Speight not interested in becoming Newark Mayor

Assemblywoman Shanique Speight has no interest in becoming Newark’s first woman mayor.

“No way,” Speight said when asked if she had any such aspirations. “Right now, I just take it day-by-day, and I’m just happy I’m in the position that I am now. I’m happy that I’m able to make change by doing what I’m doing now. It’s definitely a blessing to be here.”

The first-term assemblywoman replaced former Assemblywoman Blonnie Watson after she chose not to run for reelection in 2017. Watson was appointed to replace former Assemblywoman Grace Spencer after the latter became a state Superior Court judge.