Diane Imus Announces Candidacy for Hoboken’s Sixth Ward Council Seat, Joins Tiffanie Fisher Mayoral Team
Hoboken, NJ – Longtime Hoboken resident and community advocate Diane Imus has announced her candidacy for the City Council as the representative for Hoboken’s Sixth Ward. Imus, who has lived in the Sixth Ward for over two decades, is running as part of Councilwoman Tiffanie Fisher’s mayoral slate.
“My commitment is to the people and neighborhoods of the Sixth Ward,” said Imus. “This is where my husband and I chose to raise our family. I understand what matters to our neighbors and I’m ready to step up and serve with the independence, responsiveness, and care our community deserves.”Imus is running in a special election to complete the remaining two years of the late Councilwoman Jen Giattino’s four-year term. Giattino was a beloved and respected leader in the Sixth Ward and throughout Hoboken.
“Jen was a true friend to me and her community - the very definition of a public servant. Her example is what inspired me to run,” said Imus. “I’m honored to continue the work she cared so deeply about, and to help carry forward her legacy of neighborhood-focused, common-sense leadership.”
Joe Giattino, Jen’ husband, offered his support for Imus’s candidacy:
"Jen believed deeply in service and community. While no one can fill her shoes, I know Diane shares that same spirit and will carry forward the work Jen cared so much about."
Professionally, Imus spent 28 years at Hoboken based Wiley, leading global publishing events and overseeing multimillion-dollar budgets. She served as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for youth in Hudson County’s foster system, was a member of the Hoboken Arts Advisory Board, and has spent many years volunteering in her children’s schools and advocating for open space.
Diane’s campaign will focus on core quality-of-life issues that affect Sixth Ward residents daily: public and pedestrian safety, affordability, improved transportation options, fiscal responsibility and better-maintained parks and public spaces.
“These are not political issues—they’re community priorities,” said Imus. “I will work with anyone to get things done for Hoboken.”
Councilwoman and mayoral candidate Tiffanie Fisher welcomed Imus to her team, saying:
"Diane Imus has deep roots in the Sixth Ward, a heart for service, and the experience to lead effectively. She’s been a quiet force in our community for years—steadfast, thoughtful, and committed to making Hoboken better—and she’s stepping up because she cares deeply about our neighbors. I’m honored to have her join Team Fisher, and I know Jen would be proud to see her friend continue the work she loved."
Diane lives on Castle Point with her husband Jay, their children, Mark and Maddie and their dog Cody.
Imus is the third City Council candidate to join Team Tiffanie, building on a deep bench of independent, community-first leaders. She joins Liz Urtecho and Dave Mello, both running for At-Large Council seats.
For more information or to support Diane's campaign, go to dianeforhoboken.com
For more information or to support Team Tiffanie, go to tiffanieforhoboken.com
