Michael Wildes Archives - New Jersey Globe

Three Englewood councilmembers go with Gottheimer for governor

January 13, 2025 5:36 amJanuary 13, 2025 11:11 am

Three members of the Englewood City Council have endorsed Josh Gottheimer for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination, giving the North Jersey Congressman a slight edge in the city of 11,801 Democrats. Englewood Council President Lisa Wisotsky and Councilmen Ken Rosenzweig and...

Five more mayors pledge to back Gottheimer for governor

September 30, 2024 8:30 amSeptember 30, 2024 9:09 am

Saying he is the “right person to lead New Jersey,” five more Bergen County Democratic mayors want Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-Wyckoff) to run for governor next year, bringing his total to twelve. Mayors Arvin Amatorio of Bergenfield, Brian Bernstein of...

Pascrell tribute: Michael Wildes

August 22, 2024 9:17 am

Englewood Mayor Michael Wildes released the following statement on the death of Rep. Bill Pascrell (D-Paterson): “Bill Pascrell was a tremendous friend, a true gentleman, and a tireless fighter for the communities he served. For a decade, he represented the...

NYC mayoral candidates raise $1.3 million from New Jersey donors

June 18, 2021 2:46 pm

New Jerseyans have contributed more than $1.3 million into New York City mayoral campaigns in advance of Tuesday’s primary election, according to reports filed with the New York City Campaign Finance Board. The top raiser from New Jerseyans is Raymond...

Top Democrats boost Johnson in campaign’s waning days

June 7, 2021 4:57 am

Assemblyman Gordon Johnson’s bid for State Senate got a boost from some of the state’s most prominent Democrats Sunday. Johnson is locked in a tight primary against longtime running mate Assemblywoman Valerie Vainieri Huttle, who is challenging the fellow incumbent...

With early voting signed, urban mayors take aim at Ciattarelli’s voting reform plan

March 30, 2021 2:00 pmMarch 31, 2021 10:07 am

This article was updated with comment from the Ciattarelli campaign at 7:04 p.m. A swath of Democratic urban mayors attacked Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli over his election reform platform Tuesday, charging it was in lock-step with Republican efforts to...

Wainer Apter’s hometown mayor applauds Murphy court pick

March 17, 2021 1:04 pm

Rachel Wainer Apter’s nomination to the New Jersey Supreme Court has the support of her hometown mayor, Michael Wildes, who says he was “thrilled” by Gov. Phil Murphy’ pick for the top court. “Her credentials are impeccable, and she’ll be...