PADO Endorses Slate of Candidates for City Council and Board of Education Races, Citing their Vision and Dedication to Progress

Tejeda, Puccio and Cruz running on Column H

Press Release 10/4/22
PERTH AMBOY – The Perth Amboy Democratic Organization (PADO) is proudly announcing the endorsement of the “Moving Perth Amboy Forward” and “Moving Our Education Forward” candidates for the 2022 City of Perth Amboy Council and Board of Education races, respectively. The endorsed candidates for City Council are Councilwoman Milady Tejeda, Perth Amboy Board of Education President Kenneth Puccio and Hailey Cruz running on Column H. The candidates for Board of Education are Luis Marte, Jasmin Melendez and Joas Quiles running on Column 3.

The Perth Amboy Democratic organization, led by Mayor and Chairman Helmin Caba and Vice Chair Iris Rodriguez, announced the committee’s unanimous decision by acclamation to endorse both slates.

“Perth Amboy’s progress must continue moving forward, and these candidates have the vision, knowledge, and talent necessary to ensure our city remains on course for continued success,” said Mayor/Chairman Helmin Caba. “Both the ‘Moving Perth Amboy Forward’ and ‘Moving Our Education Forward’ candidates are committed to pursuing policies that will improve the quality of life for our residents, while also addressing the city’s most pressing issues. Perth Amboy needs leaders truly invested in the community’s welfare and I am gratified that the Perth Amboy Democratic Committee membership has endorsed their positive road map for our city’s future.”

The Board of Education and City Council slates are made up of candidates who are committed to building on the progress that has been made in Perth Amboy under Mayor Caba’s leadership. They will fight to increase investment in critical services to improve quality of life, bring jobs and sustainable development to the city and keep residents safe.

“As a lifelong resident of the City of Perth Amboy and Vice-Chair of the Perth Amboy Democratic Organization, I am proud that in this critical election our organization has taken this step to endorse City Council and Board of Education slates,” said Vice Chair Iris Rodriguez. “Our committee is composed of longtime advocates and community leaders who understand the progress our city has achieved under Mayor Caba’s leadership and know how important it is to continue moving forward. Quality leaders produce quality results, and the organization looks forward to the positive work these teams will accomplish for our city.”

Learn more about the candidates at www.movingperthamboyforward.com and https://www.movingeducationforwardpa.com