HUDSON COUNTY — Assemblywoman Joan Quigley announced that she will not seek reelection in the upcoming primary and general election after redictricting has shifted her Jersey City location from the 32nd district into the 33rd. Apparently, local Democratic leaders want someone else to run instead.
The 33rd District includes Hoboken, Union City, part of Jersey City, Guttenberg, and Weehawken.
“It is with disappointment and a bit of relief that I tell you I will not seek the Assembly seat in District 33, Hudson County,” she said in a statement issued today. “Disappointment because I greatly enjoyed serving my constituents and think I did that well, but the Party Leaders of District 33 have selected another candidate. Relief because while I once thought I had all the answers, I have learned that no one does and I find the questions are getting tougher.”
Quigley said she harbors no bitterness about the outcome.
“I wish the new candidate not only success but also joy in its pursuit. During the 18 years I represented District 32 in the New Jersey Legislature, I had the great good fortune of working with the incomparable Senator Nicholas Sacco, who has been my ally, mentor and friend since the day we met, and with two excellent legislative partners Vincent Prieto and the late Tony Impreveduto. I’ve worked with many wonderfully dedicated public servants and a few possibly not as dedicated as they seemed. I was able to help many people and I’ve met quite a few real characters. All of them will live forever in my memory — and maybe someday in a book. It was a wild ride in a rough arena, and I enjoyed every minute of it!”