PARSIPPANY — John Sierchio, Candidate for Morris County Sheriff, held an Open House at his campaign headquarters, 2932 Route 10 West, Powder Mill Plaza West. The headquarters were full of supporters from all areas of Morris County, including many local dignitaries.
John has over 27 years of law enforcement experience as both an officer and supervisor of his peers. He served in the Essex County Sheriff’s Office, the Essex County Police Department, and the Bloomfield Police Department. During his time on the Bloomfield Police Department, John served in the Patrol Division, Emergency Medical Service Unit, and Detective Bureau before being promoted to Sergeant. As Sergeant, John continued his assignment in the Detective Bureau until he was reassigned to the Internal Affairs Division.
John has received dozens of meritorious awards during his service in law enforcement. He volunteered at Ground Zero during the aftermath of 9/11 and received a proclamation from the Los Angeles, California City Council in recognition of his courageous work. John received a proclamation from the Newark City Council for saving the lives of several residents by entering a burning building before the arrival of the fire department. He also received a proclamation from the Bloomfield Township Council for his work in apprehending a suspect wanted for murder. In 2004, a reflection of the respect he has earned from his colleagues, John was named “PBA Officer of the Year” by the Essex County Conference of PBA’s.
In November of 2009, John was asked by then Governor-Elect Chris Christie to serve on his Gubernatorial Transition Team. John was appointed by Governor Christie to serve as a Member of his Law and Public Safety Subcommittee and was assigned the task of reviewing and providing his recommendations regarding reforms to the Division of New Jersey State Police, the Division of Highway Traffic Safety, and the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control.
John is currently in his seventh year as a Member of the Boonton Township Board of Education. He was appointed to the Board in 2008 and then elected to his first 3-year term in April, 2009. John has since been elected two times, serving on the Program Committee, Personnel Committee, Negotiations Committee, and is the Liaison to the New Jersey School Boards Association. John is active in many clubs and organizations and is a Life Member of the National Rifle Association.
John lives in Boonton Township with his wife, Lisa, and has four children, Ashley, John, Jordyn, and Teresa.
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