State Senator Nellie Pou (D-35).

Pou Offers Support for Bergen County Democrat Chairman Juliano’s Appointment to the Horizon Board

The full statement from state Senator Nellie Pou (D-35) to Governor Phil Murphy’s selection of Bergen County Democratic Committee Chairman Paul Juliano for the Horizon Board:
 
“Paul has always shown sound judgement, strong leadership, and a desire for public service.  He personifies the qualities that we should look for in filling positions such as this one. I enthusiastically support this nomination. Paul will be a welcome addition to this important role.”
Murphy, left, and Trump.

Following Dinner With Murphy, Trump Tweets Authorization of Portal North Bridge Project

From @realDonaldTrump:

“Just finished dinner in Bedminster, New Jersey, with Governor Phil Murphy (@GovMurphy) and his wonderful wife, Tammy. Talked about many things, including the opening of the beautiful Garden State, getting people back to work, and……rebuilding America’s infrastructure with projects like the Portal North Bridge, which I have given authorization to proceed!”

Friday’s dinner was the second sit-down between the two in the past month and a half; at the end of April, Murphy went to Washington to meet with the President.

Grewal looks into the death of a man in police custody in Trenton.

Grewal Preparing a Lawsuit Against Asbury Park

Attorney General Gurbir Grewal is preparing a lawsuit against the government of Asbury Park to compel compliance with his executive order, Governor Phil Murphy announced today.

Torricelli

Torricelli Versus Gee, The Sequel

Former U.S. Senator Bob Torricelli and U.S. Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman COS James Gee continued to go at it on Facebook in the aftermath of troubles in Trenton, when cry-havoc reacters to the police killing of George Floyd torched two police vehicles and damaged downtown propeerty.

Rowe Defeats Rotondi for Sussex Dems Chairmanship

Challenger Dawne Rowe has defeated Katie Rotondi for the chairmanship of the Sussex County Democratic Committee.

The final vote:

Rowe 90

Rotondi 48

For the back story here from InsiderNJ Columnist Fred Snowflack, please go here.

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