by Courtney Stafford, for the SBOANJ
East Rutherford, NJ — On Tuesday (Jan. 16) the Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association and their Political Action Committee, TrotPAC, were represented at Governor Phil Murphy’s inaugural ball at MetLife Stadium in the Meadowlands.

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SBOA director Mike Gulotta and his wife, Governor Phil Murphy and his wife, Meadowlands CEO Jason Settlemoir, and SBOA director Bob Boni at the inaugural ball.
Representing the SBOA were Mark Ford and Bob Boni. Representing TrotPAC were Anthony Perretti and Mark Mullen.
All four attendees spent time with members of Governor Murphy’s administration including Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver, senior staff to the governor, and several appointees who have been assigned to various cabinet departments and agencies.
Fellow guests included state legislators, local and county elected officials, lawyers, business leaders, and public policy advocates.