$1,000 from Larry Bijou, Managing Partner at Bijou Development.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nFormer Union City Mayor Rudy Garcia also contributed $2,600 to Russo\u2019s campaign and $1,000 from the New Jersey State Laborers union.<\/p>\n
These contributions, along with relatively light spending, show that Russo is carefully managing his resources as he prepares for a potential run for mayor.<\/p>\n
Russo has kept his expenses low since he spent only $24,095.38 in Q3.<\/p>\n
And a significant portion of this went toward media and consulting services.<\/p>\n
For instance, Springfield-based Activate Media was paid $6,000, while Caleb McDermott from San Francisco was compensated $4,000 for consulting services.<\/p>\n
Additionally, Social Status Co., based in Scotch Plains, received $3,000 for its role in Russo\u2019s campaign.<\/p>\n
By controlling his spending, Russo ensures that he has enough cash on hand to make a strong push should he officially declare his candidacy.<\/p>\n
The Road Ahead for Jersey City’s Mayoral Candidates<\/b><\/h2>\n
With more than a year to go until the 2025 election, the race for Jersey City mayor is already shaping up to be a fierce competition.<\/p>\n
Fundraising will continue to be a major factor as candidates work to build their war chests and plan their strategies for reaching voters.<\/p>\n
Jim McGreevey has set a high bar with his fundraising success, but other candidates like Bill O’Dea, Mussab Ali, and James Solomon show they have the financial and community support to stay in the race.<\/p>\n
At the same time, Joyce Watterman and Mike Russo face their challenges, with Watterman needing to close the fundraising gap and Russo waiting in the wings as a potential candidate.<\/p>\n
As Election Day approaches, the candidates will need to balance fundraising, spending, and outreach efforts to win over Jersey City voters.<\/p>\n
The mayoral race is still developing, and the candidates\u2019 Q4 reports will offer more insight into how their campaigns are progressing.<\/p>\n
For now, the Q3 reports reveal a diverse group of candidates, each with their financial strategies and challenges, all vying for a chance to lead Jersey City into the future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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