Ken Seda for Commissioner

Ken is a retired counselor and community advocate, who has spent his life helping underserved communities in Ocean County and throughout New Jersey. Ken serves as the President of the Latino Leadership Alliance of New Jersey, and has worked on policy and legislation that affects the Latino Community. He is a Board Member of Creative Change Counseling, a nonprofit organization that focuses on treating mental illness. Ken is a Member and past Vestry Member of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Whiting.

Ken was part of the coalition that advocated for the Homeless Trust fund, and believes the County government has been slow in providing solutions and assistance for the homeless.  Ken will focus on cutting costs in County government, such as building expensive new buildings rather than looking at more cost effective solutions.

Karen Sugden for Commissioner

Karen currently works as a Financial Administrator for one of the largest marketing companies in the country. Previously, she worked as a paralegal for the Monmouth County Superior Court and served as the Vice President of the Brookdale Paralegal Association. Karen worked with Congressman Rush Holt helping to resolve issues for constituents.. As a taxpayer advocate, Karen has volunteered her time to help local homeowners with their tax appeals to help lower their property taxes. She successfully fought for the Council to pass a  rent control ordinance for Seniors in her home town of Manchester, and currently serves on the Rent Leveling Board. Karen has degrees in Political Science, Legal Studies and Journalism

Karen plans to focus on the County infrastructure and the condition of Barnegat Bay. Despite the high taxes we pay, county roads are in poor condition and the Barnegat Bay continues to degrade.