Carmen J. Armenti

Carmen J. Armenti (1929–2001) was an American restaurateur and politician who served as the mayor of Trenton, New Jersey from 1966 to 1970 and 1989 to 1990. Following the death of his successor, Arthur Holland, Armenti served again as acting mayor until he was defeated for re-election in 1990 by challenger Douglas Palmer by a margin of under 300 votes.

Early life Carmen Armenti was born in 1929 to Carmen and Irmalinda Armenti, immigrants to Trenton from Italy. He was defeated by Holland in 1970.

In 1981, Armenti ran for the New Jersey State Senate to succeed Joseph Merlino, who retired to run for Governor of New Jersey. He was defeated by Gerald Stockman.

1990 election After Holland's death in 1989, Armenti became acting mayor. He ran in the election for a full term but was defeated by Mercer County Freeholder Douglas Palmer. He was remembered by Douglas Palmer as "a friend, role model, mentor and a person who truly loved Trenton.” Palmer ordered flags flown at half mast at all city buildings.