Casino Control Commission Vice Chair Sharon Anne Harrington retired July 1, leaving a vacancy on the three-member board. Harrington, 65, of Bradley Beach, Monmouth County, had been a commissioner since July 2009. Her current term expired in August 2018.
Governor Phil Murphy has not nominated a replacement either for Harrington or Commissioner Alisa Cooper, whose term expired last summer.
“I’ve had a fantastic career,” Harrington said, citing her time on a variety of other commissions as well as serving on staff for two U.S. senators, Robert Torricelli and Frank Lautenberg.
Passionate about arts and culture, Harrington plans to continue working for both. She is currently the chair of Art Pride New Jersey and previously served as chair of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, according to the Press of Atlantic City.
“Art touches so many aspects of people’s lives, from education to quality-of-life issues,” she said. “I’ve loved my vocational public service.”
Casino Control Commission Chair James Plousis said Harrington has been a “dedicated public servant” and wished her well in retirement.
“Everywhere she went she has brought enthusiasm to that position and she’s added value to that position,” Plousis said.
