Tag: Gerard Balmir
As expected, Jersey City Freeholder Gerard Balmir won’t seek re-election
In a move that political insiders have been expecting for months, Jersey City Freeholder Gerard Balmir (D-3) announced that he won't be seeking re-election...
Dublin launches Jersey City freeholder campaign against old rival Balmir
After losing a competitive off-the-line race in 2014, former Jersey City Freeholder Jeff Dublin has officially launched his 2017 campaign, looking to unseat old...
Jersey City BOE candidate Verdibello receives diverse support at fundraiser
The fourth time may be the charm for Jersey City Board of Education candidate Gina Verdibello, whose fundraiser was attended by community, city, county...
Freeholders encourage ‘cease and desist’ zones to curb real estate solicitations
The Hudson County Board of Chosen Freeholders approved a measure urging the 12 local municipalities to establish "cease and desist" zones in "neighborhoods subjected...
Freeholder O’Dea: ‘Ludicrous’ that Gov. Christie shut down TTF projects
Jersey City Freeholder Bill O'Dea (D-2) said that it was "ludicrous" for Gov. Chris Christie (R) to shut down road projects paid for by...
3 Hudson freeholders support adding pension question to Nov. ballot
Three members of the Hudson County Board of Chosen Freeholders, Jersey City's Gerard Balmir (D-3) and Bill O'Dea (D-2), as well as Hoboken's Anthony...
Freeholders pass measure urging Hudson County to regulate sale of toy...
Jersey City Freeholder Gerard Balmir (D-3) introduced a resolution urging all 12 municipalities “to adopt ordinances regulating the sale, possession or use of replica...
Dozens of county welfare workers storm freeholder meeting demanding changes
The Hudson County Board of Chosen Freeholders had their hands full last night when dozens of angry welfare employees came to the meeting to...
Jersey City Together speaks out against violence ‘crisis,’ calls on police
Jersey City Together, a group of over 30 congregations that consists of thousands of city residents, held a press conference at the corner of...
A fly on the wall at Sacco’s annual mayor’s ball: Fulop...
At North Bergen Mayor Nick Sacco's annual extravagant mayor's ball, while drinking, dancing and eating were certainly high on the priority list, don't kid...
