Ravinder Bhalla

Ravinder Singh Bhalla was born in Passaic, New Jersey,Sohrabji, Sunita (April 3, 2009). "Ravinder Bhalla Runs for Hoboken City Council". India-West (San Leandro, California). p. A26.{{Failed verification|date=March 2024 | reason = source not found in a Google search}} and raised in Woodland Park (then called West Paterson.)Lehrer, Brian (November 10, 2017). "[http://www.wnyc.org/story/new-leaders-new-jersey/ New Leaders in New Jersey]". The Brian Lehrer Show. WNYC. Retrieved November 10, 2017.{{Failed verification|date=March 2024 | reason=No mention of West Paterson / West Paterson in the source that I could find}} His parents, Ranbir and Harminder Singh, live in Montville, New Jersey, where they own and manage a company that manufactures high-pressure sodium street lamps that Ranbir Singh, a physicist, invented himself.Sohrabji, Sunita (June 26, 2009). "Hoboken Gets First Sikh City Councilman". India-West (San Leandro, California). p. A29.

Bhalla earned a Bachelor of Science degree in political psychology from the University of California, Berkeley, a master's degree in public administration and public policy from the London School of Economics, and a juris doctor from Tulane University Law School in New Orleans."[https://www.ravinderbhalla.com/about/ About Ravi]". Ravi Bhalla for Hoboken Mayor. 2017. Retrieved November 10, 2017.

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Bhalla was a civil rights attorney at the law firm of Florio, Perrucci, Steinhardt & Fader, who have represented NJ Transit."[http://www2.fpsflawfirm.com/attorneys Attorneys]". Florio, Perrucci, Steinhardt & Fader, LLC. Retrieved November 10, 2017.Venugopal, Arun. "Community concerns discussed at SAALT talks". India Abroad (New York, New York). April 15, 2005. p. C6.

In a 2002 case, Bhalla represented three high school students at Hunterdon Central High School in Flemington, New Jersey. The high school had implemented a policy of random drug-testing of students participating in any extracurricular activities or who have a parking permit, and the three students filed a lawsuit in New Jersey State Court alleging the school's drug-testing policy violated their rights according to the New Jersey Constitution.Slack, Donovan (June 28, 2002). "Experts: Garden State case may carry more weight". The Times (Trenton, New Jersey). p. A1. The New Jersey state court ruled that the random drug-testing was allowable under the state constitution, pointing to a similar case ruling by a federal court. Bhalla said he disagreed with the state court's ruling, saying that the New Jersey Constitution gives a wider protection against unreasonable search and seizure than the United States Constitution.Reilly, Matthew. "School wins drug-test appeal: Expanded Hunterdon Central program called no denial of rights". The Star-Ledger (Newark, New Jersey). August 13, 2002. p. 1.

In a case in 2003, Bhalla represented Amric Singh Rathour. Rathour had qualified for a job in traffic enforcement with the New York Police Department. Rathour's supervisors fired Rathour because he would not shave his beard or stop wearing his turban, both of which are required by Rathour's religion, Sikhism. On behalf of his client, Bhalla filed a lawsuit in United States District Court for religious discrimination."Sikh alleges discrimination by NYPD". The Statesman (India). March 5, 2003.

Bhalla wrote an amicus curae for the federal court case of married couple Harpal Singh Cheema and Rajwinder Kaur. Cheema had been brutally and repeatedly tortured by Indian police for protesting the Indian government and for giving food and shelter to Khalistani separatist protesters in India. Cheema and Kaur had been allowed to enter the U.S. for humanitarian reasons. Their asylum application was later disapproved, and they were trying to fight that decision so they could remain in the U.S."[https://caselaw.findlaw.com/us-9th-circuit/1173604.html Cheema and Kaur v. Immigration and Naturalization Service]". United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit. via findlaw.com. December 1, 2003. Retrieved November 14, 2017.Taiara, Camille T. (August 7, 2006). "[http://www.sikhtimes.com/news_080706a.html Harpal Singh Cheema Chose "Voluntary" Deportation]". New America Media. The Sikh Times. Retrieved November 14, 2017. Cheema lost his appeal and was deported to India, where he was arrested at Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi."Khalistani arrested". The Statesman. May 3, 2006.

