JongChul Lee Archives - New Jersey Globe

A surprise councilwoman works to flip Palisades Park red

September 26, 2022 1:37 pm

Four years ago, when then-Palisades Park Councilman Christopher Chung defeated incumbent Mayor James Rotundo by eight votes in the Democratic primary, it was a watershed moment in Palisades Park politics. The Bergen County borough is a major hub of New...

In 24-vote race, judge will entertain move to challenge Palisades Park election

December 10, 2021 8:55 pmDecember 11, 2021 1:31 pm

A Democratic councilman from Palisades Park is contesting the results of the November 2 general election are losing by 24 votes after a Superior Court Judge rejected a request for a recount. Judge Estela De La Cruz denied JongChul Lee’s...

Korean American local officials back Johnson

January 26, 2021 9:13 amJanuary 26, 2021 9:18 am

In a legislative district where Korean population has exploded over the last 20 years, Assemblyman Gordon Johnson has won endorsements from 15 current and former elected officials of Korean descent for his bid to become the Democratic candidate for State...

Chung, Palisades Park Dems all-in on Johnson Senate bid

January 18, 2021 3:28 pmJanuary 18, 2021 5:18 pm

Palisades Park Democrats moved solidly into Gordon Johnson’s camp today with endorsements for the 37th district Senate seat from Mayor Christopher Chung, along with the entire borough council, Democratic municipal chairman and the full Democratic county committee. “We wholeheartedly believe...