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Labor Leader: John J. Giblin served as State Senator, Essex County Freeholder

September 5, 2022 12:10 amSeptember 4, 2022 3:25 pm

John J. Giblin (1909-1975) was one of New Jersey’s most powerful labor leaders, serving as president of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 68, chairman of the national union, Essex County Freeholder and State Senator. Giblin was the patriarch...

Labor Leader: John J. Giblin served as State Senator, Essex County Freeholder

September 6, 2021 12:10 amSeptember 5, 2021 6:05 pm

John J. Giblin (1909-1975) was one of New Jersey’s most powerful labor leaders, serving as president of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 68, chairman of the national union, Essex County Freeholder and State Senator. Giblin was the patriarch...

Somerset Dems screening committee suggests Graner, Salmon for Assembly

February 17, 2021 11:05 pmFebruary 18, 2021 11:25 am

The Somerset County Democratic Screening Committee is recommending Elizabeth Graner and Scott Salmon to receive the organization line for State Assembly in the 21st district when the part holds their convention on March 4. The panel decided to back Graner,...

Salmon considering bid for 21st district Assembly seat

January 28, 2021 12:12 pm

Scott Salmon, who has emerged as one of New Jersey’s top election lawyers over the last few years, is under consideration for the Democratic nomination for State Assembly in the 21st district. “I am very interested in running,” Salmon said....

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...

Labor Leader: John J. Giblin served as State Senator, Essex County Freeholder

September 7, 2020 12:05 amSeptember 6, 2020 12:23 am

John J. Giblin (1909-1975) was one of New Jersey’s most powerful labor leaders, serving as president of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 68, chairman of the national union, Essex County Freeholder and State Senator. Giblin was the patriarch...

Murphy will swear in officials in 12 towns in January

December 28, 2019 2:32 pmDecember 31, 2019 2:56 pm

Gov. Phil Murphy will swear in the girlfriend of one of his 2017 Democratic primary rivals as a councilwoman in Wayne on January 1. Fran Ritter ousted incumbent Republican councilwoman Aileen Rivera with 57% of the vote and will become...