New Jersey Elects First Haitian-American Councilman

Published: Thu, 01/01/09

New Jersey Elects First Haitian-American Councilman

Yves Francois Aubourg has just been elected as the first Haitian-American Councilman of the Borough of Roselle New Jersey, USA.

There was a mass at St Joseph The Carpenter church today, January 1st 2009, in Roselle NJ followed by the inaugural ceremony at  the Roselle Borough Hall for first Haitian-American Councilman Yves Francois Aubourg.

Today, January 1st 2009, is coincidentally Haiti's Independence day.

The mass and inaugural ceremony of  first Haitian-American Councilman Yves Francois Aubourg was followed by a reception  St Joseph The Carpenter school cafeteria.

Congratulations to all the Haitian Americans from Roselle New Jersey who exercised their rights to vote and make this day possible.

Councilman Yves Francois Aubourg, you certainly know that "with great powers comes great responsibility," represent your community, make us proud.

Article by: Woodring Saint Preux

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