In another case, Bhalla represented Gurpreet S. Kherha. A car dealership in Little Falls, New Jersey, refused to employ Kherha because of its policy of prohibiting beards. Kherha's religion, Sikhism, forbids him from shaving his beard. Bhalla filed a religious discrimination complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and a lawsuit in New Jersey State Court, stating that the car dealership had violated Kherha's civil rights by refusing him reasonable religious accommodation. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission determined that Kherha had indeed suffered religious discrimination, and the parties settled the case.Joseph, George (December 6, 2013). "Sikh man gets $50,000 damages in religious discrimination case". India Abroad (New York, New York). p. A10.

Bhalla ran for an at-large seat on the Hoboken City Council in 2009 on incumbent mayor Dawn Zimmer's ticket. During Bhalla's campaign, he emphasized fiscal responsibility, slowing down development, increasing the amount of affordable housing, lower city property taxes, and transparency in government. In the election, Bhalla received 13% of the vote, advancing to a runoff election. In the runoff election, Bhalla received 17% of the vote, winning an at-large seat on the Hoboken City Council for a four-year term in office. He was sworn in on July 1, 2009.Baldwin, Carly (July 1, 2009). "Hoboken". The Jersey Journal (Jersey City, New Jersey). p. A4.

Bhalla served as the chairman of the Hoboken Democratic Party from 2010 to 2011. He also served as vice president of the council between 2010 and 2011, and he served as president of the city council from 2011 to 2012.Joseph, George (November 15, 2013), but lost subsequent re-election attempts for city counsel president. "Hoboken Councilman Ravinder Bhalla to sue colleague Beth Mason". India Abroad (New York, New York). p. A8.

In 2011, Bhalla ran to represent the 33rd Legislative District in the New Jersey General Assembly. During his campaign, Bhalla emphasized that New Jersey had the highest property taxes in the country, and he advocated for lowering property taxes, offset by an increase to state income taxes. Bhalla focused on creating jobs and strengthening New Jersey's hate crime laws. Bhalla opposed New Jersey Governor Chris Christie's $1.3-billion cuts in the state's education budget. Bhalla called himself an Independent Democrat.Sohrabji, Sunita (May 27, 2011). "Hoboken City Councilman Bhalla Runs for State Assembly". India-West (San Leandro, California). p. A10. Bhalla was defeated in the Democratic primary election, coming in third place, but he has stated that he still has political aspirations to be a legislator at the state or Federal level.Sohrabji, Sunita (June 17, 2011). "Ravinder Bhalla Loses Bid for New Jersey Assembly Seat". India-West (San Leandro, California). p. A10, A12.

In 2012, following Superstorm Sandy, Bhalla distributed food to people at multiple locations in Hoboken.Sohrabji, Sunita (November 9, 2012). "Superstorm Sandy Decimates Homes, Businesses in Its Path". India-West (San Leandro, California). p. A2, A4.

Bhalla filed to run again to represent the 33rd District in the New Jersey General Assembly in 2013.Hack, Charles (April 24, 2013). "[http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2013/04/hoboken_mayor_dawn_zimmer_back.html Hoboken Councilman Bhalla confirms run for state Assembly]". The Jersey Journal (Jersey City, New Jersey). nj.com. The following month, Bhalla withdrew from the election when Carmelo Garcia's candidacy was cleared.Hack, Charles (May 8, 2013). "[http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2013/05/councilman_ravi_bhalla_withdra.html Councilman Ravi Bhalla withdrwaws from Assembly race citing state Supreme Court ruling]". The Jersey Journal (Jersey City, New Jersey). nj.com. Instead Bhalla ran for reelection to the Hoboken City Council."Ravi Bhalla Runs for Reelection to Hoboken, N.J., Council". India-West (San Leandro, California). October 18, 2013. p. A18. Bhalla received 14% of the vote, giving him a second four-year term in office.Dutt, Ela (November 15, 2013). "New Jersey Assemblyman Re-elected for a 7th Term". News India-Times (New York, New York). p. 6–7.

