Councilman Nelson Launches Mayoral Campaign
Democratic ticket running unopposed so far in June 4 primary.
Parsippany Democrats now have their standard bearers for the 2013 races for mayor and Township Council. Jonathan Nelson, a businessman elected for a one-year council term last November, tossed his hat into the ring for Parsippany's top elected position at a campaign kickoff event at the Sheraton Hotel Thursday night. A large, enthusiastic crowd was in attendance to show their support for Nelson and his ticketmates, Planning Board member Robert Keller and newcomer Mihir Oza, who are running for the two available council seats. Oza is a 25-year-old Parsippany Hills High School and Drexel University graduate who works for a nonprofit organization in Morristown. "He's running to ensure a diverse council," said Nelson. "He grew up here, cares …
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Peter
12:58 pm on Saturday, April 6, 2013
We have already seen how the big boys roll. I am a lifetime republican who is voting democratic. Hopefully Nelson will not have enough time in office to cultivate all of the connections the republicans have been using to bleed. Our tax dollars dry. Do you think former police and municipal employees are going to tackle pension and benefit reform? Take a look at the line item in the budget, it … more ›