I’m running for governor because we don’t need another caretaker for a broken system. We need someone who’s not afraid to say what’s wrong and get to work fixing it. That’s what we’ve done in Jersey City. And that’s exactly what I’ll do in Trenton.

“We’re going to let the market decide winners and losers instead of putting artificial obstacles in place. We’re saying if you want to open and explore this, we’re supportive,” Fulop explained.

Fulop reflects on 12 years of development and reform as Jersey City mayor, citing Bayfront and Journal Square as key projects and emphasizing his tax policy and pro-growth philosophy.

Fulop, 48, embraced the kind of innovative policy solutions that often spook other mayors, and he implemented them effectively — often in the face of strong opposition. In the often go-along-to-get-along world of New Jersey politics, that’s a refreshing quality.

Collum said she hopes to consolidate municipalities and school districts, modernize NJ Transit, and build new housing throughout the state. She said her rhetoric is backed up by her work as mayor. She touted a South Orange-Maplewood fire department consolidation she fought for and hosted Wednesday’s event in a recently completed housing project.

As Democratic candidates for governor tour the state to ask county parties for their endorsement, Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop has made clear he wants no part of those events. The mayor is running a staunchly anti-establishment campaign, arguing he’d rather speak directly to the voters than to crowds of party insiders.

The membership voted overwhelmingly to endorse Mayor Fulop because he is running on a track record of strong leadership in Jersey City, comprehensive plans, and authentic values.

As Jersey City is the home of the largest LGBTQ community in the state of New Jersey, I wanted to take the chance to respond to State Senator Sarlo’s comments that in many ways misunderstand this past November election’s results.

A dozen more current and former local elected officials, including three mayors, have endorsed Jersey City Steve Fulop for the Democratic nomination for governor, giving him some establishment support in places where party leaders are backing other candidates.

“If you had told me 20 years ago that I’d be standing here in Belmar running for governor, I would have told you it was a stretch,”

While the results of the 2024 Presidential Election are clear, it will take time to perform the detailed analysis necessary to determine how Donald Trump pulled off this unprecedented victory.

Steven Fulop spent years engaged in New Jersey’s boss-driven machine politics. Now he’s waging war against the machine as he tries to win the state’s highest office.