Decade of experience as mayor gives Fulop’s supporters, critics plenty to debate in run-up to 2025 gov primary

Holland Gardens public housing complex revitalization

Mayor Steve Fulop at a March press conference announcing the revitalization of the Holland Gardens public housing complex in Jersey City. Fulop announced his gubernatorial campaign today. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)

Steve Fulop’s greatest strength heading into a long run for governor is also perhaps his greatest vulnerability — his record.

Political pundits who know the Jersey City mayor well and those who only know him by name had a common refrain in discussions of his campaign: A triumph can be spun into a setback.

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