Tiffanie Fisher Statement on Emily Jabbour Running Mate, Councilman Joe Quintero

HOBOKEN, N.J. – Two weeks ago, Councilman Joe Quintero, now running on Emily Jabbour’s slate - sent me a text that said “f--- you Tiffanie,” along with a photo of the meal he was eating, rabbit risotto.

I have two rabbits — and a dog — who are part of my family.

Joe apologized, but not for what he said - just for sending it to me instead of someone else. And no one on his team has said a word.

We’ve seen what happens when politics becomes cruel for sport. When decency gives way to spectacle, and personal attacks replace honest debate. We can’t let that become normal here. Hoboken is better than that.

Emily and Joe, card carrying members of Team Bhalla, represent politics as usual. The insider games, the silence, the toxic culture that’s taken hold in too many corners of public life.

I’m running to raise the bar -  to lead with integrity, focus on the work, and make sure City Hall reflects the values of the people it serves.

We can disagree. But cruelty isn’t governing. And silence isn’t neutral.

Hoboken deserves better, and this is our chance to prove it.