Claribel Cortes is sworn in as new Middlesex County Surrogate - InsiderNJ

Claribel Cortes is sworn in as new Middlesex County SurrogateCortes is first Latina to serve as Middlesex County Surrogate and first Latina constitutional officer in Middlesex County historyMIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – Following confirmation and swearing in by the New Jersey State Senate Judiciary Committee yesterday, Claribel Cortes was sworn in today by Middlesex County Clerk Nancy J. Pinkin to serve as Middlesex County Surrogate.

With her confirmation and swearing in, Surrogate Cortes becomes not only the first Latina to serve as Middlesex County Surrogate, but the first Latina constitutional officer in Middlesex County history.

In her new position, Surrogate Cortes will touch the lives of nearly all Middlesex County residents.

“Today is an important day not only for Claribel Cortes, but is a historic one for Middlesex County,” said Middlesex County Commissioner Director Ronald G. Rios.

Surrogate Cortes takes over the position of County Surrogate left vacant by former Surrogate Kevin J. Hoagland, who retired in December after 28 years of service.

Published On: Fri, 26 Mar 2021 19:38:00 GMT