Joe Conte, a former Jersey City Democratic Organization chairman, and Ray Regalado, a Jersey City police officer who has previously run for council, announced their candidacy for the district 31 Assembly race at the Brennan Court House yesterday.Â
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A number of organizations, family members and friends showed their support for the duo, including a member of American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employes and a Jersey City teacher.
At the conclusion of the press conference, Conte and Regalado put a few moments aside to speak with Hudson County View.
Editor’s Note: After this story was posted, Hudson County View was informed that although a number of speakers voiced their support for Joe Conte and Ray Regalado, the only formal endorsements came from AFSCME and the Jersey City Puerto Rican Parade Committee President Carmen Vega.Â