Dan Zitofsky

Dan Zitofsky is a U.S. Navy veteran and retired New York Police Department officer. Zitofsky served in the Persian Gulf War and was a member of the NYPD during the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. His campaign emphasizes his military and law enforcement experience, along with his involvement in the local community.

Zitofsky's campaign focuses on managing development, improving public safety and protecting Sussex County's rural character. He supports requiring developers to fund infrastructure improvements, including roads, drainage systems, water services and emergency response capacity, before new residential developments are occupied. He also advocates for financial safeguards to prevent homeowners and taxpayers from assuming the costs of unfinished infrastructure projects.

He also supports increasing resources for law enforcement officers, firefighters and emergency responders, as well as recruiting additional physicians and mental health providers to Sussex County. Zitofsky also calls for greater transparency in health care pricing and expanded access to specialty and mental health services for veterans closer to home.

On education, Zitofsky supports emphasizing reading, mathematics and career preparation in public schools while strengthening parental involvement in curriculum decisions. His environmental priorities include preserving farmland, protecting water quality and conserving open space through measures that involve property owners.

Zitofsky also advocates for lower taxes, affordable energy and protecting Second Amendment rights. He opposes new taxes and fees and supports requiring large electricity consumers, including data centers, to contribute to infrastructure costs. His platform also emphasizes parental rights, opposition to abortion and energy policies focused on reliability and affordability.