Schaffer Resigns From North Hudson Sewage Authority

Michael Schaffer, an associate of former Hoboken Mayor Peter Cammarano, resigned as North Hudson Sewage Authority Commissioner, according to a press release from the city. His resignation will be effective July 1, according to a letter Schaffer's attorney sent to Corporation Counsel Michael Kates. (the letter is attached to this article.)

Schaffer admitted in Federal Court in Newark on Monday that he gave $25,000 in illicit cash campaign contributions to . 

During Wednesday's meeting, city council passed a resolution to urge Kates to take action to remove Schaffer from the NHSA board. Mayor Dawn Zimmer said she would have liked to see his resignation earlier.

Schaffer admitted that the $25,000 in cash payments were in exchange for Cammarano's future official assistance, action and influence in Hoboken government matters pertaining to the CW's anticipated real estate development projects, according to the U.S. Attorney. 

The new board member will have to be approved by the council.