Rob Long Archives - New Jersey Globe

Atlantic City councilwoman claims racism in blocking of Muslim appointees

February 19, 2020 12:56 pmFebruary 19, 2020 4:27 pm

A member of the Atlantic City Council is alleging that Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver or her office blocked the appointment of two women to the city’s Municipal Utilities Authority following a request by Mayor Marty Small. Councilwoman LaToya Dunston sent...

Murphy treasurer says Berkon did bill for Brennan matter

January 10, 2019 3:22 pmJanuary 10, 2019 6:40 pm

Former Murphy for Governor treasurer Rob Long now says that Perkins Coie did bill the campaign for attorney Jonathan Berkon’s services, reversing representations he made yesterday. “I subsequently reviewed my files to the confirm the accuracy of my statement. In...

Murphy campaign may have violated state law

January 9, 2019 4:38 pmJanuary 9, 2019 7:35 pm

The Murphy for Governor campaign may have violated state campaign finance laws by not reporting a donation of legal services by attorney Jonathan Berkon, who acted as an intermediary between Gov. Phil Murphy and Katie Brennan regarding her allegation that...

Treasurer: Berkon not getting paid for dealing with Brennan

January 9, 2019 1:36 pmJanuary 9, 2019 2:00 pm

Murphy for Governor campaign counsel Jonathan Berkon is not getting paid for being the intermediary between Gov. Phil Murphy and Katie Brennan, the governor’s campaign treasurer says. Rob Long told the New Jersey Globe that no new legal bills have...