Joseph C. Bodek, the longtime Linden City Clerk, was elected to the Union County Board of Commissioners this evening to replace Christopher Hudak, who resigned to become the Union County Surrogate.

Bodek, who had the backing of Senate President and Union County Democratic Chairman Nicholas Scutari and Linden Mayor Derek Armstead, won without opposition.

“Union County is lucky to have such a dedicated public servant filling this vacancy,” Scutari said.  “Joe is one of the most decent, honest, hardest working, and dedicated people you will ever meet and his selection is a triumph for Union County and its Democratic Committee.”

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