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{{See also|2017 Hoboken mayoral election|2021 Hoboken mayoral election}}

In 2017, Bhalla decided to run for a third term on the Hoboken City Council."Hoboken Councilman Bhalla Raises Funds for Third Term". India-West (San Leandro, California). April 21, 2017. p. A22. When incumbent Hoboken Mayor Dawn Zimmer decided not to run for reelection, she endorsed Bhalla in a surprise press conference.Sohrabi, Sunita (July 14, 2017). "An Unexpected Run for Hoboken Mayor". India-West (San Leandro, California). p. A3, A14. During Bhalla's mayoral campaign, he advocated for response development, open-space initiatives, defending Hoboken's citizens' rights from the Trump administration, fiscal responsibility, holding the line on local taxes, and building a surplus for unanticipated city emergencies."Indian-American Councilman Running For Mayor Of Hoboken, New Jersey". News India-Times (New York, New York). June 30, 2017. p. 8. On November 7, 2017, he was elected New Jersey's first Sikh mayor.Baer, Marilyn (October 22, 2017). "[http://hudsonreporter.com/view/full_story/27496385/article-Profiles--Three-of-six-mayoral-candidates---Get-to-know-Bhalla--Giattino--and-Bautista-?instance=home_Most_popular Profiles: Three of six mayoral candidates: Get to know Bhalla, Giattino, and Bautista]". The Hudson Reporter. October 22, 2017. Retrieved November 8, 2017.Park, Madison (November 8, 2017). "[http://edition.cnn.com/2017/11/08/us/election-firsts-lgbt-minorities/ Election night brings historic wins for minority and LGBT candidates]". CNN. November 8, 2017. Retrieved November 8, 2017."[http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/article/41914221/trans-politician-and-sikh-mayor-among-diverse-politicians-chosen-in-us-elections Trans politician and Sikh mayor among diverse politicians chosen in US elections]". BBC News. November 8, 2017. Retrieved November 8, 2017.{{efn | Kash Gill was the first Sikh to be elected mayor in the United States when he was elected mayor of Yuba City, California, in 2009, but he did not wear a turban.Smith, Ken (October 24, 2013). "[http://www.newsreview.com/chico/sikhs-of-the-sacramento-valley/content?oid=11840883 Sikhs of the Sacramento Valley]". Chico News & Review (Chico, California). Additionally, the Charlottesville City Council (Virginia) appointed councilmember Satyendra Huja, a Sikh who wears a turban, to the position of mayor in 2012."Sikh Elected Mayor of Charlottesville, Virginia". News India-Times (New York, New York). January 27, 2012. p. 4. }} Bhalla won the election with 33% of the vote. His term of office began January 1, 2018.[http://hudsonreporter.com/view/full_story/27527275/article-Hoboken-Mayor-Bhalla-takes-oath-of-office--designates-Hoboken-a--welcoming-city-?instance=top_story "Hoboken Mayor Bhalla takes oath of office, designates Hoboken a 'welcoming city'"]. The Hudson Reporter. January 1, 2018.

In 2018, Bhalla was censured by the New Jersey Supreme Court after a disciplinary board chided him for not setting aside over $6,000 for a former employee's retirement account between 2008 and 2009.{{Cite web|url=https://www.nj.com/hudson/2018/06/hoboken_mayor_censured_for_unethical_conduct_by_nj.html|title = Hoboken mayor censured for 'unethical' conduct by N.J. Supreme Court|date = June 21, 2018}}

In 2021 Bhalla ran unopposed for a second term,{{cite web|url=https://hudsonreporter.com/2022/01/07/2021-the-year-in-review/|title=2021: The year in review|newspaper=The Hudson Reporter|language=en|date=January 7, 2022|accessdate=January 22, 2022|archive-date=January 7, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220107154658/https://hudsonreporter.com/2022/01/07/2021-the-year-in-review/}} which he won in November 2021.{{cite web|url=https://hudsonreporter.com/2021/11/03/mayor-ravi-bhalla-wins-unopposed-election-to-second-term/|newspaper=The Hudson Reporter|title=Mayor Ravi Bhalla wins unopposed election to second term in Hoboken|language=en-US|url-status=live|author=Koosau, Mark|date=November 3, 2021|access-date=June 3, 2023|archive-date=November 4, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211104002615/https://hudsonreporter.com/2021/11/03/mayor-ravi-bhalla-wins-unopposed-election-to-second-term/}}

