William Martini Archives - New Jersey Globe

With petitions rejected, James must now convince judge that 2008 court order is invalid

March 4, 2022 1:45 pmMarch 4, 2022 5:45 pm

Newark officials are trying to stop Sharpe James from running for city council this year, perhaps because they think he can win. The 85-year-old James, who served on the city council from 1970 to 1986, as mayor of the state’s...

Sharpe James will need a judge to ok his return to public office

March 2, 2022 1:50 pm

Former Newark Mayor Sharpe James is probably headed to court after the city clerk refused to accept his petitions to seek an at-large Newark City Council seat. City Clerk Kenneth Louis cited a 2008 court order that permanently barred James...