Nellie Pou Archives - New Jersey Globe

Pou says Paterson officials should be held accountable, but wants to protect due process

June 26, 2020 6:39 pmJune 27, 2020 12:04 am

State Sen. Nellie Pou (D-North Haledon) says she’s bothered by allegations of election tampering in the May 12 Paterson city council race, but says she wants to let the process play out before rushing to judgment and demanding resignations. “I...

Pou: Pierre-Louis seems ‘very well-prepared’ for Supreme Court

June 8, 2020 5:46 pm

State Sen. Nellie Pou (D-North Haledon) has a good initial impression of Fabiana Pierre-Louis. “Just by what I’ve read, she appears to be a very well-prepared person for the position. I am happy about the fact that she is a...

Pou, Latino Caucus want Latina on Redistricting Commission

May 21, 2020 5:32 pm

The Legislative Latino Caucus wants the Democratic State Committee to appoint a women from the state’s Latino community to Legislative Redistricting Commission. “As you know well, diversity in membership is critical across all government committees, and the composition of this...

A guide to how N.J. Democrats pick their national convention delegates

February 24, 2020 3:04 amFebruary 24, 2020 5:27 pm

Since the possibility exists that no candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination will be the presumptive nominee before the June 2 New Jersey primary, here’s a Q&A to help you understand how Democrats will pick their delegates to the national...

Currie shifts back to party boss mode, awards Passaic line after closed process

February 18, 2020 12:01 amFebruary 18, 2020 2:33 pm

Passaic County Democrats awarded their organization line to incumbents after a closed-door screening committee of comprised of municipal leaders from sixteen towns on Saturday morning. Party leaders also agreed to hold off any discussions on the presidential campaign until after...

Murphy signs bill naming highway after Pascrell

January 21, 2020 10:55 amJanuary 21, 2020 11:36 am

Gov. Phil Murphy signed a bill naming State Route 19 after Rep. Bill Pascrell Tuesday. “Working for the residents of the 9th District since 1997, Congressman Pascrell has led a life of honor, public service, and dedication to our state,”...

Passaic surrogate says she’s innocent, plans to complete term

January 4, 2020 1:33 pmJanuary 8, 2020 9:02 am

Embattled Passaic County Surrogate Bernice Toledo would not say if she will seek re-election to a second term in 2021. The state Supreme Court’s Advisory Committee on Judicial Conduct has alleged that Toledo abused her office by naming a longtime...