2014 Newark mayoral election

none January 2025 September 2023 2014 Newark mayoral election Presidential New Jersey File:Flag of Newark, New Jersey.png no 2010 Newark mayoral election 2010 2018 Newark mayoral election 2018 May 13, 2014 File:Ras J. Baraka (1).jpg Ras Baraka Nonpartisan candidate 24,358 54.1% File:3x4.svg 150x150px Shavar Jeffries Nonpartisan candidate 20,593 45.7% Mayor Luis A. Quintana Democratic Party (United States) Ras Baraka Democratic Party (United States) The 2014 Newark mayoral election took place in Newark, the most populous city in New Jersey, on May 13, 2014. The race was characterized as a contest between two candidates, Ras Baraka and Shavar Jeffries, both from Newark's South Ward. Elections for all seats on the nine member Municipal Council of Newark also took place. Luis A. Quintana, who had become Mayor of Newark following the resignation of Cory Booker (who had been elected to the United States Senate), did not seek the seat. The turnout was 45,071 representing 29.59% of registered voters. Municipal Election - Unofficial Results Office of the City Clerk, Robert P. Marasco May 13, 2014 http://www.newarkelection2014.com/pdf/Summary_Report.pdf May 17, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140514175535/http://www.newarkelection2014.com/pdf/Summary_Report.pdf May 14, 2014 dead mdy-all Shortly after polls closed, Baraka declared victory in the election,Sherman Ted Nix Naomi Ras Baraka declares victory in Newark mayoral election Star-Ledger May 14, 2014 http://www.nj.com/essex/index.ssf/2014/05/newark_voters_elect_new_mayor_to_succeed_cory_booker.html with 22,751 votes to 20,260 votes for Shavar Jeffries.Office of the City Clerk, Newark NJ - 2014 Municipal Election Results http://www.newarkelection2014.com/pdf/Unofficial%20Mayoral%20Election%20Results.pdf/ Marasco Robert P. May 13, 2014 2014-05-14April 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes As quoted in the Newark-based newspaper, The Star-Ledger, Rutgers University professor Clement Price characterized the election as the "first mayoral race after the long drama associated with the ending of Mayor Sharpe James' last term and the national ascent of Cory Booker" and "wonders whether the local and national attention in this campaign will be anywhere proximate to the life and times of Cory Booker and Newark." Giambusso David With three major candidates declared, Newark braces for mayoral race The Star-Ledger June 2, 2013 http://www.nj.com/essex/index.ssf/2013/06/with_three_major_candidates_de.html 2013-12-02 The New York Times characterised the race as a referendum on Booker's approach to running and revitalizing the city, with Baraka considered part of the Newark establishment and Jeffries a new voice in politics in the city. Zernikemay Kate Newark Mayoral Race Seen as Referendum on Booker The New York Times May 8, 2014 https://www.nytimes.com/2014/05/09/nyregion/newark-mayoral-race-seen-as-referendum-on-booker.html?ref=nyregion&_r=0 2014-05-09 According to the 2010 Census figures, Newark's demographic breakdown is 33 percent Hispanic-Latino, 52 percent African-American and 26 percent white, . Wright-Piersanti/ Tom Newark mayor's race: Jeffries releases Spanish ad, Baraka announces endorsement The Stat-Ledger May 4, 2014 http://www.nj.com/essex/index.ssf/2014/05/newark_mayor_race_jeffries_releases_spanish_ad_baraka_announces_endorsement.html#incart_river_default 2014-05-04 Newark's demographic breakdown is 33 percent Hispanic or Latino, 52 percent African-American and 26 percent white, according to the latest Census figures. A number of issues facing the city are influenced by policies implemented by the state government, which exerts direct control of the Newark school district and which monitors the city budget. Its police department is being monitored by the federal government. The management of Newark Watershed, the city's property and water supply, is undergoing reorganisation. While Newark continues to attract new downtown development and its housing stock is being renewed, many residents sense that the neighborhoods still suffer from poor schools, underemployment, and high crime rates. Henry Samantha Newark after Booker: City faces takeover threat The Record April 5, 2014 http://www.northjersey.com/news/newark-after-booker-city-faces-takeover-threat-1.842362 2014-04-05 Dawsky Josh Bashan Yoni Newark's Focus Is on Crime As the Mayoral Election Looms, Murders and Carjackings Erode Renewal Efforts May 9, 2014 https://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304885404579551911320184316?mg=reno64-wsj&url=http%3A%2F%2Fonline.wsj.com%2Farticle%2FSB10001424052702304885404579551911320184316.html 2014-05-09 Both had candidates asked the United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey to monitor voting on election day. They have accused each other's supporters of misconduct, ranging from bullying and intimidation to physical violence. Queally James Newark mayor's race: Candidates ask U.S. Attorney to monitor election The Star-Ledger March 31, 2014 http://www.nj.com/essex/index.ssf/2014/03/newark_mayors_race_jeffries_asks_us_attorney_to_monitor_election_day_after_intimidation_complaints.html#incart_river 2014-04-01 Bankoff Caroline Former Employee of Newark Mayoral Candidate Accused of Setting Opposing Campaign's Bus on Fire New York Magazine April 4, 2014 http://nymag.com/daily/intelligencer/2014/04/newark-campaign-worker-accused-of-setting-fire.html 2013-04-04 The request was denied. The office of the New Jersey Attorney General monitored the election and reported no major irregularities. Wichert Bill Contentious Newark election ends quietly, state monitors say The Star-Ledger May 13, 2014 http://www.nj.com/essex/index.ssf/2014/05/no_major_problems_found_by_state_monitors_observing_newark_election_spokesman_says.html 2014-05-24 In November 2017 Baraka was accused of violating campaign finance rules, mainly for non-disclosure, by the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission. Yi