and addresses misconceptions about vote by mail. Beth also explains the staff and personnel involved in elections, including poll workers and commissioners. She highlights the

County Sheriff

Nov 28 2023 35 mins  
SecurityThe Sheriff's Office provides security for the Hunterdon County Justice Center and its occupants. These include Superior Court judges, their staffs, other court personnel, the probation department, and the Hunterdon County Prosecutor's Office.Correctional ServicesThe Sheriff's Office is also responsible for prisoner transportation to and from the Hunterdon County Correction

County Clerk

Nov 28 2023 55 mins  
The county clerk is referred to as the keeper of the records, property, and land records, home records, tax records, and voting records. They are recorded and reviewed and become permanent records. In addition, the county clerk performs a wide variety of roles from designing the ballot and working with the county board of elections to tallying votes and doing audits. The Clerk is a

Vice Chairman of the Planning & Adjustment Board, Union Township

Nov 28 2023 52 mins  
What does a town planning and adjustment board do? In our discussion, he breaks down the core responsibilities of a planning and adjustment board. He describes the job as being “there to interpret rules that have been made as part of a public process. There's nothing we are doing that is biased towards or against anyone in particular. “The role of the planning board i

Welcome to Sixty Second Democracy

Oct 04 2023 1 mins  
Do you know exactly what ALL your elected officials actually do? Me neither. I created Sixty Second Democracy to help everyone, from any political party, learn more about what our elected officials really do in their day-to-day jobs representing us, so that we can be more informed. This podcast is not about politics, but rather about the key roles and responsibilities each of our e

NJ State Senator Andrew Zwicker

Oct 03 2023 80 mins  
What does a state senator do? Andrew speaks about his role being to serve his constituents by creating, supporting, and voting on state legislation. He speaks about how legislation gets created and passed in NJ, moving through the various houses and committees on their way up to the Governor, and how that process can take many years, and that’s not all bad. Andrew Zwick

Meghan Moore, President of the Board of Education for Clinton (NJ) Public Schools

Oct 03 2023 35 mins  
What is the Board of Education? How is it run? Meghan Moore speaks about representing the community and the school, acting as a bridge between the community and the school administration. “Our job is not to run the school, it’s to support them.” She speaks broadly about the role, as well as touching on topics such as book banning and LGBTQ issues which have become topica

Janice Kovach, Mayor of Town of Clinton, NJ

Oct 03 2023 39 mins  
What does a small town Mayor do? In our discussion, Janice Kovach dives into her role as a strong Mayor in Clinton, NJ, a destination town of 2700 and growing. “ A lot of it is infrastructure, it’s not sexy and fun, it’s get your hands dirty.” She also speaks passionately about how rewarding and fun it can be “I get to talk to kids at school and perform weddings anywhere

Dr. David DeGiralamo, Mayor of Union Township, Hunterdon County NJ

Oct 03 2023 64 mins  
What does a township Mayor do? David is the Mayor of Union Township, in Hunterdon County, and is also a practicing Dentist as well as an Investment Fund Managing Partner at Summit Point Partners. “This job should be about public service, not being a politician. When it’s a resident coming to you saying I have a problem, you can’t dismiss any conversation or call. He