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Ravi Bhalla Wins Hoboken Election, Becomes N.j.'s First Sikh Mayor

Nov 23, 2010
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By Corey W. McDonald
The Jersey Journal

HOBOKEN -- City Councilman Ravi Bhalla has emerged victorious in the six-person mayoral race, becoming the first Sikh mayor of the Mile Square City -- and the state of New Jersey.

Bhalla, an Indian-American born in New Jersey, was endorsed by current Mayor Dawn Zimmer, who in a surprising decision announcedshe would not seek a third term in office.

Bhalla, who serves on the City Council, claimed the victory at Moran's Pub on Garden Street surrounded by dozens of his supporters, as well as his friends and family.

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"Thank you for having faith in me, for having faith in our community, faith in our state, and faith in our country; this is what America is all about," he told the packed bar. "We've been through a bruising campaign... but now is the time we come together and see who we can work with to bring this city forward."

He bested a six-person field of challengers that included council members Michael DeFusco and Jennifer Giattino, as well as Hudson County Freeholder Anthony Romano.

In the race for three at-large seats on the City Council, two members of Bhalla's slate -- James Doyle and Emily Jabbour -- were victorious, while DeFusco team member Vanessa Falco was also elected, according to the unofficial election results.
 

Navdeep88

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Congratulations to Ravi Bhalla, Jagmeet Singh and Harjit S. Sajjan for surpassing boundaries and presenting positive images of leadership in N. America!
 

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