Karen Newark mayor accused of violating campaign finance rules The Star-Ledger November 2, 2017 http://www.nj.com/essex/index.ssf/2017/11/mayor_baraka_hit_with_complaint_from_election_law.html 22 January 2018 Overview Municipal elections As of 2014, there were 152,294 registered voters in Newark. Municipal Election - Unofficial Results Office of the City Clerk, Robert P. Marasco May 13, 2014 http://www.newarkelection2014.com/pdf/Summary_Report.pdf 2014-08-17 https://web.archive.org/web/20141103205018/http://www.newarkelection2014.com/pdf/Summary_Report.pdf November 3, 2014 dead mdy-all Municipal elections in city are nonpartisan Pomper Gerald M. Voters, Elections, and Parties: The Practice of Democratic Theory Transaction Publishers 1988 https://books.google.com/books?id=eK8gGHLKHMgC&q=Voters%2C+Elections%2C+and+Parties%3A+The+Practice+of+Democratic+Theory 9781412841122 and are held the 2nd Tuesday in May, Moszczynski Joe N.J. municipalities consider moving non-partisan elections from May to November The Star-Ledger September 26, 2010 http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2010/09/nj_municipalities_consider_mov.html 2013-12-05 Nine member Municipal Council of Newark as well as the mayor were chosen. Giambusso David Newark petitions for 2014 election available next week nj.com January 2, 2014 http://www.nj.com/essex/index.ssf/2014/01/newark_petitions_for_2014_election_available_next_week.html 2014-02-20 In order to be placed on the ballot candidates must submit petitions with signatures from 1% of the registered voters in the last general election (1,498 for citywide candidates and several hundred for Ward candidates The Office of the City Clerk announces that as of Friday, March 14, 2014 the following individuals... City of Newark March 14, 2014 http://www.ci.newark.nj.us/userimages/List%20of%20Prospective%20Candidates%2003142014.pdf 2014-03-20 https://web.archive.org/web/20140517155827/http://www.ci.newark.nj.us/userimages/List%20of%20Prospective%20Candidates%2003142014.pdf May 17, 2014 dead mdy-all ) Relevant 2014 dates: 2014 Important Election Dates Essex County Clerk http://www.essexclerk.com/election_information.html 2014-03-04 https://web.archive.org/web/20140314010926/http://www.essexclerk.com/election_information.html 2014-03-14 dead January 7 - petitions available March 10 - last day to file petitions (64 days prior to election), March 18 - ballot positions are drawn Giambusso David Newark ballot positions are set for May election The Star-Ledger March 19, 2014 http://www.nj.com/essex/index.ssf/2014/03/newark_ballot_positions_are_set_for_may_election.html 2014-03-22 April 22 - last day for registration and transfer (21 days prior to election) May 13 - municipal election June 10 - run-off election July 1 - swearing-in Candidates Of several candidates who announced their candidacy mayor in 2013, two have been certified: former Assistant State Attorney General Shavar Jeffries and Municipal Council member Ras J. Baraka. Glover Vivian Who will run Newark without Cory Booker? The Grio October 15, 2013 http://thegrio.com/2013/10/15/who-can-run-newark-without-cory-booker/ 2013-12-01 Councilmen Anibal Ramos Jr., and Darrin Sharif dropped out of the race on February 12, 2014. Queally James Newark mayoral race narrows to 2 as another candidate drops out The Star-Ledger February 12, 2014 http://www.nj.com/essex/index.ssf/2014/02/newark_mayoral_race_narrows_as_another_councilman_drops_out.html#incart_river_default 2014-02-12 Both Baraka and Jeffries are Newark-born and reside in the South Ward. Giambusso David As Newark mayor's race tightens, familiar tropes may not apply The Star-Ledger February 19, 2014 http://www.nj.com/essex/index.ssf/2014/02/as_newark_mayors_race_tightens_old_tropes_come_to_bear.html#incart_m-rpt-1 2014-02-20 Jeffries' eight-member All in for Newark council slate includes incumbents East Ward Councilman Augusto Amador, North Ward Councilman Anibal Ramos Jr. and At-large Councilman Carlos Gonzalez and candidates Brian Logan (South Ward). Kevin Waters (West Ward) and Andre Speight (Central Ward). Lynda Lloyd (At-large), and former Assemblyman Wilfredo Caraballo (At-large). Giambusso David Newark mayor's race: Jeffries rolls out council slate and senior plan The Star-Ledger February 26, 2014 http://www.nj.com/essex/index.ssf/2014/02/newark_mayors_race_jeffries_rolls_out_slate_and_senior_plan.html#incart_river_default 2014-02-26 Bonamo Mark Former Assemblyman Payne not on Jeffries ticket in Newark mayoral race; Quintana goes solo politickernj.com March 11, 2014 http://www.politickernj.com/71930/former-assemblyman-payne-not-jeffries-ticket-newark-mayoral-race-quintana-goes-solo 2014-03-12 Baraka's Believe in Newark slate for the municipal council are Mildred C. Crump (incumbent councilmember at-large), John Sharpe James (incumbent councilmember-at-large, candidate for the South Ward), Eddie Osborne (at-large candidate). Patrick Council (at-large candidate), Joe McCallum (West Ward candidate) Bonamo Mark Newark mayoral slates start to coalesce NJ.Politcker January 7, 2014 http://www.politickernj.com/70640/newark-mayoral-slates-start-coalesce 2014-01-22 and Gayle Chaneyfield-Jenkins (Central Ward)http://rasjbaraka.com/team-baraka/name/gayle-cheneyfield-jenkins/ rasjbaraka.com 2014-05-09 https://web.archive.org/web/20140508122525/http://rasjbaraka.com/team-baraka/name/gayle-cheneyfield-jenkins/ 2014-05-08 dead Demographics At the 2010 United States Census, the population of Newark was 277,140. The racial makeup of the city was 52.35% (145,085) Black or African American, 26.31% (72,914) White, 0.61% (1,697) Native American, 1.62% (4,485) Asian, 0.04% (118) Pacific Islander, 15.22% (42,181) from other races, and 3.85% (10,660) from two or more races. The percentage of Latinos in Newark grew considerably between 1980 and 2010, from 18.6% to 33.8%; that of blacks has slightly decreased from 58.2% to 52.4%. