Stacey Lawrence, a Jersey City fitness instructor and small business consultant, will be seeking the Ward E council seat on Mussab Ali’s slate.
By John Heinis/Hudson County View
“I’m running because how Jersey City is being run now cannot be sustained over time. People working full-time jobs already can’t afford to live here, and those who can are sacrificing a lot in order to stay,” she said in a statement.
“Our police force is the butt of internet jokes and poses serious public safety issues when they are unable to dispatch officers in a timely fashion. And part of how we got here is because our public investments have benefitted developers and special interests, while sacrificing the services and innovation a growing city needs. I’m joining Team Ali because we deserve a city government that finally works.”
Lawrence began her career working in advertising and marketing, but is now a yoga teacher and instructor seeking to help hundreds of residents feel stronger, healthier, and more connected.
“I’ve seen what happens when residents speak up about safety and get ignored. I’ve seen what happens when people can no longer afford to stay in the communities they built. I’m running to fight for a city where we all have the chance not just to survive, but to thrive.”
Lawrence will formally launch her campaign at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, June 27th at Maxwell Alley, located at 12 Coles St.
Incumbent James Solomon, a candidate for mayor, is backing Eleana Little to succeed him, former Gov. Jim McGreevey is running educator Ryan Baylock, and Council President Joyce Watterman is backing former Board of Education Trustee Alexander Hamilton.
“Stacey is exactly the kind of grounded, principled leader Jersey City needs. She’s not in this for the title; she’s someone who’s lived through the realities that too many residents are facing right now. I’m proud to have her on Team Ali and can’t wait to work alongside her in City Hall,” exclaimed Ali about his latest running mate.
Ali’s ticket also includes Ira Guilford in Ward A, Shabad Khan in Ward C, and Tina Nalls at-large.
Meanwhile, Hudson County Commissioner Bill O’Dea (D-2) and Police Officer Christina Freeman have also declared for mayor in the non-partisan November 4th contest.
