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Hoboken Mayor Won't Run For Re-Election Hoboken Mayor Won't Run For Re-Election
Hoboken Mayor Won't Run For Re-Election Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla announced on Friday, Jan. 10, he will not run for a third term. In a statement, Bhalla said he made the decision after conversations with his family. Bhalla unsuccessfully primaried Rep. Rob Menendez last year in New Jersey's 8th Congressional District. He was first elected in 2017. "Serving as your Mayor these past seven years has been and will continue to be the privilege of my lifetime," Bhalla said. I am immensely proud of the historic improvements we've made together on everything from securing the former Union Dry Dock site for public use, creating a model fo…

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by Sam Barron
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Jersey City Mayoral Aide Fired After Supporting Sister's Anti-Gay Political Campaign Jersey City Mayoral Aide Fired After Supporting Sister's Anti-Gay Political Campaign
Jersey City Mayoral Aide Fired After Supporting Sister's Anti-Gay Political Campaign An aide to Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop was fired after a show of support for his sister's political campaign known for its anti-gay rhetoric. Local political leaders, including Hudson County Executive Craig Guy and Rep. Rob Menendez, D-NJ, also called for Jonathan Gomez-Noriega's resignation from the city's LGBTQ+ task force after it was revealed he made four donations to his sister, Valentina Gomez. Valentina is running for the Republican nomination for Missouri Secretary of State. Her brother's donations totaled $1,200. Last week, Valentina shared a video attacking transgender athletes…

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by Sam Barron