Joseph Branco is a widely recognized community and organizational leader in Hudson County, known for building effective grassroots efforts and fostering collaboration across municipalities and communities, informed by more than 25 years as a self-made small business owner and real estate investor.

After serving four years as Chairman of the Hoboken Republican Party, Branco helped establish successful models for community outreach, fundraising, and annual events. Those initiatives are now being expanded countywide, strengthening coordination and participation throughout Hudson County.

Beyond politics, Branco is a former President of the Jersey City Rotary Club, where he supported international service and humanitarian projects. He continues to focus on civic engagement, supporting local leadership, and advancing practical, common sense solutions that bring people together across party lines.