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24-Year-Old Ousts Mayor After Massive Factory Fire Fallout

Voters in a New Jersey township handed control of town hall to a 24-year-old political newcomer just days after outrage erupted over the local government’s handling of a massive industrial fire. According to the New York Post, Frank Vélez defeated longtime Belleville Mayor Michael Melham in Tuesday night’s election, ending Melham’s eight-year run leading the blue-collar community. Vélez, who currently serves on the township council, secured vict…

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Independent Journal Review broke the news on Friday, May 15, 2026.
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