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 33.83% (93,746) representing one-third of the population, Suarez Monica Luis Quintana sworn in as Newark's first Latino mayor NBC Latino November 4, 2013 http://nbclatino.com/2013/11/04/luis-quintana-sworn-in-as-newarks-first-latino-mayor/ 2013-11-29 July 4, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140704092352/http://nbclatino.com/2013/11/04/luis-quintana-sworn-in-as-newarks-first-latino-mayor/ dead of which 13% of the total population was Puerto Rican. Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 for Newark city, Essex County, New Jersey Census 2010 United States Census Bureau http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/0600000US3401351000 https://archive.today/20200212101658/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/0600000US3401351000 dead 2020-02-12 2013-12-02 While municipal elections have seen black-Latino coalitions, voting tends to remain racially polarized. Perry Ravi K Gillespie Andra Beyond Booker: Assissing the Prospect of Black and Latino Mayoral Candidates in Newark, New Jersey 21st Century Urban Race Politics: Representing Minorities As Universal Interests Emerald Group Publishing 2013 https://books.google.com/books?id=hHvvH6bd7-YC&q=Beyond+Booker%3A+Assesing+the+Prospects+of++Black+and+Latino+Mayoral+Contenders+in+Newark%2C+New+Jersey&pg=PA33 9781781901847 Gillespie Andra The New Black Politician: Cory Booker, Newark, and Post-Racial America New York University Press 2012 https://books.google.com/books?id=fnsyedSOpuIC&q=The+New+Black+Politician%3A+Cory+Booker%2C+Newark%2C+and+Post-Racial+America 978-0814732441 Giambusso David With Newark council president vote, Ras Baraka could win Latino support The Star-Ledger September 22, 2013 http://www.nj.com/essex/index.ssf/2013/09/with_council_president_vote_ras_baraka_could_win_latino_support.html 2013-12-04 Wharton Jonathon L. A Post-Racial Change Is Gonna Come Newark, Cory Booker, and the Transformation of Urban America Palgrave MacMillan 2013 http://us.macmillan.com/apostracialchangeisgonnacome/JonathanLWharton 978-1-137-27771-8 2013-12-05 https://web.archive.org/web/20131213172710/http://us.macmillan.com/apostracialchangeisgonnacome/JonathanLWharton 2013-12-13 dead Background Booker resignation After having won the October 16 special election for U.S. senator to replace the late Frank Lautenberg, Cory Booker resigned as mayor and was sworn in on October 31, 2013 as the junior U.S. senator from New Jersey.Sherman, Ted. (November 4, 2013). "Luis Quintana sworn in as Newark's first Latino mayor, filling unexpired term of Cory Booker". The Star-Ledger (nj.com). With Booker leaving, who will run Newark?: Council President Luis Quintana expected to act as interim mayor; Booker to be sworn in as U.S. senator Thursday FIOS1 October 30, 2013 http://fios1news.com/newjersey/node/20907#.UnG13OLOQ7o October 30, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131102082455/http://fios1news.com/newjersey/node/20907#.UnG13OLOQ7o 2013-11-02 dead Lee Eunace See Cory Booker's resignation letter as he bids farewell to Newark City Hall, goes to Washington The Star-Ledger nj.com October 30, 2013 http://www.nj.com/essex/index.ssf/2013/10/cory_booker_bids_farewell_to_newark_city_hall_flies_to_washington.html October 31, 20132013 New Jersey Mayors Directory, New Jersey Department of Community Affairs. Accessed May 13, 2013. Giambusso David Quintana looks like a lock to become interim mayor of Newark The Star-Ledger nj.com October 25, 2013 http://www.nj.com/essex/index.ssf/2013/10/quintana_looks_like_a_lock_for_interim_mayor.html October 30, 2013About Mayor Booker https://web.archive.org/web/20130724191002/http://www.ci.newark.nj.us/government/mayor_booker/about_mayor_booker.php 2013-07-24 , City of Newark. Retrieved August 6, 2013. While rules state that any Newark resident can be selected as interim mayor by a vote of the municipal council, normally its president ascends to the post. The resignation of Donald Payne Jr. in November 2012 left the position vacant and the council with eight instead of nine members. Giambusso David Questions, suspicion dominate debate over Booker's replacement in Newark June 9, 2013 http://www.nj.com/essex/index.ssf/2013/06/questions_suspicion_dominate_d.html 2013-12-07 Payne's resignation led to a power struggle for the vacant council seat, with opponents contesting Booker's appointment and an eventual judicial rulings which would leave it vacant until November 2013 special election. Heated Newark council battle has been building for months The Star-Ledger December 6, 2012 http://www.nj.com/essex/index.ssf/2012/12/heated_newark_council_battle_h.html 2013-12-07 Giambusso David Speculation grows over Newark City Council seat held by Payne The Star-Ledger November 18, 2012 http://www.nj.com/essex/index.ssf/2012/11/jockeying_in_full_swing_for_ne.html 2013-11-26 Giambusso, David; and Queally, James. "Citizens rush council members as chaos erupts at Newark City Hall meeting", The Star-Ledger, November 20, 2012. Retrieved 2013-12-06. Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division CORY BOOKER ROBERT MARASCO ANIBAL RAMOS JR AUGUSTO AMADOR CARLOS GONZALEZ LUIS QUINTANA SHANIQUE DAVIS SPEIGHT v. RONALD RICE RAS BARAKA MILDRED CRUMP DARRIN SHARIF DOCKET NO. A–2413–12T4 Find a Law July 5, 2013 https://caselaw.findlaw.com/nj-superior-court-appellate-division/1637669.html 2013-12-04Giambusso, David. "Judge rules Cory Booker did not have authority to vote for open Newark council seat", The Star-Ledger, December 11, 2012. Accessed December 12, 2012. Giambusso David Newark mayoral campaigns heat up on the streets The Star-Ledger December 8, 2013 http://www.nj.com/essex/index.ssf/2013/12/newark_mayoral_campaigns_heat_up_on_the_streets.html#incart_river 2013-12-07 Quintana term Luis A. Quintana is the longest serving councilman and has allies on both sides of the political divide, which tends to fall along racial lines. Quintana was voted council president