You’ve heard of retail politics. Now get a load of this: Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill is set to ring in her first days in office with a black-tie inaugural ball on the ice rink at the American Dream mall.
The choice to hold the inaugural at the once-sprawling eyesore of the Meadowlands is drawing buzz across New Jersey. The Bergen County mall is now a regional destination with high-profile attractions and luxury brand retailers but the choice also brings some backlash.
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$350 tickets, nonprofit fundraiser, and Jersey pride on display
The Jan. 20 event for Sherrill and Lt. Gov.-elect Dale Cadwell is expected to draw about 2,000 attendees and will take place inside the massive East Rutherford complex. Tickets are $350 per person, with proceeds benefiting Mission to Deliver NJ, Sherrill’s nonprofit advocacy organization focused on affordability, economic development, and civic engagement.
New Jersey Globe reported the news last week…