Politics & Government

Zimmer Inauguration Scheduled for Saturday

U.S. Senator Cory Booker and TV personality Buddy 'The Cake Boss' Valastro are among those scheduled to attend.

Hoboken Mayor Dawn Zimmer's inauguration is scheduled for Saturday at noon on the campus of Stevens Institute of Technology. 

According to a release from the mayor, state and county leaders scheduled to speak at the program include U.S. Senator Robert Menendez, U.S Senator Cory Booker, U.S Representative William J. Pascrell, Jr., Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop, Speaker-Elect of the New Jersey Assembly and Chair of the Hudson County Democratic Organization Vincent Prieto, and Hudson County Executive Thomas DeGise.

Also scheduled to attend the inauguration are over 50 elected officials from across Hudson County and the State of New Jersey. Confirmed attendees include 11 Hudson County mayors, all Hudson County Freeholders, and all members of the State Senate and State Assembly who represent Hudson County.

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Afterwards, the public is invited to reception at the Babbio Center Atrium at 6th Street and River Street. Buddy "The Cake Boss" Valastro will be appearing and providing dessert, and Hoboken’s own Swingadelic will provide entertainment, according to Zimmer.

Dawn Zimmer was reelected to a second full term as mayor on Election Day along with her entire council slate—Ravinder S. Bhalla, David J. Mello, and James F. Doyle.

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The ceremony and reception are free and open to the public, but space is limited and guests should RSVP to ZimmerInauguration@gmail.com. 


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