Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla rules out 8th District congressional run

New YorkHoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla has ruled out an 8th District congressional run in light of US Rep. Albio Sires’ retirement, indicating “I’m 100% committed to serving the residents of Hoboken as Mayor.” 

“While I’m honored and humbled to have been approached by members of the Sikh and South Asian community, along with other stakeholders to run for Congress, I’m 100% committed to serving the residents of Hoboken as Mayor,” Bhalla tweeted. 

“There’s still a great deal to do the next four years, especially in the midst of a global health pandemic, and I look forward to continued public service in City Hall.” 

Bhalla told The New Jersey Globe he looked forward to supporting the Hudson County Democratic Organization and has no plans to run for Congress. (source: hudsoncountyview.com) 

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