Statement from Councilman Mike DeFusco on Resignation of Business Administrator Stephen Marks

HOBOKEN, N.J. — First Ward Councilman Mike DeFusco is releasing the following statement on the sudden resignation of Hoboken Business Administrator Stephen Marks:

“The sudden resignation of a long-time business administrator as the City deals with a multi-million dollar budget deficit is alarming. Director Marks is a professional respected across the state and it’s unfortunate the mayor has consistently taken a spend now, worry later approach to put the state of our finances in jeopardy. Without the director at the helm, I am concerned about this administration’s ability to prevent a massive tax increase in this year’s budget. The City Council is prepared to work with the Mayor and provide all of the resources necessary to recruit a suitable replacement but now it’s up to him to stop staffing political operatives within City Hall and work on a cogent, long term policy to restore fiscal responsibility in Hoboken.”

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