Politics & Government

6 Candidates File To Run For Mayor Of Hoboken: See Who

Six candidates turned in their forms to run for mayor of Hoboken by the deadline. See who.

The filling deadline to run for mayor was this week.
The filling deadline to run for mayor was this week. (Patch Graphics)

HOBOKEN, NJ — Six people turned in their forms by Thursday's deadline in order to run for mayor of Hoboken.

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The elections are non-partisan. Residents can choose a mayoral candidate and any three council members.

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Hoboken's salary ordinance states that the new Mayor's salary will be $130,000 and the annual salary for a member of the Hoboken City Council is $35,000. The council president and vice president will start at $40,000 and $37,500, plus optional benefits.

The list of people who filed to run included no surprises. They are:

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  • Dini Ajmani, former state and U.S. Treasury official
  • Tiffanie Fisher, 2nd Ward councilwoman
  • Emily Jabbour, councilwoman-at-large
  • Ruben Ramos Jr., 4th Ward councilman
  • Michael Russo, 3rd Ward councilman
  • Patricia Waiters, who has run for council and school board

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The General Election will be held on Nov. 4.

To see deadlines to register, get a mail-in ballot, and other key dates, look here.

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