Sharpe James, longest-serving mayor of Newark, dies at age 89

NJ Gubernatorial Hopeful Says Former Newark Mayor Convicted of Fraud ‘Helped Define Me, My Values’

New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Ras Baraka (D.) said Sharpe James (D.)—a former Newark mayor who served jail time for using his power and influence to defraud residents—helped shape his values.The post NJ Gubernatorial Hopeful Says Former Newark Mayor Convicted of Fraud ‘Helped Define Me, My Values’ appeared first on .

City of Scott closed Tuesday morning to honor longtime Mayor Hazel Myers

SCOTT, La. (KLFY) -- City offices in Scott are closed this morning to honor longtime Mayor Hazel Myers, who died May 10 at the age of 89. Myers served as Mayor of Scott for 22 years, from 1988-2010. The city office will be closed from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. to allow workers to attend her funeral services, according to a post on the city's Facebook page. "Today, our community mourns the loss of a true pioneer, trailblazer, and beloved leader —former Mayor…

Sharpe James, Newark's longest-serving mayor, dies at age 89

James served a record five terms, 20 years, as mayor before he was convicted of corruption and sentenced to 27 months in prison.

Ex-NJ mayor convicted in corruption probe dies

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Sharpe James, the charismatic longest-serving mayor of Newark whose political accomplishments were marred by a corruption conviction, has died. He was 89. James died Sunday evening, according to his son, John Sharpe James, a former Newark City Council member. After entering politics, James never lost an election. The Democrat was first elected to public office in 1970, winning a Newark City Council seat. He won the mayor’s se…

Former longtime Newark mayor Sharpe James dies at 89

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Sharpe James, the charismatic longest-serving mayor of Newark whose political accomplishments were marred by a corruption conviction, has died. He was 89.James died Sunday evening, according to his son, John Sharpe James, a former Newark City Council member.After entering politics, James never lost an election. The Democrat was first elected to public office in 1970, winning a Newark City Council seat. He won the mayor’s seat…

Former longtime New Jersey mayor who was convicted in corruption probe dies at 89

Sharpe James, the former longtime mayor of Newark, New Jersey, has died. He was 89. The charismatic mayor oversaw efforts to attract development to the Newark's downtown, but his political accomplishments were marred by a corruption conviction. His son, John…