Politics & Government
Jake Stuiver Appointed New Chairman of the HHA
In a 4-2 vote at the end of Thursday night's meeting, the board was re-organized.
Hoboken Housing Authority Commissioner Jake Stuiver was appointed as the new chairman of the seven-people board on Thursday night, in a 4-2 vote.
The majority of the HHA board changed recently,
Commissioners Eduardo Gonzalez and Jean Rodriguez voted "no." Commissioners David Mello, Judy Burell—and Stuiver voted "yes." Commissioner Rob Davis was not present for the vote.
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Lincoln had not finished the required classes all HHA commissioners have to complete within the alloted time.
With Lincoln's appointment, the balance on the board shifted, putting the majority in the hands of mayor Dawn Zimmer's allies. to fill Councilman Michael Russo's open seat in May.
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Former Chairwoman Jean Rodriguez had served as chairwoman of the board for the past two years.
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