JERSEY CITY, NJ. Councilwoman Mamta Singh today announced that Stuart Thomas will join her office as Chief of Staff, effective Monday, October 19th. Thomas will lead the Councilwoman’s staff, with responsibility for constituent services, the office’s legislative work, and its relationships with the administration, the Council, and community organizations.

The appointment is part of the Councilwoman’s efforts to build an office that residents can depend on, and that delivers results for our seniors, a city that works for working families, and stronger partnerships with the city’s non-profit community.

“Stuart knows this community block by block, and he has spent years showing up for it,” said Councilwoman Singh. “He outworks everyone around him, he knows City Hall from both sides, and he knows how to get things done for residents. I’m building an office that delivers for the people I represent, and I’m glad to get to work with him to make that vision a reality.”

Thomas joins the Councilwoman’s office from Mayor Solomon’s office, where he served as Senior Advisor for Intergovernmental Affairs and the administration’s principal liaison to the City Council. There he worked with the Council on the FY2026 budget, the launch of camera-assisted parking enforcement, and appointments to the City’s boards and commissions. He previously managed the Team Solomon slate’s winning 2025 campaign, Mayor Solomon’s 2021 re-election campaign for City Council, and numerous other campaigns from the local to federal level.

“I’ve known Councilwoman Singh for the better part of a decade, and I’ve watched how committed she is to making Jersey City a better place for our residents,” said Thomas. “I was proud to help elect her as the first Indian American to represent Jersey City on the Council, and I’m grateful for the chance to help build an office that works as hard as she does. I’m thankful to Mayor Solomon and his team for the experience of the past year. I look forward to working with them from the council side and ensuring an orderly transition from my previous role.”

“Stuart worked hard in the Mayor’s office, and he helped us deliver a responsible budget and build productive relationships with the Council,” said Mayor James Solomon. “He believes in public service, and he brought that to the job every day. I’m grateful for his work on behalf of Jersey City, and I wish him well as he takes on this new role. I look forward to working with Councilwoman Singh and her office on behalf of the residents we both serve.”

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Jersey City, NJ – Wasting no time following his overwhelming victory, Mayor-Elect James Solomon announced his transition leadership team today. The dynamic team will support Mayor-Elect Solomon ahead of his swearing-in on January 15th. Collectively, they bring decades of city government and public service experience, which will ensure that Mayor-Elect Solmon can deliver an affordable Jersey City.

Co-Chairs: County Commissioner Bill O’Dea; Jim Johnson, COO, Trinity Church; and Hetty Rosenstein, Labor Activist.

Executive Director: Keshav Poddar

Political Director: Stuart Thomas, Campaign Manager, James Solomon for Jersey City.

Transition Counsel: Scott D. Salmon, Esq.

Mayor-Elect James Solomon said, “I am honored to announce my transition leadership team, a diverse and experienced group of dedicated individuals ready to tackle the pressing challenges facing Jersey City. From day one, we will build a City Hall that not only responds to our residents’ needs but anticipates them – and will take the affordability crisis head on. Our commitment is to create a government that is accessible, transparent, and proactive, ensuring that every voice is heard. I believe that with this team by my side, we can implement innovative solutions that will make Jersey City affordable and pave the way for a brighter future for our community.”

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