Bob Gordon

Assemblyman Robert GordonThe Bergen County Democratic Organization’s meeting tonight went off without a hitch, with the county committee men and women essentially confirming Chairman Joseph Ferriero’s choice for the 38th district’s two new legislative candidates.

In a closed meeting, the committee members unanimously elected Assemblyman Bob Gordon to fill the state Senate ballot spot left open after Joe Coniglio decided not to seek re-election. Freeholder/Paramus Councilwoman Connie Wagner will fill the slot left open by Gordon’s elevation. Incumbent Assemblywoman Joan Voss will remain as the 38th district’s other Democratic Assembly candidate.

Assemblyman Robert Gordon will face Republican Robert Colletti in the 38th district State Senate raceBergen County Democratic Chairman Joseph Ferriero has endorsed Assemblyman Bob Gordon to fill the state Senate ballot position left vacant by Joe Coniglio.

“Obviously it was a difficult choice because we had outstanding candidates, and any one of them would make an excellent Senator,” said Ferriero. “But based on Bob’s experience, dedication and commitment to the people of New Jersey, I picked him.”

Gordon was under consideration along with Assembly running mate Joan Voss and Paramus Mayor James Tedesco.

While political insiders around Bergen County watch the Democratic headquarters in Hackensack for white smoke, at least one person who’s being put up for Joe Coniglio’s place on the ballot doesn’t know it yet. 

It’s Fort Lee Councilman Michael Villano, whose name Fair Lawn Committeeman Bob Gulack wants to put forward at the organization’s Sunday night meeting.

It might not be a coincidence that the last three state Senators from district 38 have been from Paramus.

There was Paul Contillo, then Louis Kosco, and finally Joseph Coniglio.

Now, two of the four contenders for the position are from Paramus – Mayor James Tedesco and Bergen County Freeholder Connie Wagner (who, unlike the other three, has not yet declared an intention to run for the seat).

The Bergen County Democratic Organization has announced the meeting at which they’ll pick the replacement for State Senator Joe Coniglio. 

The meeting will be held on Sunday at 6 pm at BCDO headquarters in Hackensack.  It will be closed to everyone except staff, municipal chairs, candidates and county committee members. 

BILL COMBATING ROGUE TOW TRUCK OPERATORS, PREDATORY TOWING PRACTICES ADVANCES

(TRENTON) - Legislation sponsored by Assembly members Bob Gordon, Nilsa Cruz-Perez, Gordon M. Johnson, and Louis M. Manzo that would strengthen regulation of the state's towing industry and crack down on unscrupulous, rogue tow-truck operators preying on unsuspecting motorists passed the General Assembly today by a vote of 79 to 1.

BILL COMBATING ROGUE TOW TRUCK OPERATORS, PREDATORY TOWING PRACTICES ADVANCES

(TRENTON) - Legislation sponsored by Assembly members Bob Gordon, Nilsa Cruz-Perez, Gordon M. Johnson, and Louis M. Manzo that would strengthen regulation of the state's towing industry and crack down on unscrupulous, rogue tow-truck operators preying on unsuspecting motorists was released today by the Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee.

ASSEMBLY PANEL CLEARS SCHAER/GORDON BILL
TO ENSURE RELIGIOUS ACCOMODATIONS FOR STUDENTS
Bill Would Require Schools to Provide Alternative Arrangements
When Exams Coincide with Religious Observances

(TRENTON) - An Assembly committee today released legislation sponsored  by Assemblymen Gary S. Schaer and Bob Gordon that would require New Jersey's colleges and universities to provide alternative arrangements for  who are unable to take a test because of a religious observance.

LEGISLATION ALLOWING PORT AUTHORITY
TO OPERATE STEWART AIRPORT SIGNED INTO LAW

(TETERBORO) - Legislation Assembly members Frederick Scalera, Gary S. Schaer, Bob Gordon, and Joan Voss sponsored to help mitigate noise, pollution, and safety concerns at Teterboro Airport was signed into law today by Acting Governor Richard J. Codey.

'CORE' REFORMS BECOME LAW
Multi-Prong Package Removes Obstacles to Service Sharing,
Empowers County School Superintendents, Promotes User-Friendly Budgets

(TRENTON) - Legislation Assembly Speaker Joseph J. Roberts Jr. spearheaded to improve government efficiency and reduce property taxes by giving citizens and local officials new tools to cut waste and duplication in municipalities and public schools was signed into law today by Governor Jon S. Corzine.