It struck me that the way Brian Hughes is being treated by many Mercer Democrats is akin to the way many Democrats voters are treating President Biden in polls (75% of Democrats voters want someone other the Biden to run in 2024), in spite of Bidens significant policy achievements and the partys mid-term election success. %PDF-1.5 Democrat Arthur Sypek Sr. (19172002) was the inaugural officeholder of the county executive. Two days later, Benson formally launched his campaign to challenge Hughes in the Democratic primary and announced broad and deep support for his candidacy that included Sheriff Jack Kempler and County Commissioners John Cimino, Sam Frisby, Cathleen Lewis, Kristin McLaughlin, Nina Melker and Lucylle Waters as well as six mayors, nine municipal Democratic chair people, and more than thirty council members spread across Mercer Countys 12 municipalities. Its a good picture of Hughes, to be fair, but yep: He is now officially the face of the county on Facebook. To ensure our record of success continues in Mercer County, its time to unify for the good of the party. A place you want to raise your children. At Hughes announcement, Assemblyman from the 14th District and President of the Mercer-Burlington Building Trades, Wayne DeAngelo, served as master of ceremonies and thanked Hughes for his leadership. <>>> Doug Palmer may challenge Brian Hughes for Mercer County Executive A Gilded Age Democrat, he was an active supporter of women's suffrage and the temperance movement . Leave us a tip to make this financially possible! Profession. NJs Unusual County Government System", "County chiefs retain positions in Atlantic, Mercer", "Thoughts on Mercer's political parties - Stoolmacher", Order Supplemeneting 2001-2002 General Assignment Order, "Voluble Mercer Co. 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That was not the case this year when former Trenton Mayor Doug Palmer announced prior to Hughess formal announcement that he was considering challenging Hughes. Brian M. Hughes, County Executive. He then pointed to three major park projects that he said could be brought to fruition in the next five to 10 years. Suffice it to say, its not historically unusual for Democrats to eat their own. I believe Dan Benson has demonstrated his commitment to this county and our party, and he has my support in his campaign for County Executive.. Louis Cameron " L. C. " Hughes (May 15, 1842 - November 24, 1915) was an American newspaper editor, lawyer, union organizer, and politician who served as the eleventh Governor of Arizona Territory. He noted that during his tenure more than 5,700 acres of open space and farmland has been forever preserved. He has also faced heat for how the county seemingly hid from the public that it was bilked out of $660,000 in taxpayer dollars by two Nigerian nationals in 2019. Phil Murphys FY2024 Budget Address. After nearly 20 years of service, Mercer County Executive Brian Hughes announced his retirement in a statement Wednesday. Keeping Brian at the top of the ticket ensures there wont be one.. A maintenance company gassed up and parked Hughes vehicle at the Lawn Service Plaza. Its not like hes dribbling saliva out of the corner of his mouth., Another source was less eloquent, but said pretty much the same thing: Ive met with him numerous times over the last few months. He told the trooper he was involved in a race with four others in Paris, France. When Brian M. Hughes first took office as County Executive, he promised to do everything within his power to restore the citizens' faith in their government, promising that his leadership would be synonymous with integrity. Required fields are marked *. At a time when extremist MAGA Republicans threaten our democracy and our most sacred constitutional principles, the stakes of this race could not be higher, he said. Hughes will not seek re-election as Mercer County Executive, endorses Hughes previously served as Deputy Executive Director of the Governor's Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse. At a time when extremist MAGA Republicans threaten our democracy and our most sacred constitutional principles, the stakes of this race could not be higher. endobj PSP troopers are not equipped with body-worn cameras, according to Tarkowski, but PSP patrol vehicles have dashcams, which The Trentonian plans to request in this incident. 4 0 obj Hughes has announced his pending retirement and said that he is ending his campaign for re-election. The freeing-up of the Benson seat opens up an Assembly seat for a Democrat seeking to serve in the legislature. Email Updates. After that, it was a two-person operation, since the abandoned vehicle was a road hazard, meaning another officer should have stayed with the vehicle while Fassnacht searched for Hughes, Rivera said. He felt the county executive should have at least been issued a motor vehicle ticket for abandoning the vehicle in the roadway. This article "Brian M. Hughes" is from Wikipedia. Hughes, however, wanted an additional term to complete some projects that are important to him. 0 |FVEF;%B"9CS c`^2[7i5eliQ Io|(,[s!Fc4:^dhNO{sD0pE'/*xFI-Q1_8{bNCFi 9H|(;9p7qjE beT_QJ6a,=,Ji]-|o?ij97y1*UgU#W} |iK}ROgwO{uZ.fC?