on September 19, 2013, in a near-unanimous vote by seven colleagues, with one abstention. Giambusso David Luis Quintana voted Newark Council president and possible interim mayor The Star-Ledger September 19, 2013 http://www.nj.com/essex/index.ssf/2013/09/luis_quintana_voted_newark_council_president_and_possible_interim_mayor.html 2013-12-05 He became acting mayor on October 31, 2013, and was sworn in on November 4, 2013, assuming the unexpired term of Booker, Quintana's term ends on June 30, 2014. He has not expressed interest in running for the seat in the 2014 elections. Longtime Newark City Councilman Luis Quintana Slated To Take Over Mayor's Spot Fox News Latino October 30, 2013 http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/politics/2013/10/30/council-president-luis-quintana-could-lead-newark-as-booker-heads-to-washington/ 2013-11-24 https://web.archive.org/web/20131202225444/http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/politics/2013/10/30/council-president-luis-quintana-could-lead-newark-as-booker-heads-to-washington/ December 2, 2013 dead Quintana was seen an ideal "placeholder" for the mayoralty because he "someone who wasn't planning to run and is well-steeped in the minutiae of running Newark." None of the mayoral candidates sought the position since not only "would it be difficult to run the city for the first time while campaigning, it would be hard to demand change in a city while running it". As Cory Booker Heads For Washington, Newark Council Must Choose Interim Leader Luis Quintana Favorite To Assume Role CBS Local October 30, 2013 http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2013/10/30/as-cory-bookers-heads-for-washington-newark-council-must-choose-interim-leader/ 2013-12-02 "I am not considering a run for mayor of Newark, and I've said that before,..My only mission is to be the gatekeeper, and to give the citizens of Newark a model for future mayors to come." said Quintana in December 2012. Bonamo Mark Quintana says he's not running in 2014 Newark mayoral election, but leaves door open Politeckernj December 4, 2013 http://www.politickernj.com/69992/quintana-says-hes-not-running-2014-newark-mayoral-election-leaves-door-open 2013-12-08 He is running as an unaffiliated candidate for an at-large council seat. Major issues Budget and state control Newark experienced budget gaps in 2011/2012 and 2012/2013 and received emergency state funding. A memorandum of understanding between Newark and the state requires the city to request and the state approve hiring of city hall staff, conduct timely audits, and submit new budgets for approval. Barro Josh Stark budget math for cities: Newark forced to choose between cops on the beat and sky-high salaries Daily News May 8, 2011 http://www.nydailynews.com/opinion/stark-budget-math-cities-newark-forced-choose-cops-beat-sky-high-salaries-article-1.143082 2014-02-28 Giambusso David State warns Newark mayor his staff moves may not fly The Star-Ledger December 5, 2013 http://www.nj.com/essex/index.ssf/2013/12/state_warns_newark_mayor_his_staff_moves_may_not_fly.html#incart_m-rpt-1 2013-12-05 Giambusso David N.J. rejects Newark mayor's picks to replace Booker staff The Star-Ledger December 10, 2013 http://www.nj.com/essex/index.ssf/2013/12/state_rejects_newark_mayors_police_appointment_host_of_others.html 2013-12-10State denies Newark hires, announces a new audit of city finances Giambusso, David (January 07, 2014) The Star-Ledger Haddon Heather Newark Gets Shift in Style Interim Mayor Luis Quintana Goes in Different Directions Than Cory Booker Wall Street Journal November 29, 2013 https://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702303562904579228481604505364 2013-11-26 Zezima Katie Newark's interim mayor is shaking up City Hall NJ Herald December 7, 2013 http://www.njherald.com/story/24160809/newarks-interim-mayor-is-shaking-up-city-hall 2013-12-08 Giambusso David Newark City Council introduces $769M budget for 2011; property taxes to rise 6 percent The Star-Ledger August 3, 2011 http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2011/08/newark_city_council_introduces_1.html 2014-03-04 Giambusso David Newark council grudgingly introduces $592M budget just days before deadline The Star-Ledger July 13, 2012 http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2012/07/newark_council_grudgingly_intr.html 2014-02-28 Giambusso David For Newark City Council, a fat budget in lean times The Star-Ledger February 12, 2012 http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2012/02/for_newark_city_council_a_fat.html 2014-02-28 Dopp Terrence Young, Elise Christie Orders Newark Budget Cuts as Price of State Aid Bloomberg October 2, 2012 https://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-10-02/new-jersey-to-order-spending-cuts-in-newark-christie-says-1-.html 2014-02-28 The city will likely require assistance to avoid bankruptcy for the 2013/2014 budget and state has threatened to exert further control over the fiscal matters. Giambusso David Newark budget may face a deficit in 2014 The Star-Ledger December 22, 2013 http://www.nj.com/essex/index.ssf/2013/12/newark_budget_may_face_a_deficit_in_2014.html 2014-03-10 Giambusso Davuid State ratchets up talk of Newark takeover The Star-Ledger March 12, 2014 http://www.nj.com/essex/index.ssf/2014/03/state_ratchets_up_talk_of_newark_takeover.html 2014-03-12State hints at takeover of Newark budget The short fall is estimated at $93 million.http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2014/05/ras_baraka_win_in_newark_changes_political_landscape_in_essex_and_beyond.html Ras Baraka win in Newark changes political landscape in Essex and beyond NJ.com 2017-01-27 making state takeover likely.http://www.nj.com/essex/index.ssf/2014/05/write_through_of_newark_budget_story.html Newark budget woes make state takeover more likely NJ.com 2014-05-04 2017-01-27 School system and state control Newark is one of 31 "Abbott", or "SDA district" which