Reed Gusciora Archives - New Jersey Globe

Vaughn apologizes, won’t resign

May 6, 2020 10:02 pmMay 6, 2020 10:06 pm

Embattled Trenton Councilwoman Robin Vaughn apologized for a series of profanities and homophobic statements on a call with city lawmakers that has pushed top Democrats in the state to call for her resignation Wednesday, but she doesn’t intend to resign....

Trenton clerk resigns

May 6, 2020 5:10 pm

Trenton Clerk Dwayne Harris will step down from his post later this month. “It’s been an honor to serve Trentonians in our State’s Capital over these years. I want to make sure that I thank every member of my office,...

Trenton council deflects condemnation of homophobic councilwoman

May 5, 2020 10:34 pmMay 5, 2020 10:36 pm

Five of seven members of the Trenton City Council tonight declined to condemn Robin Vaughn’s homophobic tirade in a conference call last Saturday that has put New Jersey’s capital city under a microcope. Just Councilmen Jerrell Blakely and Joseph Harrison...

A measured Grewal condemns Vaughn

May 5, 2020 4:27 pm

Attorney General Gurbir Grewal joined a slew of Democratic and Republican officials in condemning Trenton Councilwoman Robin Vaughn over a protracted homophobic outburst on a call between city officials held Saturday. “I’d echo the governor’s comments,” Grewal said. “I think...

Dem legislators sidestep involvement in Trenton controversy

May 4, 2020 6:28 pm

The three Democrats who represent Trenton in the New Jersey Legislature trashed city officials for statements made on a conference call on Saturday, but unlike other party leaders, stopped far short of calling for resignations. Instead, State Sen. Shirley Turner...

Gusciora seeks end to Vaughn ‘divisive and disruptive behavior’

May 4, 2020 1:19 pmMay 4, 2020 3:48 pm

Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora says that he regrets interacting with embattled Councilwoman Robin Vaughn during a coronavirus briefing, but says he’s had enough of her divisive and hateful comments, “She has had a history of causing disruptions at Council meetings...

Oliver says it’s time for Vaughn to resign

May 4, 2020 12:09 pmMay 4, 2020 12:14 pm

Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver wants Robin Vaughn to apologize and resign after hurling a barrage of homophobic statements at the city’s openly gay mayor on a recorded conference call on Saturday. “I’m deeply troubled by the offensive remarks made by...