The council presidency of the Paterson City Council hangs in the balance on Tuesday as Council President Maritza Davila looks to hold together a configuration of support that will enable her to retain the local legislative seat of power.

Davila has been aggressively focused on COVID-19 crisis response, routinely clashing with Paterson Health Director Paul Persaud.

But there’s also an ongoing election.

Everything is political.

In key batlegrounds her side is pulling for Jackson (Ward 1), Khalique (2) and Méndez (3).

For the record, she has only endorsed in 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6.

Those forces aligned with Mayor Andre Sayegh prefer Redmon (1), Aktaruzzaman (2) and McKoy (3).

McKoy – who himself ran for council president in past years – backed Davila for the council presidency but figures to go elsewhere if he wins again.

Three more ward seats appear safe for incumbents Cotton (4) Velez (5) and Abdelaziz (6).

What happens in the battlegrounds could determine the council presidency come reorganization.

“I haven’t considered it as of yet,” said At-Large Councilwoman Lilisa Mimms. Her name is on the street as a potential challenger to Davila. “It’s really not about the presidency; it’s about moving the city forward.”