Chaim Munk Archives - New Jersey Globe

Lora-backed slate wins easily in Passaic

May 9, 2023 9:07 pmMay 10, 2023 2:54 am

Passaic Council President Gary Schaer – who is also a prominent member of the New Jersey State Assembly – has easily won re-election to another term on the Passaic City Council, as have his three running mates: Councilwoman Thania Melo,...

A look at New Jersey’s 2023 May municipal elections

May 5, 2023 5:21 pmMay 8, 2023 12:45 pm

New Jersey’s third-most important Election Day is nearly here. The top spots, of course, go to the state’s June primary and November general elections. But next week’s May 9 local elections will still be consequential for the future of more...

Passaic incumbents win easily

May 15, 2019 12:49 amMay 15, 2019 12:54 am

Four incumbents coasted to re-election in the city of Passaic in Tuesday’s non-partisan municipal election. Thania Melo was the top vote-getter with 2,012 votes, followed by Salim Patel (1,954), Gary Schaer (1,942) and Chaim Munk (1,923). They defeated perennial candidate...