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Former Jersey City Councilwoman Viola Richardson Has Died
Former Jersey City Councilwoman Viola Richardson just passed away according to a tweet posted by Mayor Fulop this afternoon. See below: https://twitter.com/StevenFulop/status/1248735970956115968?s=20
Former Jersey City Councilwoman Viola Richardson just passed away according to a tweet posted by Mayor Fulop this afternoon. See below:
These times are hard. We are so sad to share the passing of former Councilwoman Viola Richardson – I served w/her for 8 years on the City Council + she defined “fighter” + “public servant”. She was a champion for her ward and a champion for Jersey City. RIP Viola. pic.twitter.com/SaylpEd3l0
— Steven Fulop (@StevenFulop) April 10, 2020
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Sign in to commentWhy is the Mayor always tweeting. The only time I know what is going on in Jersey City is when I'm on Facebook. He should start having news conference so we are all on the same page and receiving the correct info.