Who is Michael Griffin?
Father. Son. Husband. Neighbor.
His record of community advocacy speaks for itself...
Michael has helped steer community organizations in directions that help ensure the community will be the beneficiary in the end. Advocating for vibrant urban communities, more green space, lively shopping districts, walkable and safe streets, as well as quality, reasonably priced housing has led to Michael Griffin's becoming.
A True Asset to His Neighbors, Family, & Community
While battling aggressive speculation, Michael made sure that the city of Jersey City could be held accountable when it came to protecting the residents of Jersey City, especially Ward F.
Michael Griffin successfully partnered with the city of Jersey City, the NAACP’s Jersey City Chapter, and members of Jersey City Together to pass the Do Not Knock ordinance.
Because of Michael's leadership, Jersey City's No Knock ordinance now protects homeowners, like those in Greenville, Bergen, and Lafayette neighborhoods, who were being harassed to sell their homes. Because of Griffin's efforts, developers, entities, and individuals with the persistent and aggressive desire to buy up clusters of homes and properties throughout Jersey City are now prohibited from knocking on the doors of uninterested homeowners.
Active as An Elected Committee Person
Under the Late Mayor Glenn Cunningham and the Democratic Reform Party, Michael learned how to communicate, organize and lead initiatives pertaining to the improvements of his community.
After serving one term as a committeeperson, Michael moved on to more community-driven missions. His first stop was the Monticello Avenue Community Development Corporation. While there, he put his dedication to his community to the test, working closely with city, state, and federal agencies to advocate for residents and business owners and obtain resources for the local businesses and property owners of Jersey CIty’s Monticello Avenue.
An Advocate for Affordable Housing
During the 2nd half of 2012, Michael was involved in the merger of the Martin Luther King Merchants Association and the Monticello Avenue Community Development Corporation, where the Jackson Hill Main Street Special Improvement District was formed.
In 2017, Michael ran for Ward F City Council and placed second in a six-way race. Fast forward to 2021, Michael chaired and managed Chris Gadsden’s council at-large campaign as well as current Ward F Councilman Frank Educational Gilmore’s successful bid for the Ward F City Council seat.
Consistently Engaged with His Community
Michael is still as active and engaged in the community to this day. His most recent success includes working with a non-profit development corporation that has been approved for a 55% affordable housing project that is currently in the process of being developed.
It’s Griffin Time!
Support Michael Griffin for the 31st Legislative District of New Jersey.
Allow Michael to bring his passion for accountability, transparency, and independent leadership from Jersey City, Bayonne, (and now) Kearney straight to New Jersey’s capitol building in Trenton!
Support Michael Griffin
2023 Candidate for Senator of New Jersey’s 31st Legislative District
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The primary will occur on June 6, 2023. The general election will occur on November 7, 2023.
To participate in Hudson County’s 2023 Primary Elections, voters must be registered by May 16, 2023.
Click here to register now: voter.svrs.nj.gov/register
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As a result of February 2022’s redistricting, New Jersey’s 31st Legislative District now includes Kearney, Bayonne, and the south side of Jersey City.
View the previous and current maps here: ballotpedia.org/New_Jersey_State_Senate_District_31
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Over the next few months, we’ll be knocking on thousands of doors in Jersey City, Bayonne, and Kearney. Join us as we get residents registered to vote and on a path to a better future for Legislative District 31!
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In the News…
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![Michael Griffin Gearing up for Senate Run in LD-31 with Cunningham Retirement Expected]()
Michael Griffin Gearing up for Senate Run in LD-31 with Cunningham Retirement Expected
Griffin came in a distance second to then-Councilman Jermaine Robinson in the 2017 Ward F council election in a six-person race, but got redemption in 2021 when Gilmore soundly defeated Robinson.
Gilmore will be returning the favor by being the chairman of Griffin’s campaign, according to a D-1 filing with the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission (NJ ELEC) yesterday.
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![Griffin Presents No Knock Registry]()
Griffin Presents No Knock Registry
"People have been coming through Gardner Avenue asking, 'do you want to sell?' I say, 'no, I'm not selling, because where will I live," she told CBS2's Meg Baker.
Her son Michael Griffin brought the issue to the city council asking them to create a no-knock registry…
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![Jersey City 'No Knock' Registry to Target Pushy Real Estate Brokers]()
Jersey City 'No Knock' Registry to Target Pushy Real Estate Brokers
At a City Hall press conference, local activist Michael Griffin, who worked with council members on the ordinance, said some residents who ended up selling their houses were duped about their homes' worth, he said…
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![Jersey City Anti-Violence Coalition Movement marches to stop gun violence]()
Jersey City Anti-Violence Coalition Movement Marches to Stop Gun Violence
“In working with the Jersey City Police Department, the Hudson County Sheriff’s Office and the Prosecutor’s Office [we want] to ensure that they understand that community policing is important, that it’s not just about frisking and questioning people, but it’s also about talking and engaging with people and understanding how people get by in their communities,” says Micael Griffin.
“You can’t criminalize everyone because they live in a bad area.”
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![500 people march in 2nd annual Jersey City Unity Walk against violence]()
500 People March in 2nd Annual Jersey City Unity Walk Against Violence
In the crowd was former Jersey City Ward F council candidate Michael Griffin, who explained that there were between 100 - 200 people at the start of the walk, but as they made their way towards Lincoln Park, people from the neighborhood joined in and brought the total number of participants to about 500.
“Basically, what we do is we come together in a moment of solidarity to people who fell to acts of violence. It’s also about educating people and showing that we can come together as a community,” shared Griffin.
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![Griffin Issues "Cease And Desist" Order To Fulop]()
Griffin Issues "Cease And Desist" Order To Fulop
Griffin took to Facebook and issued a body shot to Fulop's article on Nj.com concerning the proposed "cease and desist" legislation which prohibits the door to door canvassing efforts of buying homes by investors.
Griffin who along with other activists spent months trying to have an ordinance passed which would curb these practices.
Today the Mayor touted the pending legislation as an accomplishment of his administration.
Griffin was not willing to allow the Mayor to accept any credit in the creation of the Ordinance…
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![Change May Be in the Wind in Jersey City's political climate]()
Change may be in the wind in Jersey City's political climate
At a time when politics was playing itself out in the appointment of Robinson and Fulop had yet to keep a number of campaign promises made concerning Ward F, a ward he lost in the last municipal election, Fulop promoted a referendum to change municipal elections from May to November, widely viewed as a move to facilitate his bid to run for governor, Ward F split 50-50 on the ballot question.
