'Pineapple Doesn't Belong On Pizza': Hoboken Mayoral Candidates Answer Tough Questions

HOBOKEN, NJ — It is a truth universally acknowledged that news readers will complain about softer news—yet often read it first. In fact, if you opened this story, that's an example.

Luckily, reading offbeat stories is a gateway to harder news.

Read on to learn about Hoboken's mayoral race, including the candidates' feelings on town issues, as well as pizza.

Six Candidates: What's The Difference?

If you're having trouble distinguishing Hoboken's six mayoral candidates from each other, particularly since four are current City Council members, Hoboken Patch is here to help.

In the next two weeks we'll post their answers to nine questions, verbatim, as well as biographical information.

When will the city get a swimming pool? Do they have any unique ideas (considering some have been on the council for years, why didn't they try them before?) Who was their choice of president in 2024? Do they believe national politics will affect local policy?

Watch Hoboken Patch starting this week to get the answers. And did you know that you can input your email and get a free daily roundup of all the local news we published, sent to your inbox at 6 a.m. each morning? Get it here.

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