With more young people getting involved in politics, they are beginning to be represented more in elected office.
He had never run for office before, but that didn’t stop him.
But they don’t know my grandfather."
However, he was able to pull off an upset win.
It wasn’t an easy task.
He toldPeoplethat he even wore out his shoes walking up and down streets campaigning for the election.
It paid off and Perillo was able to defeat Tinton Falls, New Jersey’s long-term mayor.
This time, however, several candidates are running against him.
We have a good group of people who work very hard for the borough.
We were able to stabilize the tax rate and reduce municipal taxes."
When running for re-election against three other candidates, Perillo will be 97 years old.
“I love my job,” he toldPeople.
“It keeps me alive.”
Even his children have noticed what a positive experience being mayor has been for their father.
“Sunday nights, he so looks forward to going to the office,” shared his daughter.
Clearly, Perillo is passionate about his job and is proof that age is just a number!
