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Labor Leader: The story of Tom Giblin’s magnificent political career

September 1, 2025 12:15 amAugust 31, 2025 11:20 pm

Thomas P. Giblin got hooked on New Jersey politics at the age of seven, when his father won a seat on the Essex County Board of Freeholders in 1954. Over the last eight decades, he’s had a front-row seat watching...

Almeida will replace McKenzie as deputy chief counsel

September 20, 2021 3:59 pmSeptember 21, 2021 12:11 am

Lisa Almeida, who is in her second stint in the office of the Governor’s chief counsel, has been promoted to deputy chief counsel. She will replace McKenzie Wilson, who is departing on Wednesday to take a job at Lowenstein Sandler....

Patrick Giblin mulls bid for 21st district Assembly seat

January 21, 2021 6:56 pmJanuary 21, 2021 6:57 pm

Former Cranford Mayor Patrick Giblin is considering a bid for State Assembly in the 21st district, where a possible retirement could create a rare open seat in a politically competitive legislative district. “I’m still having productive conversations with people in...

Tom Giblin could have two sons serving as mayor in 2019

May 15, 2019 10:00 amMay 15, 2019 12:13 pm

The legacy of John J. Giblin continues. The president of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 68, Giblin served as an Essex County freeholder and as a state senator. His son, Thomas P. Giblin, has enjoyed a storied career...