Ravi Bhalla Is Running For New Jersey State Assembly
India-West News Desk
HOBOKEN, NJ – Days after announcing he wouldn’t run for Mayor, two-time Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla revealed his intentions of staying politics declaring his candidacy for the State Assembly from New Jersey’s 32nd legislative district. He previously lost the Democratic primary for congress from the 8th congressional district.
In his announcement, Bhalla emphasized the need for results-driven leadership in Trenton. His key priorities include addressing traffic fatalities, tackling climate change, and resolving the housing crisis in Hoboken and Jersey City. He stressed the importance of states and cities in advancing policies, especially in the current political climate. Bhalla also highlighted his commitment to improving infrastructure and supporting local businesses to foster a more resilient economy.
Under Bhalla’s leadership, a press release said, Hoboken has earned national recognition for innovative programs, such as the Vision Zero initiative, which has kept the city pedestrian-fatality-free for eight years. Hoboken’s climate action efforts garnered an “A” rating from CDP, and it became the first New Jersey city to establish a Department of Climate Action & Innovation. The city has also seen a significant reduction in carbon emissions, furthering its sustainability goals.
A staunch advocate for democratic values, Bhalla has led Hoboken to earn a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index for seven consecutive years.
A civil rights attorney, Bhalla holds degrees from UC Berkeley, the London School of Economics, and Tulane Law School. Bhalla resides in Hoboken with his wife and two children.
