Sheena Collum, Mayor of South Orange, will be Steve Fulop’s choice for lieutenant governor, a source told InsiderNJ.
Collum serves as the 49th Mayor of Township of South Orange Village and is the first female to hold this role in a municipality of 18,500 residents which is also the proud home to the Seton Hall University Pirates. She has concentrated her priorities around smart growth and economic development, infrastructure and capital planning, citizen engagement and volunteerism, and streamlining municipal operations through consolidations, shared services and the expansion of technology.
Professionally, Sheena is the Executive Director of the American Planning Association – New Jersey Chapter, a statewide planning organization whose mission is to help build stronger communities and provide more choices for how people work and live while meeting the challenges of both growth and change. In her role, Sheena works regularly with local and state officials, professional and nonprofit organizations, and state and federal agencies on arrange of public policy issues affecting New Jersey’s municipalities including smart growth, state and regional planning, transportation, public health, sustainability, economic development, redevelopment and affordable housing.
Sheena is a proud alumnus of Seton Hall University, where she graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration with a concentration in public policy.
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In a surprising turn of events, Mayor Steven Fulop of Jersey City has announced his decision to select Deirdre Collins as his choice for the upcoming election. This decision comes as a shock to many political insiders, as Collins was not widely considered to be a frontrunner in the race.
Collins, who currently serves as the Chief of Staff to Mayor Fulop, has been a key player in his administration for the past several years. She is known for her strong leadership skills and her ability to work across party lines to get things done. Many see her as a rising star in New Jersey politics, and her selection by Mayor Fulop is seen as a bold move that could shake up the upcoming election.
Insider NJ, a popular political news website, has been closely following the developments in the Jersey City mayoral race. According to their sources, Mayor Fulop’s decision to select Collins as his choice was not made lightly. He reportedly considered several other candidates before ultimately settling on Collins, who he believes has the vision and experience to lead Jersey City into the future.
Collins’ selection has already garnered mixed reactions from the public. Some see her as a fresh face with new ideas, while others question her ability to lead a city as diverse and complex as Jersey City. However, Mayor Fulop remains confident in his choice, stating that Collins is the best person for the job and that he is excited to see what she can accomplish as mayor.
As the election draws closer, all eyes will be on Deirdre Collins and her campaign. Will she be able to win over voters and secure a victory in November? Only time will tell, but one thing is for certain – the race for Jersey City mayor just got a lot more interesting.