{u/1%*pZ@ P %l>=8BC How did we make that leap, and why did we make it? Rivera asked. Ganges, who has said he didnt know how the trooper obtained his cell phone number, didnt respond to a phone call Friday seeking comment. . Ive never thought anything was amiss.. 3:04 pm. He announced a positive development, however: beginning next week, Mercer County will get 700 more vaccine doses per week from the State, for a total of 1,500, not including those received by hospitals, pharmacies and private clinics. Be a Voter for Mercer County on November 3rd! A place where you can find a good job and a welcoming community.. Days after Mercer County Executive Brian Hughes vowed "I have not yet begun to fight," the county's captain has struck his colors. Internal affairs will likely interview the trooper, review police and computer-aided dispatch reports and dash-camera footage to evaluate Fassnachts actions, Rivera said. He further highlighted that under his leadership, the Criminal Courthouse was completed under budget, and the project employed 750 union employees in trade and labor jobs during a time of high unemployment. Phone: 609-989-6518: Fax: 609-278-4819: Mail: 640 S. Broad St. Trenton, NJ 08650-0068 : P.O. [9], In the 1975, Sypek defeated then-Trenton mayor Art Holland in the Democratic primary and S. Harry Sayen, the Mercer County Republican chairman, in the general election. There have been four county executives since the establishment of the office in 1975. Despite the turbulence, the state of Hughes presents "State of the County" plans. To ensure our record of success continues in Mercer County, its time to unify for the good of the party. March 8, 2023, 4:00 pm | in. [MM$4:@*|w` aDpFd':Na8\CD%+6 h jqCx@LxGPOb)-'Iq MercerMe is the only hyperlocal, independent, online news outlet serving Hopewell Valley in Mercer County, New Jersey. Your email address will not be published. There are multiple Democrats who may want the slot including possibly Janice Mironov. Twenty years ago, I took on the Republican machine in Mercer and won, Hughes said. Good to know Hughes still has both hands on the wheel, so to speak. Y+7Z[wW["l.gCr5P!W'rHC.P\@qp=a_t-E-@.{fA~&u '@^o'vGop_p`-j`pbx@gci_. Mercer County Executive Brian Hughes is dropping his bid for re-election after winning 22% of the vote at the Mercer County Democratic convention on Sunday, the New Jersey Globe has learned. Mr. Hughes also touched on a clean energy initiative where the County would purchase and install electric vehicle charging stations at locations throughout Mercer. endstream endobj startxref Reserve outfielder hits 2-out, 2-run HR in 9th to give Phillies 13th straight road win, Trenton's Athing Mu reaches 1,500 meter final at USA Track and Field Outdoor National Championships, Listen to a pair of new, previously unheard Prince songs, Video shows Britney Spears hit herself in the face during Victor Wembanyama encounter; security guard will not be charged: police, Unfriendly political environment: convention cancellations blame Florida as reason for exodus, Colorado is drought-free for the first time since 2019, Dead seal with shark bites found on South Shore beach, sharks having a feast off Nantucket, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. <> His father was two-term New Jersey Governor and Supreme Court Chief Justice Richard J. Hughes. A letter from County Executive Brian M. Hughes Dear Mercer County Community, A place you want to raise your children. Register today! now feature Hughes smiling face. Tarkowski ignored those questions, but he confirmed PSP opened an IA investigation into the high-profile Hughes matter. LGfSFUA77a+IADI@WUMkl35}c'S1S=E5zKV`Nz65i UT(1J$ 'tvi18(jKO_K5[#*l%B%L@4 GSRh9bt^^M2UYml@{/{_= 9M.Zm=,MH$i!BH)'e3cfCC?;I:D@~R +xDQr(,XXI#M;x4Ld%PQFTZm_nLueI0HpAHde,TRA@fleEi TRENTON - Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes presented a three-pronged plan to guide his administration's efforts over the next several years in the 2023 State of the County remarks he presented to the Board of Commissioners on Jan. 26. Hughes congratulated the many people throughout the County who he noted worked to achieve a 70.5 percent self-response rate for the 2020 Census during very challenging times.. The . Hughes would then be faced with daunting task of running off-the-line against a ticket headed by Benson. But first, Hughes discussed the nearly yearlong pandemic including its sobering death toll and the frustration that the current vaccine supply shortage has caused. It would create a civil war, the source said, which, if Im being honest, is where I got the Lincoln idea above. Mercer County Executive Brian Hughes has decided to end his campaign for an additional term. The