Hoboken Democrats Chairwoman Endorses Craig Guy for Hudson County Executive

Citing Experience and Dedication, Chair of Hoboken Democrats Endorses Guy and HCDO Ticket

JERSEY CITY, NJ – Democratic candidate for Hudson County Executive Craig Guy is announcing that his campaign has been endorsed by Rachel Hodes, the Chairwoman of the Hoboken Democrats. Chairwoman Hodes is also endorsing the entire Hudson County Democratic Organization ticket running to represent Hoboken at the county and state levels, citing their collective experience and dedication, and the diversity of the entire team. Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla has previously endorsed the team.

The endorsements include:

• Raj Mukherji for State Senate

• John Allen and Jessica Ramirez for State Assembly

• Craig Guy for County Executive

• Anthony L. Romano for County Commissioner

“Craig is an outstanding candidate and a dedicated public servant. I am glad to be able to wholeheartedly endorse his campaign for Hudson County Executive,” said Rachel Hodes, Hoboken Democrats Chairwoman. “Craig has already done so much important work for Hudson County during his time in government, and I’m excited to continue partnering with him to stand up for the residents of Hoboken and the entire Hudson County community. I am looking forward to seeing him work with Mayor Bhalla and Commissioner Romano to get things done. I also look forward to seeing Raj Mukherji, Jessica Ramirez, and Hoboken’s own John Allen TO step into new roles and look forward to working with them to advance policies that matter most to Democrats in Hoboken.”

Guy is running to improve quality of life in Hudson County, fighting for investment in affordable housing, education, county parks, and law enforcement. A former police officer for more than two decades, he has also worked as the Chief of Staff to the current County Executive, Tom DeGise.

“It’s an honor to be endorsed by Chairwoman Hodes,” said Craig Guy. “We have worked closely to serve Hoboken residents, and I am excited to continue collaborating with the Hoboken Democrats to improve public safety, housing, and quality of life here in Hudson County.”

“Chairwoman Hodes has done so much for Hoboken, and I’m thrilled to receive her endorsement,” said Commissioner Romano. “I’m running for County Commissioner to stand up for our community, and look forward to working with her, Craig, and the rest of the HCDO ticket.”

Craig Guy has previously been endorsed by leading Democratic elected officials like Governor Phil Murphy, Senator Bob Menendez, Senator Cory Booker, and all 12 of Hudson County’s Mayors, as well as leadership from the statewide and Hudson County Fraternal Order of Police, the Central Labor Council, and the Hudson County Building Trades.

About Craig Guy

Craig Guy is a proud Democrat who has the experience and vision to solve Hudson County’s greatest challenges and make our communities more affordable for the middle class and working families. As Chief of Staff to County Executive Tom DeGise, Craig has built consensus and gotten the job done on major projects like creating the Open Space Trust Fund, expanding Hudson County Community College and leading the effort to provide rental assistance and small business grants within the county during the pandemic. A strong Democrat, Craig believes deeply in progressive values like protecting abortion rights and voting rights, defending democracy, enacting tougher gun control laws and more. As County Executive, Craig will move Hudson County forward by creating more affordable housing, improving traffic safety with a Vision Zero initiative and building new state-of-the-art STEM and trades focused high schools.