Hillside mayor announces re-election bid

Hillside Mayor Dahlia Vertreese announced her campaign for re-election Thursday.

Vertreese, who is seeking a third term as mayor of the Union County town, said she’ll focus on renovating public amenities, enhancing the town’s infrastructure, and fostering community and inclusion. The nonpartisan election will be held in November.

“I will not be satisfied until the work is done,” Vertreese said in a press release. “The people elected me to do the work—the people’s work. I live here, I am raising children here and will continue to forge a path of fiscal and economic strength and stability while continuing to build on relationships.”

No other candidates have filed for the seat, according to election filings.

Vertreese is a long-term ally of Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop and endorsed the Democrat’s gubernatorial campaign in 2023. 

Vertreese broke the 50% threshold in her 2021 re-election campaign, avoiding a runoff against two township council members who challenged her.

“I’m excited for all that is ahead for us as a Township,” she said. “I am running now for the vision of Hillside’s future, and I look forward to working with our community to continue to improve our services and our quality of life.”