HOBOKEN — Democratic Assembly nominee Annette Chaparro announced this week that she will join Hoboken Mayor Dawn Zimmer in supporting Zoning Board Commissioner Michael DeFusco for the 1st Ward City Council seat.
“I believe Michael’s enthusiasm and passion to help his community would make him a very active, attentive, and overall great representative for the 1st Ward,” said fellow 1st Ward resident Chaparro in a statement.
“I have had the pleasure of working with Michael on the Zoning Board and have seen his ability to make sound decisions in the best interest of Hoboken, and as a 1st Ward resident, I would be happy to have him represent my home ward on the City Council.”
DeFusco will face incumbent Councilwoman Theresa Castellano – who has been critical of some of the mayor’s initiatives and her council allies in the past.