Two Red Bank Democrats have tossed their hats into the ring to run for Borough Council, contesting the seats currently held by Freshman Democratic Council members Kate Triggiano and Hazim Yassin, the Democratic Municipal Committee has announced.

According to Red Bank Democratic Party Chairman Ed Zipprich, the Committee received Letters of Intent to run from two residents: long-time Red Bank Resident Dr. LeRoi Jones, Zoning Board member Bruce Maida.  Incumbent Council members Triggiano and Yassin did not file letters of intent to run.

“Our Democratic Party process is long-standing and very simple,” Zipprich said.  “Party members were advised, via multiple email notifications and social media posts, of the nominating requirements. Interested candidates must submit letters of intent to the municipal Chair and/or Vice-Chair Lauren Nicosia by the deadline, which this year was February 15, 2021 at 5 p.m.

The formal Democratic nominating convention, which, due to Covid-19 restrictions, will be held virtually on Tuesday, March 2 at 5 pm.  The winning candidates will receive the endorsement of the Monmouth County Democratic Organization.