Retired Detective Tommy Gillen Announces Run for Bayonne Third Ward Council Seat

Gillen cites decades of public safety experience and long record of service to Hudson County communities.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Retired detective Thomas 'Tommy' Gillen Jr. has been tapped to run for Bayonne's Third Ward City Council seat as part of mayoral candidate Sharon Nadrowski's slate, citing his decades of public safety experience and long record of service to Hudson County communities.

Why it matters

Gillen's campaign will focus on neighborhood safety, improving communication between residents and City Hall, and addressing quality-of-life concerns in Bayonne's Third Ward, which could have a significant impact on the local community.

The details

A Bayonne resident for more than 50 years, Gillen has spent over three decades in law enforcement, beginning as a 9-1-1 operator and later serving in patrol and detective assignments before most recently working as an executive aide to the county sheriff. His campaign will focus on neighborhood safety, improving communication between residents and City Hall, and addressing quality-of-life concerns including traffic enforcement, street conditions, sanitation, and government transparency.

  • Gillen has announced his run for the Bayonne Third Ward City Council seat as part of mayoral candidate Sharon Nadrowski's slate.

The players

Thomas 'Tommy' Gillen Jr.

A retired detective with over three decades of law enforcement experience in Hudson County, including as a 9-1-1 operator, patrol officer, detective, and executive aide to the county sheriff.

Sharon Nadrowski

The mayoral candidate whose slate Gillen is running on for the Bayonne Third Ward City Council seat.

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What they’re saying

“Tommy understands that safe neighborhoods and responsive government are the foundation of a strong city. Residents deserve safe, clean streets and a City Hall that listens and responds.”

— Sharon Nadrowski, Mayoral Candidate (TAPinto Bayonne)

“I've spent my career protecting this community. Now I'm ready to bring that same commitment to the Third Ward — making sure our neighborhoods are safe, our concerns are heard, and our city government works for residents.”

— Thomas 'Tommy' Gillen Jr., Retired Detective and Candidate for Bayonne Third Ward City Council (TAPinto Bayonne)

The takeaway

Gillen's candidacy for the Bayonne Third Ward City Council seat, as part of mayoral candidate Sharon Nadrowski's slate, could bring a strong public safety and community-focused perspective to local government, with a focus on neighborhood safety, resident engagement, and quality-of-life issues.