Jamel Holley Archives - New Jersey Globe

Holley concerned decriminalization could harm marijuana referendum

November 25, 2019 4:57 pm

Assemblyman Jamel Holley is concerned that decriminalizing marijuana may convince some voters to sit out a referendum on marijuana legalization set to hit the polls next November. “It’s definitely going to lower the enthusiasm,” Holley said. “People are all in...

Assembly passes bill granting voting rights to persons on parole, probation

November 25, 2019 2:09 pm

The Assembly advanced a bill providing voting rights to persons on parole or probation Monday. It passed 46-23. Under current law, New Jersey strips voting rights from incarcerated persons and those on probation or parole. The law, sponsored primarily by...

Holley says Murphy ignored lead crisis

October 10, 2019 2:32 pm

Assemblyman Jamel Holley said Gov. Phil Murphy’s been asleep at the wheel on the state’s waterborne lead crisis. The Assembly Democrat took aim at Murphy’s handling of Newark’s water crisis, saying the governor slow-played action on the issue despite promising...

Baraka opposes Holley call for state takeover of Newark water

August 21, 2019 2:00 pmAugust 25, 2019 1:07 pm

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka says calls for Gov. Phil Murphy to declare a state of emergency over Newark’s lead water crisis isn’t necessary. Assemblyman Jamel Holley (D-Roselle) yesterday asked the state to take over Newark’s water management operation and asked...

Holley: Trump enabled racist remarks by school board official

July 26, 2019 12:57 pm

Assemblyman Jamel Holley blamed President Donald Trump for offensive posts targeting four progressive non-white congresswomen made by Toms River Regional School Board Member Daniel Leonard. “This is a clear example of the game ‘follow the leader,’” Holley said. “The racist...

Bill requiring publication of tax relief programs signed into law

July 22, 2019 11:25 am

Four members of the General Assembly are pushing to make residents more aware of the state’s property tax relief programs. “It’s no secret that New Jersey has one of the highest property tax rates in the country,” said Assemblyman Eric...

Quijano, Holley in 20th district

June 4, 2019 8:01 pmJune 3, 2019 10:54 pm

The New Jersey Globe is calling the Democratic primary for State Assembly in the 20th district for incumbents Annette Quijano (D-Elizabeth) and Jamal Holley (D-Roselle). They have defeated their primary opponent, Kenneth Jones. Quijano and Holley will face Republicans Ashraf...