Jeffrey Grayzel

Jeffrey Grayzel was born in New York, New York. Grayzel earned a bachelor's degree from Cornell University in 1985 and a graduate degree from Columbia University in 1990. His career experience includes working as a product development engineer.[1]

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Expand AllWho are you? Tell us about yourself.Jeff Grayzel is currently the Mayor in Morris Township, NJ. Mayor Jeff Grayzel was born and raised in New Jersey and has been a resident of Morris Township for twenty four years. As mayor, Jeff applies his engineering and analytical background to develop practical solutions and deliver results. Jeff is an ardent believer in transparency and inclusion, fostering dialogue with people across the ideological spectrum by listening to their beliefs and concerns and working to deliver the best possible outcome for the entire community. This approach has earned him broad support within the community. Jeff has delivered real results for his community, now he’s ready to take that experience to the State Senate to bridge the gap between what our municipalities need and what Trenton delivers.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?Affordability - It is important that we continue to work on new and innovative solutions to reduce unnecessary and wasteful spending while maintaining the exemplary schools and services that make our communities strong.Pandemic Recovery - Ensuring our children's safety is a top priority. It is crucial that we put precautions in place to help schools stay open. Small businesses are the backbone of the economy, and we need to ensure they are getting the support they need to keep their doors open and their staff employed.Preventing Gun Violence - We need to work together to find common sense solutions to our gun violence crisis. We need to ensure our children feel safe in our schools and in our communities. It is critical that we keep deadly weapons out of the hands of violent criminals and domestic abusers while respecting the Second Amendment and rights of responsible gun owners.What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?As an engineer, I bring that engineering mentality and approach to solving a broad range of problems in my own community. New Jersey is a very inefficient state with much redundancy. There is a great opportunity to RE-engineer how we do things in New Jersey in order to make us more efficient and save tax dollars. The NJ Statehouse needs an engineer to lead us in new approaches to solving problems and finding solutions to our affordability issues across our state.Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?.Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?.What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?I believe in prioritizing putting people before politics and working effectively with others to get things done. What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?I am engineer that bring an engineering mindset to finding solutions to a vast array of the problems we face.What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?I believe in prioritizing putting people before politics and working effectively with others to get things done. What legacy would you like to leave?Making NJ more affordableWhat is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?Jeff Grayzel became the first-ever democratic Mayor of Morris Township in 2019.What was your very first job? How long did you have it?Jeff Grayzel is currently the mayor of Morris Township NJWhat is your favorite book? Why?.If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?.What was the last song that got stuck in your head?.What is something that has been a struggle in your life?.What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?Governors should work with the state legislature in the lawmaking process,What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?Affordability: Across NJ our towns have so much to offer. We need to ensure that our communities continue to be desirable places to live, work and raise a family.Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?I believe it is extremely important for state legislators to have previous experience in LOCAL government The municipalities are often the place where policy is implemented, and Trenton has lost touch with how state policy affects our local communities.Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.I believe in prioritizing putting people before politics and working effectively with others to get things done. What process do you favor for redistricting?NJ's current system is fair.If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?Infrastructure-related Committees. Affordable housing.If you are a current legislator, what appealed to you about your current committees?n/aIs there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?.Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?.Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?.Tell us your favorite joke..Should the legislature oversee or grant the use of emergency powers?.Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?I believe in prioritizing putting people before politics and working effectively with others to get things done.