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Freeholder Terry Duffy

Freeholder Terry Duffy was elected in 2004. He is a life long Passaic County resident, who with his wife Tara and their four children: Sean, Ryan, Terence, and Erin live in the beautiful up county community of West Milford.
Terry attended Don Bosco Preparatory High School in Ramsey and Marist College in Poughkeepsie, New York where he majored in both Business and History.

Terry is a successful small businessman. He owns and operates Duffy's Tavern and Duffy's Riverside Grill in the Riverside section of Paterson. Terry has served in numerous leadership positions with affiliated business and trade associations at the local, county, and state level. Freeholder Duffy also served as the Regional Director of the New Jersey Licensed Beverage Association.

Freeholder Duffy is an active supporter of Passaic County's law and public safety communities. He was honored in 1996 by the Paterson Policeman's Benevolent Association, Local 1 as their Silver Card Holder Award winner.
The Silver Card Holder Award is the highest award that can be given to a civilian by the Policeman's Benevolent Association. He is also a charter member of the Paterson Chapter of the Blue Knights Organization.

Terry's commitment to his community is most evident in his work on behalf of Passaic County's children. He strongly believes in giving back to the community and feels that it is important to provide organized programs and opportunities for our youth. Freeholder Terry Duffy has served as the volunteer Athletic Director and as Basketball Coach at Our Lady Queen of Peace in West Milford, and was honored for his work as the C.Y.O. Coach of the Year. He is an annual sponsor of Little League teams in both Paterson and West Milford. Terry's greatest joy is playing Santa for school, community, and civic groups throughout Passaic County and helping to make the holiday season special for all children.

In 2006, Freeholder Duffy will serve as Chairman of the Law & Public Safety Committee and be a member of the Public Works, Health Education and Community Affairs and Planning and Economic Development Committees.

As a successful businessman, Terry Duffy knows the importance of keeping our County's economic base strong and vital. Two of Terry's goals, as a member of the Passaic County Board of Chosen Freeholders, is to continue the County's current economic development programs and increase opportunities for businesses and families to grow and flourish within our county.