Tina Renna
Veteran Citizen Journalist | Transparency Advocate | Founder of County Watchers
Tina Renna is a veteran citizen journalist, transparency advocate, and the driving force behind County Watchers. For over a decade, she has dedicated herself to exposing political corruption, wasteful spending, and administrative bloat within Union County government.
A Record of Relentless Oversight
Renna’s investigative work has consistently forced the local political establishment to answer uncomfortable questions. From exposing the misuse of public emergency generators to unraveling complex, multi-million dollar solar panel bond fiascos, her research relies heavily on the aggressive utilization of the Open Public Records Act (OPRA).
She has frequently found herself at the center of landmark legal battles defending the First Amendment. When the political establishment attempted to subpoena her sources, Renna successfully fought back in court, resulting in a precedent-setting ruling that extended New Jersey Shield Law protections to independent bloggers and citizen journalists.
Whether battling the county over the fair use of municipal seals on the Union County Citizen’s Forum or auditing hidden deficits in the county golf budget, Tina Renna remains committed to the principle that a vigilant, informed public is the only defense against entrenched political machines.