Annette H. Lartigue has more than 20 years of leadership experience, building partnerships and guiding organizations.

    An accomplished strategist and marketer, her vision and expertise in government services and civic awareness campaigns have been recognized by many: notably the Trenton NAACP, National Congress of Black Women, Women Who Mean Business Association, Union Baptist Church, Stuyvesant Avenue Mini Station, Oakland Street Civic Association, and many more.

     Her strategic approach to building a city is reflected in her work as the West ward Councilwoman and as the Chief of Administrative Services at The Mercer County Board of Social Services (MCBOSS), where her focus on internal and external customer service has produced impressive results.  Some of her capability is highlighted by her accomplishments as Founder of The Women Who Mean Business Association (WWMBA) and The West Ward Advisory Board. She founded and developed both organizations with a firm commitment toward team-building and partnership.

      Her vision and expertise in business performance, partnerships and teamwork have driven notable growth in new and renovated housing, small business development and infrastructure improvements in the West ward.

     As a member of the Trenton City Council (budget approximately $190,000,000), Annette's responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• the review, revision, and approval of the municipal budget which includes the City's capital budget

• local ordinances and resolutions

• member of the local Alcohol and beverage control Board

• advice and consent on municipal redevelopment.

• appointments to many local boards and authorities

• investigations

• management information systems

• quality assessments

• personnel/training

• maintenance, security and renovations for 102,000 square foot building

• disaster recovery
  

     Annette embraces the philosophy of her late husband, Llewellyn Wayne Lartigue, of total engagement for change.

She is the youngest of eight children and the mother of two daughters and one step-son.  Annette received her BA from Elizabeth City State University in North Carolina and her Master in Administrative Services from Farleigh Dickinson University in Teaneck New Jersey. She holds State certification in Public Management and Training.