Jersey City mayoral candidate and County Commissioner Bill O’Dea launched his first TV ad on Friday, his campaign announced.
The 30-second ad discusses housing and affordability in the city. The campaign said the ad would run on cable TV, but did not specify the amount spent on airing it.
“I’ve spent my life fighting to make Jersey City better for every resident in every neighborhood, and our campaign is gaining momentum because the voters see my record and want a Mayor who will always stand up for them,” O’Dea said in the announcement. “I’m excited to continue reaching more Jersey City residents with our message and to keep building the Our City, Our Choice movement.”
Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop, who finished third in this year’s Democratic primary for governor, is not seeking re-election. Joining O’Dea in the race for mayor are former Board of Education President Mussab Ali, former Gov. James E. McGreevey, Jersey City Councilman James Solomon, and Council President Joyce Watterman.
Script:
[Narrator] “When people in Jersey City need help, Bill O’Dea is always there, fighting for tenants against abusive landlords, delivering free programs for our children and seniors, consistently voting against higher taxes, fighting for a more affordable Jersey City.
[O’Dea] “As someone who’s built over 700 units of affordable housing, I’ll mandate that developers deliver the affordable housing we need, creating thousands of units all across our city.”
[Narrator] “Bill O’Dea for mayor, our city, our choice.”
