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Wildes easily wins Englewood mayor primary

June 6, 2018 4:47 am

Michael Wildes scored a big victory in his bid to return as mayor of Englewood, defeating organization candidate Phil Meisner by a 64%-36% margin after a contentious Democratic primary. Running off the organization line, Wildes beat Meisner 2,675 to 1,504...

Ten mayoral primaries to watch

June 5, 2018 6:00 amJune 5, 2018 4:32 pm

Ten primaries for mayor worth watching: Berkeley Heights: Mayor Robert Woodruff faces a GOP primary challenge from Tom Maciejewski. Chester: Mayor Janet Hoven faces a Republican primary challenge from councilman Tim Iverson. Englewood: Mayor Frank Huttle is not seeking re-election. ...

Wildes recycles 2006 Bill Clinton robocall

June 4, 2018 2:30 amJune 5, 2018 6:35 pm

When Michael Wildes ran for re-election as mayor of Englewood in 2006, former President Bill Clinton did a robocall to boost his efforts. Now Wildes, seeking a return to his old job, has brought back the 12-year-old robocall, using the...

Octogenarian succession, and the return of Guy Gregg

June 2, 2018 2:37 pmJune 3, 2018 12:45 pm

Political ambition and succession planning for a pair of octogenarian lawmakers is part of the backdrop in the Democratic primary for mayor of Englewood. First, a story: there was once a Rhode Island politician named Theodore Green, who was 69-years-old...

Gordon Johnson endorses Wildes for mayor

June 1, 2018 12:37 pm

Assembly Speaker Pro-Tempore Gordon Johnson (D-Englewood) has endorsed Michael Wildes for the Democratic nomination for mayor of Englewood. “Michael Wildes exemplifies the value of public service and I know how dedicated he is to our community, its residents and to...

Ten mayoral primaries to watch on Tuesday

May 30, 2018 11:30 amMay 31, 2018 5:56 pm

Ten primaries for mayor worth watching: Berkeley Heights: Mayor Robert Woodruff faces a GOP primary challenge from Tom Maciejewski. Chester: Mayor Janet Hoven faces a Republican primary challenge from councilman Tim Iverson. Englewood: Mayor Frank Huttle is not seeking re-election. ...

Hamer backs Meisner for Englewood mayor

May 30, 2018 10:31 am

Englewood City Council President Wayne Hamer has endorsed Phil Meisner for mayor. “I think Phil Meisner is the candidate best prepared to serve as Englewood’s mayor. Phil’s experience and expertise across all levels and facets of government will be a...