United States Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) will be among the distinguished speakers at the Public Inauguration for Mayor Dawn Zimmer. Other distinguished speakers include U.S. Representative Albio Sires (D-13th District, NJ), Hudson County Executive Tom DeGise, and Hudson County Freeholder Anthony Romano.
WHEN: Today, Saturday, November 21 @ 2 pm
WHERE: Hoboken High School Auditorium - 800 Clinton St.
Update 11/21/2009: The inauguration is today at 2PM. If you haven't yet made a reservation that is ok but it is recommended that you get there early to get the best seats possible that still remain.
Original Post 11/20/2009:
Hoboken Mayor Zimmer's Inauguration Committee Releases Final Details for Saturday's Event
This Saturday at 2:00 PM at Hoboken High School (800 Clinton Street, Hoboken, NJ), Dawn Zimmer will be publicly sworn in as the City of Hoboken’s 38th Mayor. The ceremony is open to the public and seats will be available for all who wish to attend on a first come, first served basis. Numerous state and local elected officials are expected to attend the event, which will last about one hour.A reception will follow in Columbus Park (900 Clinton Street, Hoboken, NJ), featuring hot apple cider, dessert and a special inaugural cake provided by Hoboken’s own Carlo’s Bakery, better known as “The Cake Boss” on TLC.
For those who cannot attend, the ceremony is scheduled to be streamed live on http://www.zimmerinauguration.com/. After the event, the ceremony will be available for online on-demand viewing and will air on Cablevision Local Access Channel 78.
Ms. Zimmer is the first woman to be elected as Mayor in all of Hudson County. She was elected on November 3 by a wide margin. Zimmer’s election completes Hoboken’s transition following the corruption scandal that resulted in the resignation of Peter Cammarano on July 31st, just one month after he had been sworn in as Mayor. Ms. Zimmer, former City Council President, had served as Acting Mayor since Mr. Cammarano’s resignation, helping to guide Hoboken through a difficult and tumultuous time.
Mayor Zimmer has requested that, in lieu of donations to her Inauguration Committee, those who wish to express support contribute what they can to the Adopt a Hoboken Soldier, a foundation that provides necessities and comfort to Hoboken soldiers serving overseas. Additional information is available at http://www.zimmerinauguration.com/ ◦
