Nicholas R. Amato | |
|---|---|
| 2nd Essex County Executive | |
| In office 1987–1991 | |
| Preceded by | Peter Shapiro |
| Succeeded by | Thomas D'Allesio |
| Essex County Surrogate | |
| In office 1971–1987 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas R. Farley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 1, 1940 |
| Political party | Democratic (before 1986) Republican (after 1986) |
Nicholas Raymond Amato (born September 1, 1940) is an American politician who served as Essex County Executive from 1987 to 1991. He was the executive director of the New Jersey Casino Reinvestment Development Authority and later served as the president of the Casino Association of New Jersey.[1] By 2008 he was the general counsel of Resorts International.[2]