Incumbents Michael Jackson, Shahin Khalique, Alex Mendez, Ruby Cotton, Luis Velez, and Al Abdelaziz won re-election in the Paterson municipal elections on Tuesday, according to unofficial ballot counts.
Paterson council president charged with witness tampering. His wife, campaign workers also charged.
City Council president Alex Mendez has been brought up on new charges in connection with an election fraud case that dates back to the 2020 municipal elections. His wife and campaign workers have been charged with criminal offenses for their roles in allegedly trying to “rig” the election in Mendez’s favor.
Ex-Paterson councilman McKoy’s nephew sues city alleging discrimination
A public works employee, who identified himself as the nephew of former councilman William McKoy, has filed a lawsuit against the city alleging discrimination and hostile work environment.
Sayegh administration terminated Paterson health department employee for supporting mayor’s opponent, says lawsuit
Mayor Andre Sayegh’s administration terminated a former Health and Human Services Department employee for allegedly supporting the mayor’s opponent, claims a lawsuit filed in federal court last Wednesday.
‘You are unwelcome.’ Paterson rivals McKoy and Mendez get into altercation at Eastside Park.
Former councilman William McKoy held the annual Jamaica Day Festival at Eastside Park over the weekend. He was displeased to see his political rival, councilman Alex Mendez, who defeated him to win the 3rd Ward council seat, at the event on Sunday evening.
Paterson: McKoy-Mendez election lawsuit dismissed
Former councilman William McKoy on Thursday voluntarily dismissed his lawsuit challenging councilman Alex Mendez’s victory in the November special election.
Paterson: McKoy-Mendez trial date changed from July to September
Passaic County judge Ernest Caposela adjusted the tentative trial date for the court battle between former councilman William McKoy and councilman Alex Mendez from July to September on Friday.