After yesterday’s indictment, Rigo Rodriguez, mayoral candidate and councilman at-large, said he will continue to run for mayor.
Goow says he will reduce crime within one year or resign
During a small gathering at his campaign office, Aslon Goow, former 2nd Ward councilman, vowed to residents that if he is unable to turn the tide on crime within a year after being elected mayor, he will resign from office.
Patersonians somewhat mixed on Jones administration’s performance
City residents weigh in on the performance of Jeffery Jones, the city’s mayor, through a survey on job creation, on attracting businesses, on promises made, and whether residents are willing to try the mayor for a second term.
Torres touts past successes, while promising to fix potholed roads
Speaking to a small group of supporters inside a restaurant on Montclair Avenue, Jose Torres, former two-term mayor, touted some of his successes as mayor, while highlighting what he plans to do during a third term.
Lydia Robles withdraws her candidacy and endorses Torres
Lydia Robles, city activist, who picked up petitions and was eying the city’s highest office, has announced Thursday afternoon that she will withdraw her candidacy for mayor and back Jose Torres, the city’s former two-term mayor.
Poll: Torres leading with Sayegh close behind
Jose Torres, the city’s former two term mayor, appears to be the leading candidate in the city’s mayoral election to be held less than three months from now, according to a recently completed Paterson Times survey.
Mayoral candidates most recognized by voters: Torres, Jones, and Sayegh
When it comes to name recognition insiders have the lead with Jose Torres, the city’s former mayor, Jeffery Jones, the current mayor, and Andre Sayegh, the City Council president, topping the list, according to a survey completed by the Paterson Times.