As mayor of Hoboken, Bhalla has prioritized pedestrian and transportation safety. He announced a Vision Zero plan in 2019 and has spearheaded changes to Hoboken's streets and transportation policies. Bhalla welcomed Citi Bike to Hoboken, lowered the citywide speed limit to 20 miles per hour, made crosswalks more visible, installed more curb extensions, and increased the amount of bike lanes in Hoboken. Since then, there have been no traffic fatalities in Hoboken and the number of injuries have declined by 41%.{{Cite news |date=November 20, 2023 |title=The New Jersey Mayor With a Plan to End Traffic Deaths |language=en |work=Bloomberg.com |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2023-11-20/this-new-jersey-mayor-ended-traffic-deaths-with-a-vision-zero-plan}}

In 2024, the former Hoboken Health and Human Services Director filed a lawsuit alleging quid pro quo, retaliation, and defamation by Mayor Bhalla.{{Cite web |last=Friedman |first=Matt |date=2024-05-08 |title=QUID PRO QUOBOKEN |url=https://www.politico.com/newsletters/new-jersey-playbook/2024/05/08/the-weird-timing-to-succeed-payne-00156730 |website=Politico}} According to the lawsuit, Mayor Bhalla pressured him to engage in unlawful political maneuvers. This included a situation where Bhalla allegedly rescinded a previously awarded cannabis dispensary location due to political pressures from another mayor, in exchange for legal work for Bhalla's law firm. The director alleges that he was forced to resign after refusing to follow unlawful direction from the mayor. Following the events, he claims that Mayor Bhalla made false and damaging statements about him to third parties, including claims of engaging in illegal activities, which were allegedly made to protect Bhalla's political interests and were cited as reasons for his potential termination.{{Cite web |last=Heinis |first=John |date=2024-05-07 |title=Former Hoboken director alleges quid pro quo, retaliation, & defamation in lawsuit |url=https://hudsoncountyview.com/former-hoboken-director-alleges-quid-pro-quo-retaliation-defamation-in-lawsuit/ |access-date=2024-05-09 |website=Hudson County View |language=en}}

