517 guns taken off the streets including high powered weapons in 2016., Added 500 New Police Officers since 2014 By improving Newarks finances, Mayor Baraka has hired additional police and put them on the streets walking a beat., Built Cooperation Between Residents and Police Newark is now a national leader in building police/community trust., Undocumented Immigrants Protected Mayor Baraka made Newark a Sanctuary City., Street Teams Reduce Violence and Protect Students Street Team members are trained to defuse conflicts and steer young people toward education and employment., Cutting Edge Law Enforcement Technology Our Police have body and car cams, patrol cars with computers and surveillance cameras accessible by residents., Took Control of Our Schools Back from Governor Christie Our Schools are now under the control of Newark parents and residents., Newark Street Academy Educates School Dropouts The Newark Street Academy helps at-risk youth to complete their high school education and gain employment., Centers of Hope in Every Ward These centers give residents of all ages access to City services, wellness and enrichment. We need to understand the impact of any proposal to build on Newark land, by listening to our communities and neighborhoods and respect the robust input and engagement it takes to fix this complex issue.. padding-left: 8px; Incumbent Ras Baraka defeated Sheila Montague in the general election for Mayor of Newark on May 10, 2022. .votebox { font-size: 16px; 1:25 PATERSON Mayor Andre Sayegh handily won reelection on Tuesday, successfully fighting off four challengers who relentlessly attacked his record during the past four years. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Federal courts | Jones and Torres are among eight potential mayoral candidates for the May 2022 election. The 2022 City Elections for Mayor and Council Districts 3, 5 and 6 were cancelled due to all offices having only one candidate file per City Code Section 10-19. Former . Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. The 2022 Newark mayoral election was held on May 10, 2022, to elect the Mayor of Newark, New Jersey. Council members since 1954 [ edit] } } The current mayor Ras Baraka was first elected in the Newark mayoral election on May 13, 2014. U.S. President | Working with prosecutors and police, we will send the unmitigated message that if you commit a crime in our city and/or carry illegal weapons, you will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.. margin-top: 0px; Baraka, who was first elected mayor in 2014, has 13,382 votes, compared with challengerSheila Montague's2,760votes, with96.4% of the districts reporting, according to the county election site. Incumbents are bolded and underlined. .results_row { .votebox_bp_logo { background-color: #f9d334; >> Get local election updates delivered to your inbox. Barakas Meet the Mayor page on the city website touts his progressive approach to governing and a forward-thinking agenda that reduced crime to its lowest levels in five decades, addressed affordability while maintaining steady growth, lowered unemployment, and returned local control of schools after more than two decades.. Coordination Officers will have the responsibility of attending community meetings in an effort to understand the residents, as well as the problems. overflow-x: scroll; The Essex County Board of Elections offers more information about voting in Newark and the county here, including locations of the nearest ballot box and local polling places. In this form of municipal government, the city council serves as the city's primary legislative body and the mayor serves as the city's chief executive.[3]. Incumbent at-large council members C. Lawrence Crump, Carlos Gonzalez and Luis Quintana will be joined by Louise Scott-Rountree. City Hall 920 Broad Street Newark, NJ 07102 (973) 733-4311 (973) 928-1238. padding-left: 16px; They offer athletic, arts and culture, education, technology, and recreation programs., Community Schools The initiative involves parents, community leaders, teachers and administrators in providing students with the academic, social, emotional, and health services needed for success., NAN Tech World Academy Teaches Technology Skills This partnershjp offers courses in web design, graphic design, digital literacy, networking and more in a neighborhood setting for residents of all ages., Developers Required to Build Housing for Working Families New housing must now include 20% affordable units and partner with minority and women Newark contractors., Affordable Housing Created for More than 2,500 Families Mayor Baraka is ensuring that residents of every neighborhood benefit from the surge in development. U.S. Congress | .inner_percentage.Republican { Now that hes secured a third term, Baraka can look towards his political future. Elections for all seats on the nine member Municipal Council of Newark were held on the same day. } Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Montague said her plans for education include: The neighborhoods in our city have suffered under the perils of crime for decades, Montague said. Ballotpedia invites candidates to participate in its annual survey. left: 0; Here are some of Barakas major accomplishments since taking office, according to his campaign website. Video Shows NJ Mans Fatal Attempt To Run From Newark Police, NJ Paratransit Workers To Get Pay Bump During States Of Emergency, Snow Accumulation Can Block Home Heating Vents and Vehicle Exhausts, Hoboken's Official St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl, Tax Relief, Debt Service, Transit Fare Freeze: 3 NJ Budget Takeaways, Rutgers Professors' Union Considers Going On Strike, NJ Marijuana Jobs: Tips For Getting Hired In The Cannabis Industry. NEWARK, NJ The ballot is set for Newark's May nonpartisan municipal elections. margin-bottom:16px; width: 100%; } .votebox_legend { Elections for all seats on the nine member Municipal Council of Newark were held on the same day. } Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 10. NEWARK, NJ Ras Baraka's quest for a third term as mayor this election season won't come without opposition from at least one challenger after longtime community activist Anthony Diaz . The former educator is also a published author and spoken word artist. .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { With 88% of election districts reporting, Baraka led Montague 12,368 votes to 2,547, an 83-17% margin. NEWARK, NJ Newark mayor Ras Baraka will face a challenge from Sheila Montague as part of the 2022 municipal election. 10, 2022, 5:55 p.m. | Published: May. .inner_percentage.Democratic { By David Wildstein, February 02 2022 10:32 am Former Newark Mayor Sharpe James, who served 18 months in federal prison after his conviction on criminal charges, has taken out nominating petitions to run for an at-large city council seat in the May non-partisan elections, the New Jersey Globe has learned. Here are the uncertified results: Incumbent councilwoman LaMonica McIver faced a challenge from Shawn McCray in the city's Central Ward. Barakas Meet the Mayor page on the city website touts his progressive approach to governing and a forward-thinking agenda that reduced crime to its lowest levels in five decades, addressed affordability while maintaining steady growth, lowered unemployment, and returned local control of schools after more than two decades.. padding-left: 10px; display: block; [2], Since 1953, the city of Newark has utilized a mayor-council system. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. A runoff election, if necessary, would have taken place. Elections for all seats on the nine member Municipal Council of Newark were held on the same day. Less competitive is the Newark mayoral contest, but there are four ward council seats up for grabs. Newark Mayor Ras Baraka handily won reelection on Tuesday night. This practice guarantees our officers the opportunity to recognize dangers and take the necessary action for prevention., Prevention - We must, as an entire community, improve how we identify those most at-risk of committing crimes and implement a multi-level intervention. width: 350px; Convinced Employers to Hire a Specific Number of Newark Residents- The citys major corporations, hospitals, colleges and universities are partnering with the City to give unemployed residents training and full-times jobs with living wages., Won fight to Get Hundreds of Port Jobs for Newarkers Two marches on the Port of Newark with hundreds of residents protesting hiring discrimination led to agreement that Newark residents will be hired at the Port., Reduced Unemployment from 12% to 7% Mayor Barakas job creating initiatives have gained employment for thousands of residents., Doubled the Number of Summer Youth Jobs Mayor Baraka has made Newarks summer program a unique mixture of education, workforce development and public safety, offering financial literacy, college and career readiness., $15 Minimum Wage Instituted a $15 minimum wage for City employees and is a leader in the fight for a $15 minimum wage throughout New Jersey., Lowest Level of Crime in 50 Years More than 3000 fewer victims of crimes since 2014. 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