This week we're excited to bring you highlights from both across the state and abroad in Canada where Governor Christie traveled for a two-day official visit. And as we wrap up the post-election season we're looking forward to beginning a new weekly feature to introduce you to some of our newly elected GOP Mayors who won impressive victories and picked up new seats for our party in key regions. To start off this series, read more about our Bergen County Mayoral pick ups in Bogota, North Arlington, and Haworth below. Additionally, don't miss a recap of Governor Christie's announcement in Camden earlier this week as well as Lieutenant Governor Guadagno's address to the Chamber of Commerce of Southern New Jersey on Wednesday.
NEW SEATS & NEW LEADERS: BERGEN COUNTY MAYORAL PICK UPS
Following our successful 2014 election cycle, we’re kicking off a series of features to highlight our Republican candidates who picked up new seats for the party in key regions across the state. For our first installment, we’re featuring the three mayoral seats we picked up in Bergen County – including Bogota, North Arlington, and Haworth.
Bogota: Mayor Chris Kelemen
Chris Kelemen was officially sworn in as Mayor of Bogota on Thursday, November 20th after defeating the Democrat incumbent in a close and competitive race. After serving for three years on Bogota’s Board of Education, Kelemen was elected to the council last November, becoming the first Republican to serve in Bogota since 2010. Since incumbent Tito Jackson was appointed by the council following Mayor McHale’s resignation last year, Kelemen was sworn in shortly after election day and will serve out the final year of the seat’s term before it is up for a full term next November.. For that reason, be sure to stay updated on Mayor Kelemen’s first year in office and look out for ways you can help his re-election next year.
North Arlington: Joseph Bianchi
Prior to this year’s election, Joseph Bianchi served on the council and was re-elected to his third term in November of 2013. But this year, Bianchi defeated his two-term Democrat incumbent Pete Massa in the race for Mayor of North Arlington by an impressive 56-44 point margin. As a lifelong North Arlington resident, as well as a volunteer firefighter and owner of a local barber shop, Joseph Bianchi has deep roots in the community and extensive experience in local government. Throughout the campaign, Bianchi stressed his focus on a range of local issues from stabilizing taxes to working with creating a cleaner and safer community for children and families.
Haworth: John Smart
Mayor-elect John Smart won an outstanding victory this November after defeating Haworth’s Democratic Mayor John Dean DeRienzo, who had held the position since 1987. Currently John serves as the Library Board Treasurer, but previously served as a member of the council from 2002 to 2005. Although will will not be sworn in as Mayor until January, John is already gearing up to deliver the results he campaigned on. Throughout his campaign, John highlighted excessive debt and taxes as issues that must be addressed. As a result, John is already preparing to put his words into action on a three part plan to address the borough’s debt as mayor.
GOV. CHRISTIE ANNOUNCES MULTIMILLION DOLLAR PLAN FOR CAMDEN HIGH SCHOOL RENOVATION –
On Tuesday, Governor Christie was in Camden with Mayor Dana Redd, Superintendent Rouhanifard, Schools Development Authority (SDA) CEO Charles McKenna to announce a $50 million investment in a rehabilitation and renovation project at Camden High School. Tuesday's announcement is just the latest part of the Governor’s ongoing commitment to Camden and the bipartisan progress that is working to transform the city. During his remarks, Governor Christie applauded the city and state leaders who continue to work together in order to better meet the needs of the community, families, and students of Camden.
GOV. CHRISTIE HEADS TO CANADA FOR TWO-DAY OFFICIAL VISIT –
Governor Christie began his two-day official trip to Canada on Thursday with a focus on discussing key energy issues during a series of events in Calgary. After meeting with the Alberta Premier Jim Prentice, Governor Christie delivered a keynote address at the Energy Sector Luncheon at the Petroleum Club in which he emphasized our Canada neighbors, our shared energy opportunities, and the importance of stronger ties with our Northern partners. The Governor not only stressed New Jersey’s strong relationship with Canada as our state’s largest trade partner, but he also renewed his calls for construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline.
Earlier today, the Governor concluded his Canada trip with stops in Ottawa and Toronto. This morning, Governor Christie visited the National War Memorial in Ottawa where he and his son Andrew participated in a wreath laying ceremony.
LT. GOV. GUADAGNO ADDRESSES THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY –
On Wednesday, Lieutenant Governor Kim Guadagno was in Cherry Hill to address the Chamber of Commerce of Southern New Jersey at their luncheon. CCSNJ represents businesses from Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester and Salem counties and Wednesday’s address marks the fourth time the Lieutenant Governor has spoken with the group in the past five years. Lieutenant Gov. Guadagno highlighted the incredibly important role CCSNJ continues to play in promoting economic opportunities and growth for job creators and businesses in the region. This weekend the Lieutenant Governor will also be joining the Monmouth County Federation of Republican Women for their Holiday Luncheon on Saturday, December 6th.
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