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Hawkins backs Codey in statewide battle
By Chris Sykes, Staff Writer
The old adage says that “All politics are local.” But when it comes to the coup which may dethrone Richard Codey from his five-year reign as Senate president, Mayor Eldridge Hawkins Jr. seems to take it personally.
Hawkins released a statement last week that blasted state Democratic Party politicians who are working to unseat Codey. The mayor’s position is no surprise, considering that Codey has been a political mentor in addition to a powerful advocate for the 27th Legislative District, which includes Orange and West Orange.
“I was disturbed to learn that a known negative researcher often hired by Republicans is involved in a campaign to remove Dick Codey as Senate president,” said Hawkins, referring to recent published reports related to Codey. “People who care about New Jersey want to know the name of the person who hired this researcher. It is a shame that some politicians put aside that which is best for the people for their own political ambitions.”
Hawkins said Codey has been more than just a good friend to every resident of Orange. Hawkins said all support for economic and social reform in the city will go by the wayside if Codey’s opponents in the Legislature have their way.
“If their campaign succeeds, the citizens of New Jersey will lose one of our most dedicated and knowledgeable public servants, and our state will lose the one top leader who retains the confidence and trust of citizens regardless of party affiliation,” said Hawkins,
According to Trenton reports, Sen. Stephen Sweeney, the Democratic majority leader from Gloucester County, has managed to get enough votes to oust Codey as Senate president. Sweeney reportedly received the support of at least 14 Senate Democrats in his takeover bid.
The old adage says that “All politics are local.” But when it comes to the coup which may dethrone Richard Codey from his five-year reign as Senate president, Mayor Eldridge Hawkins Jr. seems to take it personally.
Hawkins released a statement last week that blasted state Democratic Party politicians who are working to unseat Codey. The mayor’s position is no surprise, considering that Codey has been a political mentor in addition to a powerful advocate for the 27th Legislative District, which includes Orange and West Orange.
“I was disturbed to learn that a known negative researcher often hired by Republicans is involved in a campaign to remove Dick Codey as Senate president,” said Hawkins, referring to recent published reports related to Codey. “People who care about New Jersey want to know the name of the person who hired this researcher. It is a shame that some politicians put aside that which is best for the people for their own political ambitions.”
Hawkins said Codey has been more than just a good friend to every resident of Orange. Hawkins said all support for economic and social reform in the city will go by the wayside if Codey’s opponents in the Legislature have their way.
“If their campaign succeeds, the citizens of New Jersey will lose one of our most dedicated and knowledgeable public servants, and our state will lose the one top leader who retains the confidence and trust of citizens regardless of party affiliation,” said Hawkins,
According to Trenton reports, Sen. Stephen Sweeney, the Democratic majority leader from Gloucester County, has managed to get enough votes to oust Codey as Senate president. Sweeney reportedly received the support of at least 14 Senate Democrats in his takeover bid.
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