A third recount is being sought in the heavily contested 2nd Ward election that was decided by a single vote following two recounts.
Paterson: Khalique wins re-election with razor-thin margin against rival Akhtaruzzaman
Incumbent Shahin Khalique fended off a challenge from his arch rival former councilman Mohammed Akhtaruzzaman by a razor thin margin of eight votes in the City Council ward elections.
Drunk driving Paterson councilman, ‘Just give me a ticket. My uncle is a sheriff’s officer.’
Councilman Shahin Khalique did not want state troopers to charge him with the offense of driving while intoxicated (DWI) when he was pulled over for drunk driving. He told state troopers, “Please don’t give me no DWI, boss.”
Paterson: Goow endorses Khalique for 2nd Ward
Former longtime councilman Aslon Goow has put his support behind incumbent Shahin Khalique on Friday afternoon.
Totowa police impounded Paterson councilman Khalique’s car for driving with registration and insurance that expired a year ago
Councilman Shahin Khalique, who has styled himself as a responsible municipal lawmaker, was driving a vehicle in Totowa with registration and insurance that expired a year ago.