Contact Charles Alan Torrise
Charles Alan Torrise, the Democratic candidate for Mt. Arlington Borough Council has been a Mt. Arlington resident for seven years on Windemere Avenue. He loves life here on the lake.
I want to work to keep the lake and surrounding community clean, improve public services where necessary, and maintain support for our law enforcement and first responders for the fantastic job they are doing.
— Charles Alan Torrise
He previously resided in Hopatcong and grew up in Landing, aka Port Morris. He went through the Roxbury School system, graduating from Roxbury High School in 1973. Then, he earned a BA degree from Drew University, and studied at the University of Oxford and Georgetown University.
He began his career in journalism, working as an editor and writer for trade publications. Then, he performed the same roles in book publishing and advertising. At the turn of the century, he attended Chubb Institute in Parsippany, learning computer programming. Most recently, he worked as a remote contractor with Thomas Jefferson University, helping to launch their redesigned website.
He has been involved with politics since high school, beginning with the George McGovern presidential campaign in 1972. He is a lifelong registered Democrat.
“I realize that Mt. Arlington is heavily Republican and a tough field for a Democrat. Though I think we are bipartisan because we are united in working toward the best possible future for the town and our families.”
— Charles Alan Torrise