requires the state to cover all costs for school building and renovation projects in these districts under the supervision of the New Jersey Schools Development Authority.What are SDA Districts? https://web.archive.org/web/20120502174403/http://njsda.gov/GI/FAQ.html 2012-05-02 , New Jersey Schools Development Authority. Accessed 2014-01-10 Newark Public Schools population is about 40,000, about half of what it was in 1970. Augenstein Seth Newark's kids' conditions improving, but they still lag behind rest of NJ: report The Star-Ledger http://www.nj.com/essex/index.ssf/2014/02/newarks_kids_conditions_improving_but_they_still_lag_behind_rest_of_nj_report.html#incart_river_ratings 2014-02-06 The system was placed under state control in 1994.Macfarquhar Neil https://www.nytimes.com/1995/04/14/nyregion/judge-orders-a-state-takeover-of-the-newark-school-district.html Judge Orders a State Takeover Of the Newark School District Newark (Nj); New Jersey NYTimes.com 1995-04-14 2017-01-27 Sullivan Joseph F. Suit Seeks to Halt Newark Schools Takeover The Star-Ledger April 15, 1994 https://www.nytimes.com/1994/04/15/nyregion/suit-seeks-to-halt-newark-schools-takeover.html 2014-03-05Leonard David http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2014-02-27/why-arent-chris-christie-mark-zuckerberg-and-cory-booker-defending-newarks-school-chief Why Aren't Chris Christie, Mark Zuckerberg, and Cory Booker Defending Newark's School Chief? Businessweek 2014-02-27 2014-05-02 https://web.archive.org/web/20140310193153/http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2014-02-27/why-arent-chris-christie-mark-zuckerberg-and-cory-booker-defending-newarks-school-chief 2014-03-10 Newark Public Schools are underfunded. STATE-OPERATED NEWARK SCHOOLS FACE STAGGERING $57 MILLION BUDGET DEFICIT Education Law Center April 4, 2013 http://www.edlawcenter.org/news/archives/school-funding/state-operated-newark-schools-face-staggering-$57-million-budget-deficit.html 2014-02-01 A new reorganization plan called One Newark spearheaded by state-appointed Newark Schools Superintendent Cami Anderson, would relocate, consolidate or close one quarter of the district's schools that officials say are underutilized. The plan has met with stiff resistance from a large segment of Newark's population, with critics saying there's no evidence it will increase student performance. Editorial No time for nostalgia: Cami Anderson's Newark school reforms should go forward: Editorial The Star-Ledger January 22, 2014 http://blog.nj.com/njv_editorial_page/2014/01/no_time_for_nostalgia_cami_and.html#incart_river_default 2014-01-22 McGlone Peggy Newark school restructuring includes plans to put charters in district buildings The Star-Ledger December 18, 2013 http://www.nj.com/education/2013/12/newark_school_plan_restructure.html 2014-02-01 Mueller Mark Newark schools chief warns of massive teacher layoffs; wants pink slips tied to performance The Star-Ledger February 25, 2014 http://www.nj.com/education/2014/02/newark_schools_chief_warns_of_massive_teacher_layoffs_wants_pink_slips_pegged_to_performance.html#incart_river_default_lay-offs 2014-02-01 McGlone Peggy $100M for Newark school construction waits for approval The Star-Ledger February 12, 2014 http://www.nj.com/education/2014/02/newark_school_construction_funds_must_follow_the_process.html#incart_river_default_rebuilding_funds 2014-02-01 Eidelson Josh Christie's ed reform scandal: Principals suspended after questioning charter scheme "Narcissism," "dictatorial" and "totalitarian" tactics by Christie appointee, Newark councilman charges to Salon Salon February 18, 2014 http://www.salon.com/2014/02/18/christies_ed_reform_scandal_principals_suspended_after_questioning_charter_scheme/ 2014-03-13 The plan would also include teacher lay-offs. Giambusso David Newark mayoral candidate Shavar Jeffries hits superintendent, opponent in rollout of education plan The Star-Ledger February 22, 2014 http://www.nj.com/essex/index.ssf/2014/02/newark_mayoral_candidate_shavar_jeffries_hits_superintendent_opponent_in_rollout_of_education_plan.html#incart_river_default 2014-02-01 While candidates agree with many of the policies being implemented in the program, the disregard for community input and the pace of change has drawn criticism. Leonard Devin Did Mark Zuckerberg Help Elect Newark's New Mayor? Bloomberg Businessweek May 14, 2014 http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2014-05-14/did-mark-zuckerberg-help-elect-newarks-new-mayor https://web.archive.org/web/20140515131754/http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2014-05-14/did-mark-zuckerberg-help-elect-newarks-new-mayor dead May 15, 2014 2014-05-17 Russakoff Dale SCHOOLED Cory Booker, Chris Christie, and Mark Zuckerberg had a plan to reform Newark's schools. They got an education. The New Yorker May 17, 2014 http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2014/05/19/140519fa_fact_russakoff?currentPage=all 2014-05-17 "Facebook money" In 2010, Mark Zuckerberg, founder of Facebook donated $100 million of his personal fortune to the Newark school system.https://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/23/education/23newark.html?