The Latino Action Network is endorsing Hudson County Commissioner Bill O’Dea for Jersey City mayor, along with city council-at-large running mates Kristen Zadroga-Hart, Councilman Danny Rivera, and Ward D hopeful Elvin Dominici Encarnación.
“The Latino Action Network is proud to endorse Bill O’Dea for Mayor of Jersey City because he has a clear track record of delivering for his constituents and fighting for working families,” LAN President Javier Robles said in a statement.
“As a county commissioner, Bill stood up for our community and our shared values by opposing Hudson County’s contract with ICE and as a mayoral candidate he is supporting three Latino council candidates on his ticket, once again proving his commitment to diversity and representation. Bill O’Dea will be a mayor for the people and we’re excited to support his campaign.”
O’Dea and his slate mates likely had an ace in the hole here, given that the LAN Vice President of Public Policy is Cory Garriga, an aide for O’Dea and big supporter of his campaign for mayor…