{{See also|2024 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 8}}

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In December 2023, Bhalla announced he would challenge incumbent U.S. Representative Rob Menendez in New Jersey's 8th congressional district in the 2024 election. His decision came after Menendez's father, Bob Menendez, was indicted on federal corruption charges in September.{{Cite news |last=Biryukov |first=Nikita |title=Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla will challenge Rep. Rob Menendez |url=https://newjerseymonitor.com/briefs/hoboken-mayor-ravi-bhalla-will-challenge-rep-rob-menendez/ |access-date=2024-03-29 |newspaper=New Jersey Monitor |language=en-US}} The AAPI Victory Fund, a political action committee, endorsed Bhalla's campaign in early 2024.{{Cite web |title=Endorsed Candidates |url=https://www.aapivictoryfund.com/candidates |access-date=2024-03-29 |website=AAPI Victory Fund |language=en-US}} A February poll showed both candidates were ‘statistically tied’ among primary voters.{{Cite web |last=Heinis |first=John |date=2024-02-20 |title=Bhalla internal poll shows him 'statistically tied' with Rep. Menendez in 8th District |url=https://hudsoncountyview.com/bhalla-internal-poll-shows-him-statistically-tied-with-rep-menendez-in-8th-district/ |access-date=2024-04-13 |website=Hudson County View |language=en}} When Federal judge Zahid Quraishi struck down the "county line" primary ballot system and ordered the use of block ballots in the primary elections on 29 March 2024, Bhalla's chances increased. He celebrated the decision, having signed an amicus curiae brief in support of the lawsuit originally brought by Congressman Andy Kim, who Bhalla endorsed in the 2024 Senate election.{{Cite web |last=Wildstein |first=David |date=2024-03-29 |title=Ravi Bhalla on the Quraishi Decision |url=https://newjerseyglobe.com/campaigns/ravi-bhalla-on-the-quraishi-decision/ |access-date=2024-03-30 |website=New Jersey Globe |language=en-US}} An April poll conducted by a Global Strategy Group affiliated PAC showed Bhalla with a five-point lead over Menendez in the primary. However, many voters remained undecided.{{Cite web |last=Wildstein |first=David |date=2024-04-11 |title=Poll shows Bhalla five points head of Menendez in NJ-8 House primary |url=https://newjerseyglobe.com/congress/poll-shows-bhalla-five-points-head-of-menendez-in-nj-8-house-primary/ |access-date=2024-04-13 |website=New Jersey Globe |language=en-US}} He participated in a primary debate hosted by the New Jersey Globe on 5 May 2024, followed by another debate on 28 May.{{Cite web |last=Wildstein |first=David |date=2024-02-08 |title=Menendez, Bhalla agree to first debate on May 5 |url=https://newjerseyglobe.com/congress/menendez-bhalla-agree-to-first-debate-on-may-5/ |access-date=2024-03-29 |website=New Jersey Globe |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Heinis |first=John |date=2024-05-29 |title=Bhalla and Rep. Menendez let it all hang out at lively one-on-one CD-8 debate |url=https://hudsoncountyview.com/bhalla-and-rep-menendez-let-it-all-hang-out-at-lively-one-on-one-cd-8-debate/ |access-date=2024-06-03 |website=Hudson County View |language=en}} During the campaign, Bhalla linked the elder Menendez's corruption charges to his opponent's campaign, accusing the younger Menendez of refusing to return his father's contributions, and criticizing him for not distancing himself from his father.{{Cite web |last=Fox |first=Joey |date=2024-05-20 |title=Pro-Bhalla PAC unleashes another scathing anti-Menendez ad |url=https://newjerseyglobe.com/congress/pro-bhalla-pac-unleashes-another-scathing-anti-menendez-ad/ |access-date=2024-06-03 |website=New Jersey Globe |language=en-US}} Although, Menendez received more high-profile endorsements from various Senators and Representatives, Bhalla's campaign outraised him in campaign funding, the majority of which did not come from PACs.{{Cite web |date=2024-04-16 |title=Bhalla for Congress Raised $649,077 in 1st Quarter Without a Dime in PAC Money |url=https://www.insidernj.com/press-release/bhalla-for-congress-raised-649077-in-1st-quarter-without-a-dime-in-pac-money/ |access-date=2024-06-03 |website=Insider NJ |language=en-US}} Bhalla lost the primary election in June 2024, netting 35.8% of votes.{{Cite web |last=Connolly |first=Ed Forbes and John |title=NJ Primary Election 2024 results: President, Senate, Congress |url=https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/06/03/nj-primary-election-2024-results-president-senate-congress/73962146007/ |access-date=2024-06-05 |website=North Jersey Media Group |language=en-US}}

2025 New Jersey State Assembly election

In January 2025, Bhalla announced he would not seek a third term as Hoboken Mayor.{{Cite web |title=Instagram |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/DEpsOjKxa1W/?hl=en&img_index=2 |access-date=2025-01-16 |website=www.instagram.com}} Later in the month, Bhalla announced he would run for state assembly in New Jersey's 32nd district.{{Cite web |last=Snowflack |first=Fred |title=Bhalla Enters Assembly Race |url=https://www.insidernj.com/bhalla-enters-assembly-race/}}

Bhalla has lived in Hoboken, New Jersey, since 2000. He and his wife, Navneet (also known as Bindya), a human rights attorney, live with their children, Arza and Shabegh.

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| title = Results{{cite web |title=General Election Results |url=https://results.enr.clarityelections.com/NJ/Hudson/111524/web.278093/#/detail/2394 |publisher=Hudson County Clerk |date=November 17, 2021}}

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| candidate = Ravinder Bhalla

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| votes = 8,771

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| candidate = Write-in

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| votes = 612

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| votes = 9,383

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{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change|party=Democratic Party (United States)|candidate=Rob Menendez (incumbent)|votes=21,349|percentage=52.5}}

{{Election box candidate with party link no change|party=Democratic Party (United States)|candidate=Ravinder Bhalla|votes=15,055|percentage=37.0}}

{{Election box candidate with party link no change|party=Democratic Party (United States)|candidate=Kyle Jasey|votes=4,279|percentage=10.5}}

{{Election box total no change|votes=40,683|percentage=100.0}}

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