Bayonne City Council 2nd Ward in Bayonne, New Jersey

2026 Primary Election

• Melissa Godesky Rodriguez — Bayonne Board of Education Trustee in Bayonne, New Jersey

  Melissa Godesky-Rodriguez is a lifelong resident of Bayonne, where she and her husband are raising their son. She attended Bayonne public schools, graduating from John M. Bailey School and Bayonne High School. Currently serving her second term on the Bayonne Board of Education, she has decades of leadership experience in operations, customer experience, and workforce development. She has also served as the Vice President of the Lincoln Community School PTO and coaches for the Bayonne Recreation Youth Running Program.

• Salvatore Gullace — Former 2nd Ward Councilman in Bayonne, New Jersey

  Salvatore 'Sal' Gullace is a lifelong resident of Bayonne. He attended St. Henry's grammar school and Bayonne High School, and later graduated from Hudson County Community College. For the past 30 years, he has worked as a facility manager at Saint Henry's Church. Additionally, he owns a construction company and a property management firm in Bayonne. He previously served as the 2nd Ward Council Member.

• Omar Elgarhi — Business Owner in Bayonne, New Jersey

  Omar Elgarhi is a lifelong resident of Bayonne, where he was born, raised, and educated. He wrestled for Bayonne High School and later built his business on Broadway, bought his first home, and married his wife, Salmah, in the city. He is a political newcomer and a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu brown belt.

• Karen Fiermonte — Bayonne Planning Board Chairperson in Bayonne, New Jersey

  Karen Fiermonte serves as the Chairperson of the City of Bayonne Planning Board.