Mason Makes Endorsement
Supports Zimmer for Mayor, Addeo, Morales, Bhalla for Council
Supports Zimmer for Mayor, Addeo, Morales, Bhalla for Council
Councilwoman Beth Mason, who got more than 2,500 votes in last week’s mayoral election, is throwing her support behind Dawn Zimmer for Mayor and Vincent Addeo, Raul Morales II and Ravi Bhalla for City Council in the June 9 runoff election.
“Last Tuesday, Hoboken voters cried out for a much-needed change in the way our government works, and whom it works for,” Mason said. “I remain firmly committed to the idea of a ‘One Hoboken’ ticket to deliver the change the public demands. I wholeheartedly endorse Zimmer, Addeo, Morales and Bhalla, and encourage all my supporters to do whatever they can to help elect this new team for One Hoboken.”
Mason’s decision to support this team of people was based on a shared view of three core principles:
1) Cutting taxes by balancing the budget and eliminating wasteful spending;
2) Making government accountable to the people;
3) Implementing a smart and viable economic-development plan geared toward the improvement of Hoboken residents’ quality of life, improving public safety, securing more open space and adhering to economic development plans that are in the best interests of the majority of residents.
Mason emphasized the importance of electing this particular team of council members to help Zimmer implement those programs.
“With the help of this team, Zimmer will easily be able to bring Hoboken residents the change they need,” Mason said. “I believe she has the experience to lead Hoboken to a bright future, and I am equally enthusiastic and adamant about the importance of having these particular council members in place to help her put these plans into action.
“I continue to firmly believe that the way to bring true change, and true reform, to Hoboken is by building bridges between different pockets of the community to implement policies that work for all of us,” Mason went on. “Vinny Addeo is an expert in labor relations, Ravi Bhalla and Raul Morales are smart, creative and energetic attorneys, and the three of them have the desire and ability to communicate our message to a broad range of constituencies. The way to make Hoboken’s government work for all our residents is to elect this ‘One Hoboken’ ticket, offering a diverse representation of the community.” ◦
