Background
Ciesla, Andrew R. was born on July 24, 1953 in Point Pleasant, New Jersey, United States.
politician member of the New Jersey Senate
Ciesla, Andrew R. was born on July 24, 1953 in Point Pleasant, New Jersey, United States.
Bachelor in Political Science, Montclair State University. Master of Public Administration, Syracuse University.
From 1994 to 1997, Ciesla was the Assistant Majority Leader in the Senate. Senator Ciesla serves on the Transportation Committee and the Environment Committee. Ciesla announced in January 2011 that he would not run for another term and would leave the Senate when his term ended in 2012.
From 1987 to 1991, Ciesla served on the Brick Township Council and he served as President of the Council from 1989 to 1990.
Ciesla was a delegate to the 1992 Republican National Convention. Ciesla graduated from Point Pleasant Boro High School in 1971.
He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Montclair State University majoring in Political Science and was awarded an Master of Public Administration from Syracuse University. He has three sons: Alex, Andrew, and Adam Ciesla.
Ciesla stated that "it"s time to pass the torch", expecting the district"s two representatives in the New Jersey General Assembly, James West. Holzapfel and David West. Wolfe, to pursue his vacant seat in the Senate.
Married Debra Holmes, 1976. Children: Alexander, Andrew, Adam.