New York: Former U.S. Treasury Department Deputy Assistant Secretary Dini Ajmani has announced she will run for Hoboken mayor in the non-partisan November 4th contest, making her the second candidate to officially enter the race.
“Hoboken is home. This is where my husband and I have lived for close to a decade. Like every Hoboken family, we are so proud of our city and want to ensure it remains strong, protected, and above all, affordable — both now and in the future,” Ajmani said in a statement.
“As mayor, I will put my experience to work as custodian of residents’ hard-earned tax dollars — keeping a tight lid on property taxes and addressing high rents. I will focus on fiscal sustainability so we can continue to provide essential services like paved roads, clean streets, parking, and safe public spaces.”
Ajmani was prepared to run on Mayor Ravi Bhalla’s ticket as a council-at-large candidate in 2021, but Councilman-at-Large Jim Doyle sought re-election.
She has previously worked as New Jersey’s assistant treasurer and also served as a commissioner on the planning board.
Dini brings the competence and skills the city needs today. She has served in public service for over a decade, working for Senator Booker, Governor Murphy, and most recently, as Deputy Assistant Secretary at the U.S. Treasury, appointed by President Biden. She also served in the Murphy Administration as New Jersey’s Assistant Treasurer, overseeing many responsibilities, including the pension fund and employee health benefits.
