William O'Dea
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ABOUT
Known for his ability to get things done, William O’Dea was elected County Commissioner by one vote in a hotly contested election amongst county committee people to fill the unexpired term of County Commissioner Henry “Hank” Gallo, who died unexpectedly in September 1997. In November 1998, County Commissioner O’Dea roundly defended his seat, obtaining the electorate’s full support, for the remaining one year of the term.
Now serving his eighth full term, County Commissioner O’Dea is the Chairperson of the Public Resources Committee; a member of the following committees: Taskforce on the Homeless, and Liaison to the Workforce Investment Board.
This native of Jersey City has previous experience as an elected official, having served two consecutive terms, elected in 1985 and 1989, as a Jersey City Councilman. Currently, Bill O’Dea is Deputy Executive Director of the Elizabeth Development Company, considered the best-administered Enterprise Zone development company in the country.
County Commissioner O’Dea is a graduate of St. Peter’s Preparatory in Jersey City, where he won the Silver Medal in Oratory Competition and the Silver Medal in Business Law. Bill graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelors of Science degree from St. John’s University. He also served as Executive Director of the Jersey City Democratic Party.
MEDIA
LETTER: Revitalization plan will make Liberty State Park ‘a world-class destination’
In a letter to the editor, Hudson County Commissioner Bill O’Dea (D-2), a declared candidate for Jersey City mayor, says that Liberty State Park will become a “world-class destination” after their revitalization plan is executed.
County Commissioner O’Dea opens campaign HQ for Jersey City mayoral race
Hudson County Commissioner Bill O’Dea (D-2) opened his campaign headquarters for the 2025 Jersey City mayoral race on Saturday afternoon.
COMMISSIONER BILL O’DEA ISSUES STATEMENT SUPPORTING FORBES STAFF WALKOUT STRIKE
The strike is in protest of the company’s stalled contract negotiations that have lasted over two years, and other workplace issues and union-busting efforts. This is the first walk-out in the magazine’s history.
The NewsGuild of New York, which represents nearly 6,000 media professionals and other employees, filed an unfair labor practice charge on behalf of the Forbes Union last week. Forbes Magazine moved its headquarters to Jersey City in 2014 and received a $27 Million Grow New Jersey tax credit.
O’Dea’s Statement:
JCEA PAC endorses Hudson County Commissioner O’Dea for Jersey City mayor
The Jersey City Education Association Political Action Committee (JCEA PAC) is endorsing Hudson County Commissioner Bill O’Dea (D-2) for mayor in the 2025 contest that is still roughly two years away.
HOLIDAY BUZZ 2023 HAIRCUT MARATHON & TOY RUN
As part of our Annual Holiday Buzz we raise toys to distribute to the youth in the community and this year we had our Toy Run in Jersey City with Commissioner Bill O’Dea as our Community Partner. Thank you to @njnationalguard6575 @never_ride_stock @PaulMitchellUS @barbicideblue @AmericanCrewBG @BabylissProUSA @printedgraphics9806 @supermarketingusa @Yougivegoods
O’Dea and McKnight applaud avoiding state cuts to Jersey City pre-K programs
More than two dozen Jersey City preschools feared the worst when an unexpected state directive threatened to cut funding this month. But appeals to Trenton have apparently staved off possible mid-year disruption for the young students.
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