EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ—Local election results should convince Triple Five—the developer of the controversial American Dream project here— to move forward quickly with its financing plan, says East Rutherford Mayor James Cassella.

Last Tuesday's election saw two former Republicans who switched parties and have opposed the borough's role in financing the American Dream project, win seats on the Borough Council, according to The Record.

“If Triple Five is going to do this [American Dream project], they'd better do it quick," says Mayor Cassella. "New people come in and have new ideas, and things may not go as smoothly for Triple Five. They may hit some obstacles."

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John Jordan

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