The 2nd Ward street clash between the forces of former Councilman Mohammed Akhtaruzzaman and Councilman Shahin Khalique have at least one person praying for a late squiggle through and surprise victory.

That’s Frank Filippelli, who’s also running for a 2nd Ward seat.

Born, raised, and still living on Sherwood Avenue, Filippelli says he has ideas to “create revenue that will help stabilize taxes.” On top of it all, his family notes, “he is a good father and grandfather.” Still, he is a decided long-shot at best in the highly competitive 2nd Ward of Paterson.