The Hotel and Gaming Trades Council are backing Hoboken Councilwoman-at-Large Emily Jabbour for mayor and her three running mates for council-at-large. By John Heinis/Hudson County View“Emily and Joe have been great friends to working people during their time on the City Council, and we are proud to support them and their new teammates in this election. Emily is a proven leader, which is what Hoboken needs right now in these troubled times,” HTC President Rich Maroko said in a statement. “I am honored to have the support of the Hotel Trades Union and the hardworking members they represent across Hoboken. Hoboken’s service and hospitality workers are the backbone of our local economy, and I am committed to ensuring they have a strong voice and advocate in City Hall,” Jabbour said in a statement.