| On Saturday Night, May 19th, Hudson Diversity Action Council hosted our annual Block Party Endorsement Event for the June 5th Primary Election. Hudson Diversity proudly announced our endorsement of the following candidates for the June 5th primary election. We have worked diligently to identify candidates who are pro-marriage equality, not only pro-arts but also pro-artist, pro-education, and pro-diversity. We are delighted that, for the first time in our recollection, the field of 24 candidates holds over half (14) who are a part of one diversity group or another. Of the 12 candidates we are either endorsing or recommending, our line-up includes 4 Women, 4 Latinos/as, and 2 African Americans (only 4 straight white men). We hope you will get out and spread the word and most importantly vote for each of our candidates running in your area. We look forward to a long and prosperous relationship with each one of these great leaders. County Executive Thomas A. DeGise
County Clerk Barbara Netchert
Sheriff Juan Perez
Hudson Diversity Action Council has such an abiding respect and admiration for the integrity and leadership of the County Executive, Tom DeGise, that our decision to endorse him was very easy. As we have gotten to know Barbara Netchert and Juan Perez, that decision became an easy one as well. Having a full team of people so committed to the best for Hudsons residents with the talent and experience to deliver is refreshing and we look forward to Hudson Countys progress under this great group of individuals. 31
Senate Sandra Bolden-Cunningham
Assembly Nicholas Chiavralloti
Assembly L. Harvey Smith
The deciding factor in our 31st district endorsements was community connection. We believe the candidates here have both a strong sense of what is important to our community and a close connection to the people within our community. We are endorsing two people with a world of experience as Jersey City leaders and the former State Director to Senator Menendez. Each a leader in their own right, we believe that these individuals will come together to best serve the residents of the 31st. 32
Assembly Joan Quigley
Our key component to our 32nd district endorsement is experience and growth. Joan Quigley has proven herself a strong leader who is willing to allow her stances to evolve with the ever-changing face of her constituency. Nicholas Sacco and Vincent Prieto are recommended choices here as well; however, were unavailable to meet with us. 33
Senate Brian Stack
Assembly Ruben Ramos
Assembly Caridad Rodriguez
In the 33rd district, we looked to candidates with foresight and plans for Hudsons future. Brian Stack and his team are forward-thinking progressives with a strong plan to improve the lives of New Jerseys residents. Each has shown, in their previous experience, that they are willing to put it on the line for what they believe. We appreciate this teams steadfast support of the ideals espoused by Hudson Diversity and look forward to seeing their tenacity continued in their tenure in Trenton. |
