MY CAMPAIGN
Putting Residents First
My
Beliefs
Sharon believes in Bayonne. It's where she was born, where she built her family, and a place she believes should still have its' best years ahead.
Our city should work for everyone, not just the well connected. She will lead a government that listens and anticipates problems, delivering real solutions.
Leading through fairness, honesty, and integrity, Sharon plans to put Bayonne first and make it a place where people can live, grow, and stay.
Why I'm Running
1 / To restore responsible, transparent leadership
Bayonne has been here before. When I served on the City Council, we made tough but responsible decisions that helped pay down a $24 million deficit and put the city on stable footing. Today, Bayonne is once again facing a $22 million deficit. I am running because our city needs leadership that plans ahead, tells residents the truth, and governs transparently—so we are not constantly reacting to crises instead of preventing them.
2 / To protect neighborhoods and quality of life
I believe in development—but only when it makes sense for our community. Right now, oversized projects are being approved that do not fit our neighborhoods, replacing one- and two-family homes with massive buildings, little green space, and inadequate parking. I am running to bring back smart, balanced growth that respects existing neighborhoods, protects quality of life, and ensures development strengthens—not overwhelms—our city.
3 / To make sure development benefits Bayonne residents
Development should be a partnership with the people who live here. When developers receive tax abatements or financial incentives, Bayonne residents should receive real benefits in return—good local jobs, fair wages, strong labor standards, and meaningful investments in infrastructure, schools, and public services. I am running to make sure growth works for residents and workers, not just developers and political insiders.
4 / To put working people first
Too often, working families are left out of decisions that affect their daily lives. I am running because working people deserve a seat at the table every day—not just during elections. That means standing up for local hiring, union jobs, prevailing wages, and making sure economic growth lifts people up instead of pushing them out of the city they call home.
5 / To give residents their voice back
City government should work for the people—not behind closed doors. I am running because too many residents feel shut out, unheard, and disconnected from City Hall. I believe in open government, real community input, and leadership that listens to residents before decisions are made—not after. Bayonne is stronger when residents have a real voice in shaping its future.
6 / To invest in our city’s core and bring Broadway back
A strong Bayonne depends on vibrant neighborhood business districts and a healthy local economy. When I previously served, we reinvested in Broadway and helped bring new life to underused properties. Today, too many storefronts are empty, and small businesses are struggling. I am running to refocus City Hall on supporting local businesses, revitalizing Broadway, and making sure economic development strengthens our city’s core—not just large projects on paper.
7 / To rebuild trust between residents and City Hall
Trust in government matters. When residents feel decisions are made behind closed doors or without their input, confidence in leadership breaks down. I am running because Bayonne needs leadership that earns trust through honesty, openness, and follow-through. That means clear communication, real community engagement, and leadership that answers to residents—not political bosses or special interests.