The O’Toole Chronicles: Be the Ball
It is hard to believe that it is 40 years since we were blessed to see the best golf movie ever — Caddyshack. Now what in the world does Caddyshack have to do with politics? Fair question. One of the...
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O’Toole joins New Jersey Globe as columnist
Kevin J. O’Toole, the chairman of the Port Authority of New Jersey and New Jersey and a 23-year veteran of the New Jersey Legislature, has joined the New Jersey Globe as a regular columnist. The longtime New Jersey official, who...
The O’Toole Chronicles: Carpe Diem – Seize the Day
I have worked in and observed the political world since 1984, and during those years, I have learned that very few people in coveted elected positions truly take advantage of the opportunity to seize the day, or moment, and do...
The O’Toole Chronicles: A Long Overdue Call: Privacy for Judges
We all reacted with tremendous sadness and great empathy as Federal Judge Esther Salas publicly called for the long overdue increased privacy for judges. Our collective prayers continue for Judge Salas and her husband, Mark Anderl, after the horrendous attack on her...
The O’Toole Chronicles: Who is Assemblyman Michael Marotta?
The General Assembly has 80 members and you need a scorecard to keep up with the quick changes and seemingly rapid turnover in the lower house. I received a phone call the other day from a District 40 resident and...
The O’Toole Chronicles: Senatorial Courtesy and The Loch Ness Monster
It’s incredible that after 22 years in the Legislature and 6 years as a staffer, July 2nd will mark 3 years out of the Legislature for me. To say retirement from elected life is enjoyable would be an understatement. Although...
The O’Toole Chronicles: Senatorial Courtesy and The Loch Ness Monster
It’s incredible that after 22 years in the Legislature and 6 years as a staffer, July 2nd will mark 3 years out of the Legislature for me. To say retirement from elected life is enjoyable would be an understatement. Although...