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Freeholder Deputy Director Pat Lepore

Freeholder Pat Lepore was elected in November of 2004. Freeholder Lepore is also serving his third term as the Mayor of West Paterson .

Growing up in Paterson, the Mayor graduated from St. Joseph's High School.
Pat and his wife, Linda, have been proud to call the Borough of West Paterson home for the past 31 years. Their son, Robert, is currently on active duty as a United States Marine, and they are very proud that their son has continued the family tradition of service to his country and community. As Freeholder Lepore very proudly commented at his swearing in, "My son's public service, far exceeds my own".

Upon election to the Freeholder Board, Pat retired as a Sales Representative for the Entenmann's Division of George Weston Bakeries, but remains a member the IBT Union, Local 802 located in Long Island City, New York.

Mayor Pat Lepore's commitment to public service is evident in his many accomplishments and dedication to both West Paterson and Passaic County.

Pat has served West Paterson as a member of their Planning Board, Municipal Alliance, the Alfred H. Baumann Library Board, the Office of Emergency Management, and the Board of Education Bond Referendum Committee.

Pat's first experience as an elected official was serving as a Councilman from 1995-1996. However, he has not confined himself to just serving West Paterson and is pleased to serve all of the residents of Passaic County as a member of Passaic County's Vision 2020, Inc. and the Passaic County 200 Club. Pat is extremely proud of his tenure as Chairman of the Passaic County Utilities Authority, where, without cost to County taxpayers, he was able to drastically reduce by 1/3 the total $100 million debt incurred by the County Authority.

Pat Lepore will act as the Chairman of the Human Services Committee in 2006 and a member of the Human Services and Administration & Finance Committees.

He also serves on the Passaic County Board of Social Services.

Freeholder Pat Lepore has continued to demonstrate his ability to lead and to make tough decisions that are sometimes necessary. His commitment to the public good and the people he serves is evident in every aspect of his public service career. Pat seeks to continue his path of service to the people of Passaic County as a member of the Board of Chosen Freeholders with the goals of making Passaic County the best it can be and to be sure that County Government continues to be responsive and responsible to the residents of the County.