Hoboken 4th Ward Councilman Ruben Ramos is backing 3rd Ward Councilman Mike Russo for mayor, stating “he is the best choice to deliver the change that Hoboken needs.”
By John Heinis/Hudson County View
“I’m endorsing Mike Russo because I believe he is the best choice to deliver the change that Hoboken needs. Councilman Russo is committed to making Hoboken safer, stronger and more affordable while taking action on the quality of life issues that our residents want to see the city address,” Ramos said in a statement.
Russo faces Councilwoman-at-Large Emily Jabbour in the December 2nd runoff and this is his second notable endorsement after 2nd Ward Councilwoman Tiffanie Fisher, which many pundits found surprising during their adversarial relationship heading into Election Day.
Fisher finished third in the six-person mayoral contest, while Ramos finished fourth, with former Fisher running mate Liz Urtecho joining Russo’s council-at-large slate.
Jabbour has the support of former Mayor Dawn Zimmer as the race hits a critical juncture.
“Ruben knows government—from his years serving on the Hoboken City Council to his deep knowledge of state government from three terms in the New Jersey Legislature,” noted Russo.
“He’s also got a relentless spirit—from his career as a public school teacher to his successful fight against cancer. Ruben and I care about the same things: affordability, basic safety and quality of life, and real solutions that make our neighbors’ lives easier. I’m proud to have his support.”