_r=0 Facebook Founder to Donate $100 Million to Help Remake Newark's Schools Richard Pérez-Peña The New York Times September 22, 2010 Richard Pérez-PeñaThe Oprah Winfrey Show, September 24, 2010 Release of the funds required matching funds, which was mostly raised through the Foundation for Newark's Future and has largely been spent though funds remain. Mooney John EXPLAINER: WHAT'S BECOME OF ZUCKERBERG'S $100M GIFT TO NEWARK SCHOOLS NJSpotlight October 22, 2013 http://www.njspotlight.com/stories/13/10/22/explainer-mark-zuckerberg-s-100-million-gift-to-newark-schools-and-the-foundation-for-newark-s-future/ 2014-04-15 Severns Maggie Whatever Happened to the $100 Million Mark Zuckerberg Gave to Newark Schools? Mother Jones March 28, 2013 https://www.motherjones.com/mojo/2013/03/zuckerberg-advocacy-group-100-million-donation-newark-schools 2014-04-15 The foundation was short-term philanthropic "shot in the arm", By 2015, FNF and its partners will have spent $200 million. Public safety and police department March 2010 marked the first calendar month in more than 40 years in which the city did not record a homicide. Queally James Newark records first homicide-free month in more than 40 years The Star-Ledger April 1, 2010 http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2010/04/no_homocides_in_newark_for_one.html 2013-12-16 of which there was a total recorded 90 homicides. Crime in the United States by Metropolitan Statistical Area, 2010 Crime 2010 Federal Bureau of Investigation https://www.fbi.gov/about-us/cjis/ucr/crime-in-the-u.s/2010/crime-in-the-u.s.-2010/tables/table-6 2013-12-15 In that year, the Newark Police Department laid-off 162 officers due to budgetary cuts.Eustachewich, Lia. Newark Releases 2011 Crime Statistics, Newark Patch. January 26, 2012. Accessed May 3, 2012. 13% of its police force. According to Federal Bureau of Investigation report there were recorded 94 homicides in 2011 and 95 in 2012. Table 4 January to December 2011-2012 Offenses Reported to Law Enforcement by State by City 100,000 and over in population Crime 2012 • January–December 2012 Preliminary Annual Uniform Crime Report in the United States 2012 Federal Bureau of Investigation https://www.fbi.gov/about-us/cjis/ucr/crime-in-the-u.s/2012/preliminary-annual-uniform-crime-report-january-december-2012/tables/table-4-cuts/table_4_offenses_reported_to_law_enforcement_by_state_montana_through_ohio_2012.xls 2013-12-12 In a period ending September 6, 2013 the city saw 10 murders in 10 days, a statistic largely attributed to the reduction of the police force. Samaha Albert Newark's 10 Day Stretch of 10 Homicides Reflects Drop in Cop Numbers The Village Voice September 6, 2013 http://blogs.villagevoice.com/runninscared/2013/09/newark_10_homicides_10_days.php 2013-12-18 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20131217013434/http://blogs.villagevoice.com/runninscared/2013/09/newark_10_homicides_10_days.php December 17, 2013 Queally James David Gaimbusso Ten days, 10 dead: Shooting deaths plague Newark The Star-Ledger September 5, 2013 http://www.nj.com/essex/index.ssf/2013/09/nine_days_nine_dead_shooting_deaths_plague_newark.html 2013-12-18 As of December 27 the murder rate was over 100, the first time it had reached that number in seven years. Johnson Anthony Newark murders hit triple digits ABC News December 27, 2013 https://abc7ny.com/archive/9374085/ 2013-12-29 https://web.archive.org/web/20131231000443/http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/story?section=news%2Flocal%2Fnew_jersey&id=9374085 December 31, 2013 live The 2013 homicide rate total totalled 111, the highest tally since 1990. Queally James N.J. homicides soared to seven-year high in 2013 after surges in Newark, Trenton The Star-Ledger January 1, 2014 http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2014/01/nj_homicides_soared_to_six-year_high_in_2013_after_surges_in_newark_trenton.html#incart_m-rpt-2 2013-12-22 In September 2010, the American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey filed a petition with the Department of Justice in response to recurring complaints of police brutality and abuse. Perez-Pena Richard U.S. Intervention Sought for Newark Police Abuses The New York Times September 8, 2010 https://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/09/nyregion/09newark.html?_r=0 2014-02-28"In the Matter of a Petition for an Investigation into the Newark, New Jersey Police Department by the United States Department of Justice Pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 14141". ACLU-NJ. November 15, 2010. In February 2014 it was reported that pending a consent agreement the department would come under the oversight of a federal monitor. Queally Jamres Newark police to be monitored by federal watchdog, sources say The Star-Ledger February 9, 2014 http://www.nj.com/essex/index.ssf/2014/02/justice_department_will_place_federal_monitor_over_newark_police_sources_say.html#incart_m-rpt-1 2014-02-09 Giambusso David Newark Police Director to retire, chief is named acting director The Star-Ledger February 7, 2014 http://www.nj.com/essex/index.ssf/2014/02/newark_police_director_retires_chief_is_named_acting_director.html#incart_m-rpt-1 2014-02-09 Newark's acting police chief makes first public appearance The Star-Ledger August 9, 2011 http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2011/08/newark_swears_in_first_female.html 2014-02-09 Newark Watershed The Newark Watershed comprises 35,000 acres of reservoirs and water treatment systems for more than 500,000 customers in northern New Jersey including Newark and neighboring Belleville, Elizabeth, Bloomfield and Nutley. It is considered one of the city's greatest assets. A New Jersey State Comptroller report issued in February 2014 revealed irregularities and corruption within the Newark Watershed and Development Corporation, which is the process of being dismantled after being taken over the city. Feed RSS Newark Watershed:A timeline of Troubles New Jersey News February 19, 2014 http://new-jersey.icito.com/newark-watershed-a-timeline-of-troubles/ 2014-03-04Giambusso David Watershed director took Newark for millions, comptroller says The Star-Ledger February 20, 2014 http://www.nj.com/essex/index.ssf/2014/02/comptroller_newark_watershed_director_took_care_of_herself_and_her_friends_at_expense_of_taxpayers.html#incart_m-rpt-1 2014-02-28 Giambusso David Newark, state leaders call for criminal investigation of Newark watershed The Star-Ledger February 20, 2014 http://www.nj.com/essex/index.ssf/2014/02/newark_state_leaders_call_for_criminal_investigation_of_newark_watershed.html#incart_river 2014-02-28 Giambusso David Newark watershed's lucrative payouts were no secret, contractor says The Star-Ledger February 