Demonstrates Widening Support in Newark’s Latino Community

NEWARK, NJ – May 7, 2014 – Demonstrating widening support in Newark’s Latino community, mayoral candidate Shavar Jeffries today received the endorsement of Essex County Freeholder Rolando Bobadilla.

 Jeffries Kicks Off #Honorthymother Campaign

NEWARK, NJ – May 5, 2014 – Actress, director, producer and activist Eva Longoria endorsed mayoral candidate Shavar Jeffries today during the kick off of his #honorthymother campaign, a weeklong series of events culminating with a Mother’s Day event reminding people to honor their mothers by working for a better Newark.

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Cites Failure to Deliver Promised Economic Stimulus Plan

NEWARK, NJ – April 29, 2014 – South Ward Council candidate Brian Logan today criticized South Ward Councilman Ras Baraka for failing to deliver a South Ward “economic stimulus plan” that he promised when he ran for election in 2010.

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Biographical ad promotes "Family"

April 17, 2014 - Newark, NJ – The campaign for Shavar Jeffries for Mayor announced that their first television commercial will begin airing today.

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Joint Council represents 15 affiliated locals and more than 41,000 workers

Tuesday, April 15, 2014 - Newark, NJ – Teamsters Joint Council 73 endorsed Shavar Jeffries for mayor of Newark last Friday.

Monday, April 7, 2014 - Newark, NJ – The Rev. Ronald Christian, the Rev. Ronald Slaughter, and other faith-based leaders unequivocally proclaimed their support for Shavar Jeffries for mayor of Newark.

As the former chair of the Newark Public Schools Advisory Board and, more importantly, the father of two Newark school children, I am troubled by Superintendent Cami Anderson's decision this week to not attend the scheduled Newark Public Schools Advisory Board meeting and her conclusion to overturn the longstanding "first in, last out" rules governing teacher layoffs. These actions are yet more examples of the blatant disrespect Ms. Anderson exhibits towards our citizens.

Tuesday, February 25, 2014 - Newark, NJ – Today, four Democratic ward chairpersons endorsed former Assistant Attorney General Shavar Jeffries for mayor of Newark.

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WILLIAM PAYNE JOINS SHAVAR JEFFRIES FOR MAYOR AS CAMPAIGN CO-CHAIRMAN

Monday, February 24, 2014 - Newark, NJ – The mayoral campaign for former Assistant Attorney General Shavar Jeffries today announced that Essex County deputy chief of staff and former New Jersey Assemblyman William D. Payne endorsed Shavar Jeffries for mayor of Newark and has agreed to serve as campaign co-chairperson.

Throws Support to Shavar Jeffries and Announces He Is Running for Reelection for a Third Term in the North Ward

NEWARK, NJ – Feb. 12, 2014 – Councilman Anibal Ramos announced today that he is withdrawing from the Newark mayoral race and instead will run for reelection for a third term to the City Council in the North Ward.

“This is the most difficult decision that I've had to make in my political career because serving all residents as mayor of this great city where I was born and raised has always been my dream,” Ramos said.