The Hoboken Democratic Committee is scheduled to vote for a new chairman at a special meeting in Willie McBride’s this Monday, March 23, a source said today. The committee must fill the position vacated by Jeff Barnes, a relatively new chair who resigned earlier this month.
Reports suggest that state Assemblyman Ruben Ramos will become the chairman, at which point he may step down early from the City Council to assume the duties as chairman.
The Hoboken Democratic Committee is made up of two committee people – a man and woman – from each election district in the city. As a group, they set agendas for the Democratic Party in Hoboken, vote on rules of operation, candidates they will support for various offices and fundraiser for candidates.
Last year, the committee leadership said they wanted to get away from supporting a single candidate in Hoboken elections, and instead focus on statewide and national Democratic candidates, although not everyone agreed.
Officially, the body cannot raise funds for any mayoral or council candidate in the upcoming mayor and council elections, but Ramos’ election as chairman could be seen as a boost to the mayoral aspirations of Councilman Peter Cammarano.
More information will be posted as it becomes available.