Trenton Councilwoman Jennifer Williams will step down as the city’s Republican municipal chair on Sunday, and will be replaced by a former chair, Anthony Giordano.
“My time as Chair of the Trenton Republican Committee has been an exciting one, and I am very glad for the confidence my fellow committee members have had in me,” Williams aid. “To be elected and re-elected as chair was a great honor, but my dedication and devotion to representing Trenton’s North Ward on City Council, a nonpartisan position, are paramount to me.”
Williams won a 2022 runoff election by one vote against Algernon Ward, who has said he will seek a rematch in the November 2024 municipal election.
“We are making great things happen in Trenton, and as my time demands grow as a councilperson, I want to be fully available to serve my constituents and be the best Councilwoman I can be,” she said. “I wish Mr. Giordano the best of luck as Trenton’s Republican leader in the future. I know and trust that he will do a good job.”
A change from May to November non-partisan local races also staggered council terms. At-large councilmembers were elected to four-year terms in 2022; the ward council seats were initially two-year terms, with next year’s election beginning four-year stints.