Rose B. Morales, Council Member

Born in Manila, Philippines and emigrating in 1976, Councilwoman Rose Morales has called Perth Amboy home for the past 23 years, where she has raised her three beautiful children alongside her husband and life-long Perth Amboy resident Miguel Morales. As a community leader, Councilwoman Morales is a member of the Criollos Athletic Club, has been a Perth Amboy Democratic Organization Committeewoman and a staunch advocate for students and residents across the City. Councilwoman Morales currently leads the Dental Hygiene Department in the role of Department Coordinator at Middlesex County College and is also a proud union member of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

As a long-time resident and advocate in Perth Amboy, Councilwoman Morales sought public office to make a difference in her community and to improve the quality of life and future prospects for all residents. Grounded in family values, Councilwoman Morales believes that work done as a team will always be successful and with this collaborative spirit she hopes to represent the people of Perth Amboy to the best of her ability.