Hughes administration will cooperate with the IA probe. His half-brother, Michael Murphy, is an influential lobbyist, former county prosecutor and a 1997 candidate for governor. Box 8068: Email: bhughes@mercercounty.org . He said the County is working with the Federal Aviation Administration to finalize and publish the Draft Environmental Assessment for public review as well as schedule a public hearing. This story was updated at 3:52 PM with comment from Hughes. General Manager & Advertising: Kevin Sanders, after winning 22% of the vote at the Mercer County Democratic convention, switched his endorsement from Hughes to Benson, Palmer won't run for Mercer county executive, will back Benson, PBA endorses Benson in Mercer county executive race, Mercer County Executive Democratic Primary Debate, Murphy set to nominate 11 new Superior Court judges, more than half women and more than half minorities, Drulis gets endorsement of Somerset Democratic chair. DP1 - Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data for Hudson County, New Jersey, New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, "Woodson's Fight for Renomination Highlights Primary Election Today", "Explainer: Whats a Freeholder? Rich Rivera, a former West New York officer and expert in police internal affairs, said after reviewing the police report that the case deserves more scrutiny. During Brian's tenure, there have been substantial . He was elected in November 2003, becoming the first Democrat to hold the post of the highest elected official in the county in 24 years. I was told it was changed hours before Brian Hughes went in front of the Mercer County Commissioners Tuesday night, where he announced he would no longer be driving a county-issued car due to his seemingly never-ending series of auto mishaps. A place you want to live, stated Hughes. Miller was found to not be certified as county finance officer during his more than decade tenure as the county's financial officer. Hughes is a Democrat currently serving his fourth term as county executive. If Hughes were to run a primary campaign, he would, no doubt, run on his record, which as he spelled out in great detail in his November 14th announcement at the IBEW (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers) Local #269 Union Hall in Lawrenceville. He was re-elected to a third four-year term in November 2011.[1]. The Trentonians March 19 inquiry into the encounter triggered the IA probe of Trooper James Fassnachts response and handling of the infamous Pennsylvania Turnpike incident. It is open to any Mercer County resident age 60 or older. In a withering campaign, Benson assailed Hughes in the lead up to todays announcement, holding him responsible for financial mismanagement in the county and calling for new leadership. 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During Hughess nearly two-decade-long tenure, he has passed some of the toughest pay-to-play laws in New Jersey, supported reforms to make Mercer County more responsive and accountable to its residents, and turned Mercer into a transit hub for the entire region through Trenton-Mercer Airport, according to the statement. Brian M. Hughes is the County Executive of Mercer County, New Jersey and a former member of the county's Board of Chosen Freeholders. In his 2021 State of the County remarks presented to the County Board of Commissioners on January 28, Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes emphasized his commitment to continue battling COVID-19 while also looking toward to the future and a number of important projects and initiatives he said . In his first run for County Executive, after two terms on the Board of Freeholders (now the Board of Commissioners), he defeated Republican Cathy DiConstanzo by a 49% to 47% margin. [4] Sypek was defeated for re-election by Bill Mathesius in 1979 and died on April 23, 2002. Days after Mercer County Executive Brian Hughes vowed I have not yet begun to fight, the countys captain has struck his colors. 222 people follow this. Im deeply proud of the fact that since I took office, Republicans have not won a single countywide race. Depending on who selected as the candidate to replaced Benson in the 14th district, one could see the Republican Party trying to get the competent Mayor of Robbinsville, David Fried, to run for the assembly. The County Executive praised and thanked health care professionals and first responders throughout the County, as well as other essential workers who found themselves on the front lines of the COVID-19 battle. Similarly, the Office of the Surrogate, where uncontested probate matters are settled, was overburdened with cases because of COVID-19 casualties, and I appreciate the service they have given to our residents, Mr. Hughes said. The Democratic kingmaker admitted having an adverse reaction to a prescribed medication, Trileptal, which hes been on for years to treat a rare nerve disorder. First elected as county executive in 2003, Hughes is serving his fifth term as county executive. We are proud to support Brian Hughes for reelection to the post of Mercer County executive. His sister-in-law is a Superior Court judge. As recently as Sunday, after Benson scored a lopsided convention victory, Hughes had said he was prepared to take the fight through the June Democratic primary. But if Hughes pic on the county Facebook page doesnt give us an answer to the question I posed at the end of my Wednesday column, namely, Whos in charge here? welp, then nothing else will. About. There are around 200 votes at the Democratic convention from communities that he currently represents in the 14th Assembly District. 