Senator Kevin O’Toole represents the 40th Legislative district encompassing parts of Bergen, Passaic, and Essex counties. Prior to being elected to the New Jersey Senate in 2007, Senator O'Toole served in the New Jersey General Assembly from 1996-2001 and from 2002-2007, as Mayor of Cedar Grove in 1990, 1993 and 1995, and as Councilman of Cedar Grove from 1989-1996. He earned his Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and Public Administration from Seton Hall University and his Juris Doctorate from the Seton Hall, School of Law. He is currently an attorney with O'Toole Fernandez Weiner Vanlieu LLC and also serves as a member of the Ramapo College Board of Governors. In 2008 Senator O’Tool was named Outstanding Legislature of the Year by The New Jersey Society for Environmental, Economic Development (NJ SEED) for his leadership on economic, environmental and quality of life issues in the state. Senator O'Toole currently serves on the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee and the Senate State Government Committee.