23, 2014 http://www.nj.com/essex/index.ssf/2014/02/newark_watersheds_lucrative_payouts_were_no_secret_contractor_says.html#incart_river_default 2014-02-28 Giambusso David Newark Watershed dissolves, leaving city to manage water for 500,000 customers The Star-Ledger March 26, 2013 http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2013/03/newark_watershed_dissolves_lea.html 2014-02-28 Giambusso David Newark Superior Court judge to decide fate of city watershed agency The Star-Ledger February 28, 2014 http://www.nj.com/essex/index.ssf/2014/02/newark_superior_court_judge_to_decide_fate_of_city_watershed_agency.html 2014-02-28Nonprofit agency in charge of Newark water votes to separate from city David Giambusso/The Star-Ledger | September 14, 2012http://www.nj.com/essex/index.ssf/2014/03/judge_to_determine_if_newark_should_keep_funding_flagging_watershed.html Judge to determine if Newark should keep funding flagging watershed NJ.com 2014-03-02 2014-05-02 Both candidates called for a forensic audit of the agency.nj.com, 2014/03. In March 2014, State Senators Sam Thompson and Ron Rice launched an online petition to urge an investigation into the Newark Watershed. Giambusso David State Senators start petition to investigate Newark Watershed The Star-Ledger March 14, 2014 http://www.nj.com/essex/index.ssf/2014/03/state_senators_start_petition_to_investigate_newark_watershed.html 2014-03-14 Neighborhood vs. Downtown development Two major projects, the New Jersey Performing Arts Center and the Prudential Center were built during the James-era. During his mayoralty, many of the city's high-rise housing projects were vacated and replaced with low-rise, mixed-income, mixed use and developments. Giambusso David Darrin Sharif announces run for mayor of Newark The Star-Ledger August 16, 2013 http://www.nj.com/essex/index.ssf/2013/08/darrin_sharif_announces_run_for_mayor_of_newark.html 2013-11-26 Much of the economic development in Newark and a large stake of its business community operates in Sharif's ward, but its residential neighborhoods are among the most troubled. Booker's mayoralty and personal celebrity drew much media attention to Newark. While he enjoyed high ratings from city residents his legacy has received mixed reviews. While during his tenure there had been millions of dollars of investment in Downtown development, with many projects still to come on line,http://www.ci.newark.nj.us/userimages/downloads/Econ%20Development%20Brochure.pdf ci.newark.nj.us 2014-03-22 https://web.archive.org/web/20140502221738/http://www.ci.newark.nj.us/userimages/downloads/Econ%20Development%20Brochure.pdf 2014-05-02 dead there is persistent underemployment and high murder rates in many of the city's neighborhoods. Giambusso David Cory Booker's legacy in Newark under spotlight as he looks to Senate The Star-Ledger October 6, 2013 http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/10/cory_bookers_legacy_in_newark_under_spotlight_as_he_looks_to_senate.html 2013-12-05 Zernike Kate Promise vs. Reality in Newark on Mayor's Watch The New York Times December 13, 2012 https://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/14/nyregion/promise-vs-reality-in-newark-as-mayor-eyes-higher-office.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0 2013-12-05 Zezma Katie Bound for DC, Booker leaves mixed legacy in Newark The Trentonian October 18, 2013 http://www.trentonian.com/general-news/20131018/bound-for-dc-booker-leaves-mixed-legacy-in-newark 2013-12-03 W R When Cory's gone Democracy in America The Economist August 14, 2013 https://www.economist.com/blogs/democracyinamerica/2013/08/newark 2013-12-05 Bradley Bill Is Cory Booker really the people's choice? Next City September 12, 2013 http://nextcity.org/equityfactor/entry/is-cory-booker-really-the-peoples-choice 2013-12-07 Rose Joel Cory Booker Super mayor or self-promoter? NPR August 6, 2013 https://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2013/08/06/209576092/cory-booker-super-mayor-or-self-promoter 2013-12-07 "Food desert" A food desert is a neighborhood where there is a shortage of places to buy food. Staff Stranded in 'food deserts,' hundreds of thousands of N.J. residents lack access to healthy, fresh food The Star-Ledger Staff August 8, 2011 http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2011/08/stranded_in_food_deserts_hundr.html 2014-02-10 Despite the closure of a new supermarket one year after its opening, Carter Barry Quick checkout: Touted Newark supermarket closes after only 1 year The Star-Ledger February 10, 2014 http://blog.nj.com/njv_barry_carter/2014/02/newark_supermarket_closes_afte.html#incart_m-rpt-1 2014-02-10 several have opened or are planned to open in the city. Newark to open first supermarket in decades Associated Press February 27, 2012 http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2012/02/newark_to_open_first_supermark.html 2014-02-10 Sciarrino Robert Booker and Christie bond over groundbreaking of Newark ShopRite The Star-Ledger October 17, 2013 http://www.nj.com/essex/index.ssf/2013/10/booker_and_christie_bond_over_groundbreaking_of_newark_shop-rite.html 2014-02-10 Webster Elnardo Newark growing from food desert to oasis: Opinion The Star-Ledger December 13, 2013 http://blog.nj.com/njv_guest_blog/2013/12/newark_growing_from_food_deser.html 2014-02-10 Giambusso David Newark mayor's race: Baraka, Jeffries hold dueling events at city supermarkets The Star-Ledger February 6, 2014 http://www.nj.com/essex/index.ssf/2014/02/newark_mayors_race_baraka_jeffries_hold_dueling_events_at_city_supermarkets.html 2014-02-10 Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror RasBaraka ShavarJeffries UndecidedGlobal Strategy GroupGlobal Strategy Group May 5, 2014 ? ± 4% 38% 34% 28%Global Strategy GroupGlobal Strategy Group April 23–28, 2014 501 ± 4.4% 42% 30% 28%Benenson Strategy GroupBenenson Strategy Group April 2014 450 ± 4.6% 51% 28% 21%Global Strategy Group January 2014 ? ± ? 