Former New Jersey State Senator and Candidate for Governor Will Join Mayor-Elect Ted Wheeler's Staff

Mayor-Elect Ted Wheeler announces his staff.

Barbara Buono
By Rachel Monahan

A former New Jersey state senator will join mayor-elect Ted Wheeler's staff as a senior adviser.

Barbara Buono ran against Chris Christie for governor in 2013 and previously served as New Jersey's Senate majority leader.

She also served as a local police commissioner, according to the press release from Wheeler's staff announcing her hiring.

"The challenges we face as a city are significant. So are the opportunities," said Wheeler in a statement announcing his staff. "We've been able to assemble a talented team with the knowledge and experience we'll need to hit the ground running."

Wheeler announced the following appointments to his team (listed alphabetically):

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