Today, Councilwoman Emily Jabbour announced her run for Hoboken Mayor in 2025.
Jabbourtook to social media this morning to officially kick off her campaign. She has served on the City Council since 2018.
“I love this city and am so proud to call Hoboken home and raise our kids here with my husband, Peter,” said the councilwoman at-large. “I’m excited to put my energy and experience to work, and today announce my campaign to be Hoboken’s next Mayor.
“As a mom, you better believe I’ve got a long to-do list with new ideas to continue improving our community and make Hoboken a great place to live, work, and raise a family.
“We’ve got more work to do for better schools, safer neighborhoods, improved constituent services, public transportation that works for all of us, and real transparency and accountability in how decisions get made and taxpayer money gets spent.
“I’m looking forward to meeting you in living rooms, coffee shops, and parks across our city in the weeks and months ahead. I hope you’ll join us and be part of our grassroots, community campaign.”
The general election is set for November 4th, 2025.
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Emily Jabbour’s Biography:
For over 18 years, she has proudly worked as a civil servant for the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services in the Administration for Children and Families (ACF). Jabbour began her federal career through the Presidential Management Fellows program and completed a six-month detail assignment with the United States House of Representatives as a Health Fellow for the Committee on Energy and Commerce, Health Subcommittee.
Joabbour has proudly served as a mentor with the local organization True Mentors, liaison to the HOPES Program for the Brandt Parent Consortium, and founded the Hudson County Chapter of Moms Demand Action, a grassroots advocacy organization focused on preventing gun violence. Emily is also an active supporter of the Hoboken Public Education Foundation and a regular volunteer with the Hoboken Food Pantry, part of the Hoboken Community Center.
Jabbour graduated from Boston College in 2003 with a B.A. in Psychology, and graduated from Columbia’s School of Social Work in 2006 with a Master of Science in Social Work with a policy focus and Law Minor. Emily is an active member of the Columbia Alumni Association, a member of the Social Work Dean’s Advisory Committee, and a 2017 recipient of the prestigious Columbia Alumni Medal for building community.
Jabbour is the proud parent of two daughters, Katherine (12) and Brynn (9), who are students in the Hoboken Public School District, and the wife of lifelong Jersey resident Peter Jabbour, Head of Legal for the Americas for Maersk. Jabbour can be found riding her bike around Hoboken, drinking coffee at The Hive, volunteering at the Hoboken Food Pantry, working out at Fit Foundry, and grabbing lunch with her family at Black Rail Coffee.
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Emily Jabbour, a current Councilwoman At-Large in Hoboken, has officially declared her candidacy for Mayor of the city. Jabbour, who has been serving on the City Council since 2017, announced her decision to run for mayor in a press release on Monday.
Jabbour, a lifelong resident of Hoboken, has been a vocal advocate for issues such as affordable housing, transportation, and environmental sustainability during her time on the City Council. She has also been a strong supporter of small businesses and local community organizations.
In her announcement, Jabbour highlighted her experience working with residents and stakeholders to address the challenges facing Hoboken, including the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. She emphasized the need for strong leadership and collaboration to ensure that the city can recover and thrive in the years ahead.
Jabbour’s decision to run for mayor comes at a critical time for Hoboken, as the city continues to grapple with issues such as flooding, development, and infrastructure. If elected, Jabbour has pledged to work tirelessly to address these challenges and build a more resilient and inclusive community for all residents.
Jabbour will be facing off against incumbent Mayor Ravi Bhalla in the upcoming mayoral election. Bhalla, who was elected as mayor in 2017, has not yet announced whether he will seek re-election.
As the race for mayor heats up, residents of Hoboken will have the opportunity to learn more about Jabbour’s vision for the city and decide who they believe is best suited to lead Hoboken into the future. With her experience, dedication, and passion for serving the community, Jabbour is sure to be a formidable candidate in the upcoming election.
