George A. Spadoro

George A. Spadoro is a three-term Democratic mayor of Edison Township, New Jersey, serving from 1994 to 2005.

Trained as a lawyer, he is a senior law partner in the law firm Spadoro and Hilson in Woodbridge, New Jersey. On January 1, 2008, Spadoro joined David Samson, the former New Jersey Attorney General as a partner in the law firm, Wolff & Samson

Spadoro served as an Edison Township Councilman for eight years between 1981 and 1988, serving as Council President from 1987 through 1988.

From 1988 to 1991 (two terms), he represented District 18 in the New Jersey General Assembly. As Assemblyman, Spadoro sponsored the New Jersey Bias Crimes Act. He became Chairman of the State Assembly Transportation Authorities, Telecommunications, and Technology Committee.

Spadoro was elected mayor of Edison Township in November, 1993, taking office on January 1, 1994.

Seeking a fourth term, he was defeated in the 2005 Democratic mayoral primary by Jun Choi. Reasons cited for Spadoro's loss include a split in the local Democratic party,the loss of union support due to the approval of a Walmart retail store, a large turnout of first-time Asian voters due to the New Jersey 101.5 radio controversy. For more information on the election, see Edison, New Jersey#Election 2005."

George Spadoro has three children: Katherine Ann Spadoro, Emily Jasmine Spadoro "Jazzy", and Michael Seton Spadoro.

He is separated from his wife of 28 years, Catherine Miller Spadoro, a former actress and a founder of the Edison Arts Society .