| Most of Blue Jersey knows Newark Councilman Ron Rice pretty well. Aside from being an occasional front-page blogger, we know that he has championed progressive ideals for years. He joined Mayor Booker in going against the establishment in 2002 and again in 2006 when he was elected to the Newark City Council, now representing the city's West Ward.
As an early endorser for Barack Obama for President, he joined Mayor Booker in being an Obama surrogate throughout New Jersey - widely increasing his profile. He was an early and strong endorser of Sen. Frank Lautenberg's re-election campaign during the 2008 Democratic primaries - working hard to deliver a a strong turnout for Lautenberg in Newark's West Ward.
Many of us admire his strong independence - in 2007, Ron supported and worked hard for his father - State Sen. Ronald Rice - who was successfully re-elected to the state senate despite opposition from the entire Newark political establishment.
Right now, Ron is working hard to re-elect Jon Corzine as our Governor and elect Loretta Weinberg as our first Lt. Governor.
His progressive ideals, commitment to justice and his depth of integrity are the reasons why Ron Rice has a following, not only in Newark, but across New Jersey. Just last month he was the keynote speaker at the Lacey Township Democratic Party's Annual Fish Fry in Ocean County - where over 150 people gave several standing ovations for the rising star city councilman.
Now the primary reason for this blog post - one week after the election, Ron will be having a major re-election reception at The Spot in Newark with a great host committee.
I've had the pleasure of working for Ron since before he was elected to the city council. I remember writing press releases for the launch of his campaign in 2005 to dropping door hangers at 3am on election eve in May of 2006. I can tell you first-hand there are few elected officials in New Jersey who match Ron's integrity. Ron represents a new generation of leadership in New Jersey politics.
This major re-election event will be a great time to not only meet the rising star councilman but mingle with a fantastic host committee.
The event is affordable and will be a great way to get ready for the 2010 municipal elections. Over 150 people have already RSVP'ed to help kick off Ron's re-election...we hope that you will be able to join us!
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