1880 Census, Mercer County, Missouri - Jerry Bryan Irwin Stoolmacher is president of the Stoolmacher Consulting Group, a fundraising and strategic planning firm that works with nonprofit agencies that serve the truly needy among us. Under normal circumstances, Hughess announcement would have been a duh moment, barely getting any media attention. Hughes has already begun making calls to inform supporters of his decision not to run. Reserve outfielder hits 2-out, 2-run HR in 9th to give Phillies 13th straight road win, Trenton's Athing Mu reaches 1,500 meter final at USA Track and Field Outdoor National Championships, Listen to a pair of new, previously unheard Prince songs, Video shows Britney Spears hit herself in the face during Victor Wembanyama encounter; security guard will not be charged: police, Unfriendly political environment: convention cancellations blame Florida as reason for exodus, Colorado is drought-free for the first time since 2019, Dead seal with shark bites found on South Shore beach, sharks having a feast off Nantucket, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. The withdrawal of Hughes, a five-term incumbent, paves the way for Assemblyman Dan Benson (D-Hamilton) to succeed him next year. Writing in Support of Brian Hughes for Reelection to Mercer County Hughes was taken to a local hospital, and the trooper called Hughes chief of staff Kelly Ganges, who arranged for someone from the county to pick up the vehicle. Hughes said: Ive done a good job for nineteen years. Sincerely, Brian M. Hughes, County Executive Brian M. Hughes County Executive S. Ganges Chief of Staff Andrew A. Mair County Administrator Elizabeth Maher Muoio Director Economic Development & By David Wildstein, November 11 2022 7:55 pm. The County Executive is elected directly by the voters to a term of four years, which begins on January 1. Former Trenton Mayor Douglas Palmer is mulling a challenge to five-term Mercer County Executive Brian Hughes for the Democratic nomination next year. Twenty years ago, I took on the Republican machine in Mercer and won. 190 0 obj <> endobj Patients on the drug are warned not to drive or operate heavy machinery until theyre used to the med. Such a shift, which would be a reallocation and not a tax increase, would enable the County to continue its acquisition program while investing more toward expanding recreational offerings and increased stewardship efforts, ensuring the ecological health of County lands and providing appropriate recreational and nature-based activities to residents, he said. Rivera said it was unclear how the vehicle got there, if, according to the report, the key went with Hughes to the hospital. All Rights Reserved, Brian Hughes vowed I have not yet begun to fight,. Ive said throughout this campaign that Ive never run against a fellow Democrat, and despite the fact that Im being challenged in this race, it has become clear that the best path forward for Mercer Democrats is for me to step aside. Hughes abandoned a county-issued vehicle along the Pennsylvania Turnpike near the Lawn Service Plaza, about 20 miles outside of Harrisburg, on June 1, 2020. Mercer County Executive Brian Hughes Announces Bid for Fourth Term - Patch The support of organized labor in a contested primary would be extremely important. Thats right: After weeks of hearing about Hughes woes behind the wheel, and his administration somehow getting ripped off by Nigerian scammers, and Hughes abruptly leaving a Mercer County Commissioners meeting, and Sam Frisby, the chair of the commissioners, publicly calling Hughes out, and longtime commissioner Ann Cannon getting tossed aside by the Democrats after 27 years on the board, and countless anonymous emails and phone calls telling us Hughes was on his way out whether he likes it or not , The pot is on, theres a fire under the pot, and while its not a big fire, if it keeps going, its going to boil, said one prominent Democratic insider. He seems to be in charge, one source told me. Mercer County, New Jersey Judge Directory | Trellis.Law Ganges and Deputy Administrator Aaron Watson, the brother of Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman, drove together in Ganges vehicle to retrieve and return the vehicle to Trenton, Willmot said. 