In a letter to the editor, Hoboken Councilman-at-Large Joe Quintero reiterates his support for Mayor Ravi Bhalla in the 8th District congressional race, detailing why he is voting for him.
Dear Editor,
Early voting for the New Jersey 2024 Democratic Primary began yesterday and my plan is to vote for Mayor Ravi Bhalla to represent our district (NJ-08) in the US Congress. I’ve known Ravi since I was elected to the Hoboken Democrats in 2019.
I then had the honor of running with him in 2021 and have worked closely with him in Hoboken City government since.
Local politics (Hoboken especially) is extremely stressful and as you work with someone in this environment you get to see them at their best and at their worst.
Through all the challenges and successes we’ve faced, three things come to mind when I think about Ravi’s leadership – hard-working, humility, and honesty.
During this campaign there have been a number of misleading and false accusations made about Ravi – don’t believe the hate. I know Ravi Bhalla and he is a good man who has worked tirelessly to make Hoboken a better place.
Like me Ravi is a son of immigrants and has worked extremely hard to make his family and community proud. He is the epitome of the American Dream.
Under Ravi’s leadership, Hoboken has thrived and is today a national and international leader on climate change, pedestrian safety, transportation, and more.
And Ravi works every day to lift up our entire community, regardless of age, race, gender, sexuality, or national origin.
I am supporting Ravi in this election because he has a proven track record leading Hoboken and is the leader we need to represent us in the US Congress.
Joe Quintero
Hoboken City Councilman-at-Large