52% 18% 30% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror RasBaraka ShavarJeffries AnibalRamos Jr. Ron C.Rice UndecidedGlobal Strategy GroupGlobal Strategy Group October 7–11, 2012 401 ± 4.9% 27% 2% 23% 28% 18% background:#cff Hypothetical polling border:solid 1px silver; padding:8px; background:var(--background-color-base); color:var(--color-base); Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror CoryBooker RasBakara UndecidedGlobal Strategy Group October 7–11, 2012 401 ± 4.9% 51% 33% 15% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror CoryBooker AnibalRamos Jr. UndecidedGlobal Strategy Group October 7–11, 2012 401 ± 4.9% 60% 23% 17% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror CoryBooker Ron C.Rice UndecidedGlobal Strategy Group October 7–11, 2012 401 ± 4.9% 54% 33% 13% Results 2014 Newark mayoral election2014 Non-Partisan Municipal Election http://www.essexclerk.com/Election/View/51 Essex County, NJ 18 April 2016 Ras J. Baraka Nonpartisan candidate 24,358 54.06 Shavar D. Jeffries Nonpartisan candidate 20,593 45.70 Write-in Write-in candidate 106 0.24 45,057 100.00 See also Mayors of Newark, New Jersey Municipal Council of Newark Street Fight (film) Brick City (TV series) 2018 Newark mayoral election References External links Perry Ravi K Gillespie Andra Beyond Booker: Assessing the Prospect of Black and Latino Mayoral Candidates in Newark, New Jersey 21st Century Urban Race Politics: Representing Minorities As Universal Interests Emerald Group Publishing 2013 https://books.google.com/books?id=hHvvH6bd7-YC&q=Beyond+Booker%3A+Assesing+the+Prospects+of++Black+and+Latino+Mayoral+Contenders+in+Newark%2C+New+Jersey&pg=PA33 9781781901847 Mooney John WOULD-BE SUCCESSORS TO CORY BOOKER OFFER VIEWS ON NEWARK'S SCHOOLS NJ Spotlight October 25, 2013 http://www.njspotlight.com/stories/13/10/25/would-be-successors-to-cory-booker-offer-views-on-newark-s-schools/ Greenblatt Alan After Cory Booker, Newark Takes A New Turn It's All Politics National Public Radio May 15, 2014 https://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2014/05/15/312512189/after-cory-booker-newark-takes-a-new-turn Owen Petrie Brick City Live (March 17, 2014) Opinion: Black like...? In a largely black city, the mayor’s race is being cast along very blurred racial lines Newark mayoral election Ballotpedia Sahm Charles Upton The Leak of a Mysterious Video Could Change the Outcome of Newark's Mayor's Race The Daily Beast May 5, 2014 http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2014/05/05/the-leak-of-a-mysterious-video-could-change-the-outcome-of-newark-s-mayor-s-race.html Editorial Shavar Jeffries for Newark mayor: Editorial The Star-Ledger May 8, 2014 http://www.nj.com/opinion/index.ssf/2014/05/shavar_jeffries_for_newark_mayor_editorial.html#incart_m-rpt-1 Seidman Andrew Newark is not the only prize Philadelphia Inquirer May 6, 2014 http://articles.philly.com/2014-05-06/news/49636896_1_cory-booker-norcross-school-board-president https://web.archive.org/web/20140513011717/http://articles.philly.com/2014-05-06/news/49636896_1_cory-booker-norcross-school-board-president dead May 13, 2014 Trosk Shavar Jeffries for Mayor of Newark Daily Kos May 9, 2014 http://www.dailykos.com/story/2014/05/09/1298227/-Shavar-Jeffries-for-Mayor-of-Newark# Meet The Democratic Candidates for Newark Mayor WNYC May 9, 2014 https://www.wnyc.org/people/shavar-jeffries/ Sherman Ted Naomi Nix Newark's race for mayor: Baraka and Jeffries at the end of old-school battle with new cash The Star-Ledger May 11, 2014 http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2014/05/newark_mayors_race_enters_final_days_as_baraka_and_jeffries_battle_in_high_stakes_race.html#incart_m-rpt-1 Powell Michael As Newark Fights Many Woes, Mayoral Candidates Take Jabs at Each Other The New York Times May 12, 2014 https://www.nytimes.com/2014/05/13/nyregion/in-newark-where-crime-is-one-of-many-foes-a-punchy-race-for-mayor.html?_r=0 Dawsey Josh Voting Underway for Next Newark Mayor Shavar Jeffries and Ras Baraka Cast Their Ballots The Wall Street Journal May 13, 2014 https://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304081804579559952995511882?mg=reno64-wsj&url=http%3A%2F%2Fonline.wsj.com%2Farticle%2FSB10001424052702304081804579559952995511882.html Municipal Election - Unofficial Results Office of the City Clerk, Robert P. Marasco May 13, 2014 http://www.newarkelection2014.com/pdf/Summary_Report.pdf May 17, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140514175535/http://www.newarkelection2014.com/pdf/Summary_Report.pdf May 14, 2014 dead mdy-all Russakoff Dale Ras Baraka's Newark Victory The New Yorker May 14, 2014 http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/newsdesk/2014/05/ras-barakas-newark-victory.html Ras Baraka declares victory in race to succeed Cory Booker as Newark mayor The Guardian May 14, 2014 https://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/may/14/ras-baraka-declares-victory-newark-mayoral-race Dawsey Josh Ras Baraka Is Elected Mayor of Newark The Wall Street Journal May 13, 2014 https://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304081804579559952995511882?mg=reno64-wsj&url=http%3A%2F%2Fonline.wsj.com%2Farticle%2FSB10001424052702304081804579559952995511882.html Philadelphia Inquirer Baraka declares Newark win; Trenton eyes runoff McDonald Soraya Nadia Ras Baraka, son of Amiri Baraka, elected mayor of Newark The Washington Post May 14, 2014 https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2014/05/14/ras-baraka-son-of-amiri-baraka-elected-mayor-of-newark/ Blumenthal Max Street Fight 2014 The Real News May 16, 2014 http://therealnews.com/t2/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=767&Itemid=74&jumival=11870 Street Fight 2.0 The Economist May 18, 2014 https://www.economist.com/blogs/democracyinamerica/2014/05/newark-s-new-mayor Category:May 2014 in the United States 2014 Category:2014 United States mayoral elections Newark Category:2010s in Newark, New Jersey