Christian Barranco Archives - New Jersey Globe

Opinion: New Jersey is an expensive place to live for working people; So why do politicians want to make it worse?

November 26, 2019 11:40 amNovember 26, 2019 12:49 pm

OPINION Why is New Jersey such an expensive state to live in? According to at least one State Senator it is because of wages paid to union tradesmen for public works projects. This proposition is unfair and a bit insulting...

Barranco won’t seek 26th district Assembly seat

April 1, 2019 11:47 am

Former Pompton Lakes councilman Christian Barranco has decided not to seek the Republican nomination for State Assembly in the 26th district, clearing a path for incumbents Jay Webber (R-Morris Plains) and Betty Lou DeCroce (R-Parsippany) to avoid a primary fight...

Webber doesn’t expect Barranco to run

March 11, 2019 3:32 pm

Assemblyman Jay Webber (R-Morris Plains) said he doesn’t expect former Pompton Lakes councilman Chris Barranco to mount an Assembly bid in his legislative district. “Chris is a friend. I have no reason to think that he’d get into a primary...

Barranco faces residency obstacle as he mulls Assembly bid

February 23, 2019 6:46 pmFebruary 24, 2019 7:00 pm

Former Pompton Lakes councilman Christian Barranco may have trouble getting on the ballot if he challenges incumbents Jay Webber (R-Morris Plains) and Betty Lou DeCroce (R-Parsippany) for State Assembly in the June Republican primary. Barranco resigned his borough council last...

Passaic GOP backs Jay Webber, Betty Lou DeCroce

February 23, 2019 3:03 pmFebruary 23, 2019 3:03 pm

Passaic County Republicans have picked Darren Woolridge as the organization candidate for sheriff in the June primary. Woolridge, a former sheriff’s officer, is expected to face either incumbent Richard Berdnik or former sheriff Jerry Speziale. Both are seeking the endorsement...

Jay Webber draws GOP primary opponent

February 21, 2019 9:57 amFebruary 21, 2019 9:59 am

Former Pompton Lakes councilman Christian Barranco is preparing to challenge Jay Webber (R-Morris Plains) in the Republican primary for State Assembly in the 26th district. Webber and Assemblywoman Betty Lou DeCroce are seeking re-election and have already secured the organization...