John Bartlett Archives - New Jersey Globe

Timothy Ryan, ex-councilman who challenged Saxton, dies at 68

August 9, 2019 10:31 amAugust 9, 2019 6:51 pm

Timothy E. Ryan, a charismatic funeral director who served as a Seaside Park Councilman and sought higher office five times, including the U.S. House of Representatives, died on August 6. He was 68. Ryan fought a 11-year battle with cancer....

Wimberly endorses millionaire’s tax

May 7, 2019 3:06 pmMay 7, 2019 4:42 pm

Assemblyman Benjie Wimberly (D-Paterson) told the New Jersey Globe that he will support Gov. Phil Murphy’s proposal to increase the income tax on households with annual incomes of more than $1 million. Wimberly’s running mate, Assembly Majority Conference Leader Shavonda...

With ouster of Pascrell, Currie advisor has target on his back

March 4, 2019 6:15 amMarch 4, 2019 3:10 pm

The decision by the Passaic County Board of Freeholders not to reappoint Bill Pascrell III as county counsel will have consequences, according to several Democrats who spoke on the condition of anonymity. Pascrell, the head of a top Trenton lobbying...

Bill Pascrell out as Passaic County Counsel

February 23, 2019 4:06 pmFebruary 26, 2019 9:12 am

Passaic County Freeholders are replacing Bill Pascrell III as their county counsel after 21 years, according to five sources who spoke on the condition of anonymity. Pascrell has served as a part-time county counsel while heading a top Trenton lobbying...

Here’s what might happen if Cory Booker drops Senate re-election bid

February 15, 2019 1:01 amFebruary 21, 2019 1:42 pm

An overwhelming majority of New Jerseyans want Cory Booker to forgo seeking re-election to the United States Senate – if he is the Democratic nominee for president of the United States. A Monmouth University Poll released on Thursday shows that...

Longtime freeholder John Bartlett dies

December 12, 2018 11:58 pmDecember 17, 2018 4:32 pm

John Bartlett, an Ocean County freeholder since 1979, passed away today after a three-year battle with colon cancer. He was 71. Bartlett dropped his bid for re-election to the freeholder board in August. He was appointed to the Pine Beach...