James Gannon Archives - New Jersey Globe

GOP sheriffs back Becchi

March 13, 2020 9:45 am

Two Republican sheriffs have endorsed Rosemary Becchi for Congress in New Jersey’s 11th district. “Rosemary is someone I can rely upon for support as we continue to fight the opioid addiction crisis and to keep our schools and communities safe,”...

Six key Republicans back Selen for freeholder

January 30, 2020 9:24 am

Former Chatham Township Mayor Tayfun Selen has won the backing of six top Morris County Republicans in his bid for freeholder in a special election convention on Saturday. Senate Minority Whip Joseph Pennacchio, Assemblywoman BettyLou DeCroce, Sheriff Jim Gannon, Freeholder...

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Gannon still has no interest in challenging Sherrill

November 10, 2019 3:46 pmNovember 11, 2019 10:27 am

Morris County Sheriff James Gannon is still not running for Congress next year, even though Republican leaders continue to tout him as a challenger to freshman Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-Montclair) in New Jersey’s 11th district. Gannon told the New Jersey...

DeFilippis powerless to reign in GOP mayor who endorsed Democrats

September 30, 2019 10:52 am

Morris County Republican Chairman Ron DeFilippis is concerned over the Rockaway Mayor Michael Puzio repeatedly backing Democrats. “Of course we share your concern about Mayor Puzio’s Behavior,” DeFilippis said in an email to a member of the Morris County Republican...

Dover mayor accused of politicizing Colombia Festival

August 8, 2019 6:07 pm

A group of Dover residents that include the leaders of the local Democratic organization are asking the state Attorney General to investigate whether Mayor James P. Dodd used a taxpayer-funded Colombian Festival to pitch voters for his re-election campaign. Critics...

Pennacchio keeps door open just a tiny bit for race against Sherrill

August 6, 2019 6:33 pmAugust 6, 2019 7:56 pm

State Sen. Joseph Pennacchio (R-Montville) is unlikely to challenge Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-Montclair) in 2020, but the longtime GOP legislator refused to specifically rule out a run for Congress. “You never know,” Pennacchio told the New Jersey Globe, noting that...

Sherrill posts big 2nd quarter numbers, raising $590k

July 15, 2019 5:00 amJuly 15, 2019 12:27 pm

Freshman Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-Montclair) began raising huge amounts of money in 2017 and still hasn’t stopped. Sherrill reported another strong fundraising quarter, raising $590,000 in the second quarter of 2019 as she continues to look like a strong bet...