Edmund Shea

Edmund J. Shea is a lifelong Kearny resident and attorney experienced in financial services and government. A graduate of Providence College and New York Law School, he currently serves as the Risk Manager for the County of Hudson, where he is responsible for overseeing insurance and workers compensation related claims.

Ed has been an active member in the Kearny community for decades and has served as a Third Ward County Committeeman since 2010. He currently serves as the Treasurer for the Kearny Democratic Organization, a title he has held since 2015. He is a board member for the West Hudson Arts & Theater Company and serves on the Town of Kearny Planning Board. Ed is a proud Elk with Kearny Belleville Lodge 1050, an active member of the Kearny Irish American Club, the United Irish Associations of West Hudson, and serves on the committee for the ACT Now Music and Memories Gala, which advocates and educates communities about Alzheimer’s disease and dementia prevention.

In 2024, Ed was appointed as a Commissioner with the Hudson County Improvement Authority, an autonomous agency that promotes sustainability efforts and offers financial support to government authorities to reduce taxpayer expenses. Through this position, and now as a member of the Advisory Committee on the Environment and Sustainability, he secured grant funding for and has played an integral role in town-wide spring clean ups.

As the Third Ward representative, Ed will bring his long track record of public service to Town Hall to benefit his neighbors. He is focused on reviewing municipal finances to see that the Town remains in good fiscal standing and zoning projects to ensure any new construction does not overburden residents. He will seek to expand community programs for residents of all ages, particularly in the areas of arts and wellness.