For Immediate Release:
May 11, 2026

Monmouth County Counsel Michael D. Fitzgerald honored by New Jersey Association of Counties

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners congratulates Monmouth County Counsel Michael D. Fitzgerald for receiving a County Service Award presented by the New Jersey Association of Counties (NJAC) during the NJAC Convention in Atlantic City on May 7.

“Since being named County Counsel in 2017, Michael has represented Monmouth County and the Commissioners with integrity and he brings a wealth of knowledge acquired through decades of private practice and public service,” said Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone. “We are thrilled to have Michael as part of our staff and congratulate him for receiving a County Service Award.”

“The County Service Award from NJAC recognizes county staff members throughout the State for outstanding leadership and dedication to county government,” said Commissioner Deputy Director Dominick “Nick” DiRocco, 2^nd Vice President of NJAC. “Michael has worked with NJAC to support County priorities at the State level and we cannot thank him enough for his efforts.”

“Congratulations to Michael on his award from NJAC,” said Commissioner Erik Anderson, liaison to the Office of County Counsel. “Michael’s experience in the public sector as a member of the Township Committee in Wall Township and the Township Committee in Colts Neck, in addition to his work on the Marconi Park-Camp Evans Reuse Committee and the New Jersey State Wetlands Mitigation Council have made him a great person to represent the interests of the County and its more than 650,000 residents.”

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