Council President
Peter BrennanCity Hall, 280 Grove Street
Room 202
Jersey City, NJ 07302
Tel: (201) 547-5319
Fax: (201) 547-4678
email: BrennanP@jcnj.org
Robert Noakes, Council Aide
Tel: (201) 547-5363
email: NoakesR@jcnj.org
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Term of office
First elected to council: May 8, 2001
Current term expires: June 30, 2013
Biography
The son of John J. Brennan and Ann Kearns-Brennan of Kill Kelly-Mayo and Tubercurry-Sligo, Ireland, and the fourth of nine siblings, Council President Peter Brennan was born, raised, and educated in the Downtown Section of Jersey City. He graduated from St. Michael’s Grammar School and High School, and married the late Tieshie Williams. Peter has one daughter, Nicole, a son-in-law, Will Donio, and a grandson named Sam.
Peter is the former Chairman of the 1997, 1998, and 2001 St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committees and was honored as the Irishman of the Year in 1994 and was Grand Marshal in 2005. He is a member of the Loyal Order of Moose, Ancient Order of Hibernians, Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick of Hudson County, Project Children (an Irish organization helping to bring Irish children to America), Elks Club, and Greenville Little League. In addition, he is also on the Board of Trustees for Hudson Cradle and is the Liaison to the Jersey City Fire Department, as well as Co-Chairman of the Animal Shelter. Peter is also a former member of the Training and Employment Committee and is a former Commissioner of the Redevelopment Board for Jersey City.
Peter Brennan has been a businessman for more than 40 years in the Greenville section of Jersey City as the Owner-Operator of Pete’s Gulf Station, Pete’s Towing Service, Soda City Warehouse and Distribution Center and Executive Vice President of Brennan’s Transportation and Warehousing Company.
In addition to business, Peter was an Honorary Deputy Mayor in 2000, a Councilman for Ward “A” from 2001 thru 2004, ran for Hudson County Freeholder in June, 2002, and is currently working hard as a member of the Jersey City Municipal Council bearing the title of Councilman -at- Large. In addition, he is a Confidential Aide to County Executive Thomas A. DeGise for the County of Hudson. He is also the proprietor of a well-known Irish pub, “BRENNAN’S“.
"Being born and raised in Jersey City, I have a great love for my town and its people. My motivation solely lies in the fact that I believe there is much more that I can still do for our great City and I believe I have the drive and “stick-to-it” ability to initiate and carry out the changes which can move us in a positive direction.
"I know many of us today share the same concerns; my goals are to keep working toward the improvement of quality that reflects dynamic diversity of people. Whether it’s to reduce crime, make our neighborhoods safe, build new affordable housing, care for our seniors, keep our children happy and safe with a good education, increase recreation or even just to fix the pot holes, I just want to make Jersey City a better place to live and work.
"We are on an up swing and the spirit of Jersey City is Back!!! Stronger than ever….But there are still challenges we must conquer so we can continue to move forward and achieve all our goals. By working together, I am confident that we can make a difference."
Peter Brennan was elected Council President by his colleagues on October 14, 2009.
Special Projects
Affordable Housing
Senior Affairs
Increased Recreation Activities