Richard Konopka

Councilman Konopka moved to Kearny in 1996. He graduated from Essex Catholic High School in 1980.He graduated from RETS Electronic School in 1982 with a certificate in Applied Electronic Technology. He also attended Hudson County Schools of Technology and Union County Vocational-Technical School.

Councilman Konopka has been employed at Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission since 1981. He holds the position of Maintenance Superintendent II of Instrumentation and Electrical. He served on the Zoning Board of Adjustments for the Town of Kearny for 13 years and held the position of chairman the last 2 years he served.

He volunteers his time coaching varies sports for the Kearny Recreation Department. He enjoys spending time with his family. He serves on the following Town Committees: Recreation, Police, DPW, Water, Transportation. Councilman Konopka not only represents the residents of the 2nd Ward but also represents all the residents in the Town of Kearny.