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Posted by TS on September 08, 2003 at 08:37:18:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 5, 2003
CONTACT: Katherine Cardino, (201) 653-1466 County Democrats Tap Javier Inclán to Succeed the late Janet Haynes as
County Clerk, Nominee Would be First Hispanic to Hold Countywide
Office (Hoboken), NJ) - Hudson County Democratic Chairman Bernard F. Kenny Jr.
announced today that Guttenberg Councilman Javier Inclán will be the party
leadership's choice for County Clerk when County Democratic Committee
members meet Tuesday, September 9th, to choose a successor to the late Janet
Haynes. If elected, Inclán, 32, would become the first Hispanic to hold
Countywide office in Hudson. Approximately 40 percent of the County's
population is Hispanic. "After careful consultation with a wide range of party leaders, it became
clear
that Javier Inclán was the kind of bright, young person we needed to fill
the
void caused by Janet's untimely passing," said
Chairman Kenny. "He will bring energy and commitment to this important
leadership post in government and help us grow stronger as a party after the
loss of such a beloved member of our Democratic family. I am hopeful that
the
membership of the County committee will share this view." Haynes was re-nominated in the June Democratic Primary to serve a third
five-
year term but passed away in July at the age of 70 after being hospitalized
for
treatment of complications caused by a long battle with diabetes. "No one will replace Janet Haynes, but I am proud and honored to be given
this
opportunity to succeed her," said Inclán. "I believe that my selection as
the first
Hispanic to serve in Countywide office is a testament to the openness and
diversity of today's Hudson County Democratic Organization. I am looking
forward to working hard every day." Raised in Guttenberg, Inclán graduated from North Bergen High School and
earned a B.A. in History from William Paterson College. His managerial
experience includes stints as Assistant Executive Director of the West New
York Housing Authority and Director of Admissions at Monroe College in
New York. He first entered public office in 1998, when he was elected to the
Guttenberg
School Board. Two years later, he was elected to the Town Council. Inclán
has served as a member of Governor James E. McGreevey's transition team's
Committee on Higher Education and currently serves as Executive Director of
the Hudson County Democratic Organization. He is a member of the Latin
Kiwanis Club. If elected, Inclán will focus on the modernization of the Clerk's office
with an
emphasis on exploring new technology. "We don't have to reinvent the wheel,
but we can make it spin a little faster," he said. Across Hudson County, top Democrats are praising the selection of Javier
Inclán for County Clerk: "Janet Haynes' passing was a terrible loss for
Hudson
County," said County Executive Thomas A. DeGise. "Still people should
be heartened by the fact that Javier Inclán will work his butt off for the
people of
Hudson County - and he'll make them proud, whether they are Democrats,
Republicans or Independents." "Janet Haynes was a legend and pioneer as the Hudson County Clerk, always
conducting herself with the dignity and respect the office and title
deserve," said
Congressman Bob Menendez (D-NJ-13). "Although there is no candidate that
can replace Janet, I am confident that Javier Inclán will bring a new spirit
and
enthusiasm to the post, guiding the office into a new era of service and
efficiency for all of the residents of Hudson County. Javier is intelligent
and
energetic, and, as the first Latino countywide candidate, he will continue
to
open doors and create inroads for our growing and changing communities. I
look forward to working with him throughout this campaign season, onto
victory, and through an exciting term." If selected by the County Committee membership next Tuesday, Inclán is
likely
to be recommended to the State to become the interim replacement for Janet
Haynes, whose second term does not expire until December 31, 2003.
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