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Mr. Hughes said the County is moving forward with another major project, replacement of the passenger terminal at Trenton-Mercer Airport with a much-needed modern facility., Pending a favorable determination from the FAA on the Terminal Environmental Assessment, we expect to complete design this year and anticipate completing construction of the facility within four years, he said. To be fair to Hughes who has had a pretty lousy run in the press lately every single person Ive spoken with over the last few weeks say that despite his medical condition (trigeminal neuralgia, a rare and painful nerve issue) he is performing the duties of his job admirably, and takes an active role in the day-to-day management of the county. Two that are under way are Dam Site 21, a 279-acre County-owned property in Hamilton, Robbinsville and West Windsor townships whose Master Plan was adopted by the Park Commission a year ago; and Moores Station Quarry, a 166-acre Hopewell Township site of which the County will take possession in the spring of 2023 and begin a multi-year process of transforming the open-pit quarry into a park. All first place winners from the County Show are automatically included in the New Jersey Senior Citizen Art Show. Together, weve made Mercer strong. In a recent debate, both Hughes and Benson said they would support initiatives such as ranked-choice voting. He was first elected in 2003 and was re-elected in 2007, 2011, 2015, and 2019. Hughes has been forthright about the incident, county spokeswoman Julie Willmot said Friday via email, and in his own words has already stated that he had a reaction to his prescribed medication and that he is under his doctors care. Biography He was elected in November 2003, becoming the first Democrat to hold the post of the highest elected official in the county in 24 years. There are some indications that the matter was not handled properly and potentially there was favoritism to a government official, Rivera said. Articles copied from Draft Namespace on Wikipedia could be seen on the Draft Namespace of Wikipedia and not main one. Two candidates are running for a four-year term as Mercer County Executive: incumbent Brian Hughes and Republican challenger Lishian "Lisa" Wu. State Assemblyman Daniel Benson (D-14) swept past incumbent Mercer County Executive Brian Hughes to win the Mercer County Democratic Committee's endorsement to run for county. [25], In 2014, he was elected the first Vice President of the County Executives of America (CEA).[26]. The empty chair to his right was reserved for incumbent Brian Hughes. endstream endobj 191 0 obj <>/Metadata 8 0 R/Pages 188 0 R/StructTreeRoot 17 0 R/Type/Catalog>> endobj 192 0 obj <>/MediaBox[0 0 612 792]/Parent 188 0 R/Resources<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI]/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/StructParents 0/Tabs/S/Type/Page>> endobj 193 0 obj <>stream Hughes, Benson go after each other on fiscal, political and A place you want to raise your children. Reco Phil Murphy (right) hugs Mercer County Executive Brian Hughes as officials prepare to announce a STEM initiative at Trenton Central High School on Feb. 6, 2020. [14][15][16] In 2008, Governor Jon Corzine declined to reappoint him. Now, Therefore, I, Brian M Hughes, Mercer County Executive, do hereby proclaim May 2022 as Older Americans Month in Mercer County, and thank all the older residents for their exemplary . This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. endobj Palmer is planning to announce an exploratory committee on Monday, the same day Hughes plans to announce his re-election bid at Assemblyman Wayne . [1] As of Election Day 2017 there were 233,860 registered voters in Mercer.[2]. This is promising news but the fact remains that New Jersey needs more vaccine from the federal government, on which we rely, he said. A Democratic intra-party challenge to Brian Hughes could trigger the first genuine Republican challenge to one-party rule in Mercer County in a long time. [10][11], Mathesius was appointed to the New Jersey Superior Court in 2002[12][13] and was briefly suspended in 2006 for comments regarding the death penalty. Brian M. Hughes continues to build upon a family legacy of public service as the fourth person to serve as Mercer County Executive. His brother, John Hughes, is the longest serving federal magistrate. Mercer County Executive Brian Hughes, letft, and Assemblyman Dan Benson, right, at the New Jersey Globe Mercer County Executve Democratic Debate, moderated by Joey Fox. [24] In 1997, was elected to the Board of Chosen Freeholders and served two terms, including one as Freeholder President. Mercer County Executive Brian Hughes abruptly left virtual county the Mercer County Office of Housing & Community Development at (609) 989-6858 to determine your eligibility to receive assistance.
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