Gabe Rodriguez is a Democratic member of the New Jersey General Assembly, representing the 33rd Legislative District (including Secaucus, Weehawken and West New York) since January 9, 2024. He serves as Constituent Outreach Chair for the Assembly Democratic caucus beginning in 2026. Prior to his legislative service, Rodriguez served as Mayor of West New York from 2019 to 2023 and previously spent four years as a West New York Town Commissioner. Professionally, he works as an accounting manager for the West New York Board of Education. Rodriguez was elected to the Assembly in 2023 as part of a district reconfiguration following the 2021 redistricting cycle, winning alongside running mate Julio Marenco. He was re-elected in November 2025 and assumed his second term in January 2026. Rodriguez represents a district with a plurality Hispanic population and has focused on education, healthcare, and public safety policy areas. He was one of 27 new members elected to the Assembly in 2023, comprising more than one-third of the chamber's new legislators that cycle.

Political Career

• New Jersey General Assemblyman, District 33 (2024–present)
• Constituent Outreach Chair, Assembly Democratic Caucus (2026–present)
• Mayor, West New York (2019–2023)
• West New York Town Commissioner (2015–2019, four years)

Key Policy Areas

• Budget and fiscal policy
• Public safety and community policing
• Healthcare access and affordability
• Education infrastructure and funding
• Oversight and federal relations

Notable Actions / Initiatives

• Served as Mayor of West New York during the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent recovery period, navigating public health challenges and economic impacts
• Participated in the 2023 redistricting transition that reconfigured the 32nd and 33rd legislative districts
• As Assembly Constituent Outreach Chair, responsible for coordinating constituent services and community engagement for the Democratic caucus

Education

• M.B.A., New Jersey Institute of Technology
• B.A., Psychology, New Jersey City University

Personal

• Birth date: Not publicly available
• Residence: West New York, New Jersey