West Orange Council Praises Ghebremicael With Proclamation (VIDEO)

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Asmeret Ghebremicael got a tip of the cap from her former peers on the West Orange Town Council at their latest meeting.

Ghebremicael announced her resignation from the council earlier in June.

“After much reflection, and following advice from my medical professionals and heartfelt discussions with my family, I’ve made the difficult decision to step down from the West Orange Township Council,” she wrote in a social media post.

“This choice wasn’t easy – but it’s necessary to prioritize my health and healing, especially for my son,” Ghebremicael said.

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The West Orange Town Council introduced a proclamation in honor of Ghebremicael’s contributions as part of their consent agenda on Tuesday.

Council president Joe Krakoviak read the proclamation, which recognizes Ghebremicael for “dedicating her life to public service and volunteerism,” and notes that she made history as the first elected Ethiopian and Eritrean in the state of New Jersey – earning the most votes in the 2022 town council race.

“I have never met a more principled politician in my entire life than Asmeret,” Krakoviak said.

Ghebremicael wasn’t able to attend this week’s meeting due to a COVID diagnosis. However, her father and her son each spoke at the meeting on her behalf – emphasizing that she is grateful for the recognition.

Watch their comments from the meeting below (video is cued to the proclamation presentation):

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