The remaining four candidates in the city’s 1st Ward special election expressed surprise and bemoaned the demise of Alveria Spencer’s scandal-plagued campaign.
Alveria Spencer pulls out of 1st Ward race over n-word scandal
After widespread condemnation from the city’s African-American community and her fellow candidates for using the n-word at a community forum, 1st Ward candidate Alveria Spencer announced Saturday afternoon she is pulling out of the November special election.
City council candidate Alveria Spencer under fire for using the n-word
1st Ward city council candidate Alveria Spencer has been condemned by some of her fellow candidates and the city’s chapter of the NAACP for casually using the n-word at a public meeting.
Majority of 1st Ward candidates oppose mayor Torres’ recreation tax
Three out of the five 1st Ward city council candidates said they oppose mayor Jose “Joey” Torres’ recreation tax which – if approved by voters on November 3rd, 2015 – will raise $3 million from property owners in order to acquire and maintain recreational facilities.
School board member Errol Kerr secures key endorsements
As he seeks his fourth term on the city’s board of education, Errol Kerr received significant endorsements from Paterson community leaders during his campaign fundraiser at the La Neve’s Restaurant on Thursday evening.
Field set for Paterson’s 1st Ward special election
Five candidates are running to fill the seat vacated by disgraced former councilman Anthony Davis, according to the city clerk’s office.
Five candidates have so far submitted petitions for Paterson’s 1st Ward special election
Five candidates have submitted petitions for the 1st Ward Special election so far with three days to go before the Monday deadline.