Our Digital Archive from 2000 – 2016
Gov. Christopher Christie has nominated former Jersey City Mayor Bret Schundler for commissioner of the state Department of Education. Despite the outcry of public school teachers’ unions and others, the Schundler appointment makes perfect sense. Schundler is one of the innovators of a national movement that would allow parents to use vouchers to send their …
Continue reading “Schundler’s the one
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As terrified as some Hudson County Democrats may be at the prospect of Republican Gov. Christopher Christie taking office on Jan. 19, only a few tears should be shed for the Democratic loss of the State House. Since taking the over the office at the beginning of the decade, the Democrats have been wrapped up …
Continue reading “The Christie era kicks off
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Perhaps the most interesting event that will take place in the next few months has little direct connection to an elected public office, but a behind-the-scenes battle for control of the powerful Hudson County Democratic Organization (HCDO). Jersey City Mayor Jerramiah Healy, who currently holds the chairmanship, would like to keep it for another year. …
Continue reading “Battle for chairmanship of the HCDO
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While most people may not be openly talking about a new political order for Hudson County – except for state Sen. and Union City Mayor Brian Stack – forces behind the scenes seem to be coming together that could reshape the next decade. State Sen. and North Bergen Mayor Nicholas Sacco seems to be preparing …
Continue reading “Is there a revolution brewing in Hudson County?
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One of the greatest political forces in the history of Hudson County died this week, ending a political era that at one time made Bayonne a power to be reckoned with. Former Mayor Dennis Collins wielded political power in Hudson County like few have in modern times, but unlike other players such as former Jersey …
Continue reading “Collins was Bayonne’s Jedi knight
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As powerful as state Sen. Sandra Cunningham may seem in the 31st District as a result of being named to Governor-Elect Christopher Christie’s transition team, she still may have to look over her shoulder for potential candidates who might run against her. Mary Spinello recently opened a campaign account for a run for the state …
Continue reading “Surprise in the 31st District
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While no candidate has yet emerged to challenge Hudson County Sheriff Juan Perez for re-election, many see his election next year as a key to whether or not there will be a new political war in Hudson County. Perez has become a political touchstone for some politicos like state Sen. and Union City Mayor Brian …
Continue reading “Is Stack declaring war again?
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By the time Bayonne residents read this column in their Bayonne Community News on Thursday, everyone will likely already know who the next governor will be, who the mayor of Hoboken will be, who will sit on the Town Council in Secaucus, and who will fill the unexpired council term of office in Bayonne. The …
Continue reading “It’s almost over – for this year
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While the election is hardly in the bag for incumbent Gov. Jon Corzine, he has to be relieved that that polls show he is in a statistical dead heat with Republican challenger Christopher Christie, who has done everything except throw the kitchen sink at Corzine in order to win. The arrest of 44 public officials …
Continue reading “Down to the wire
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