Local PAC endorses candidates for mayor, city council

Praises understanding of the role of a strong union in city’s schools

PATERSON-   The Professionals for Effective Action Political Committee, the independent political action committee of the Paterson Education Association (PEA), announced its endorsements for the office of mayor and the three open council at-large seats. After hosting a thorough screening process, the five-member committee, comprised of individuals from various positions, schools, and departments in the Paterson school district, voted to endorse the following candidates:

For mayor, incumbent Andre Sayegh, a former school board member, who has served on the council for 10 years before being elected to mayor in 2018.

For the three council at-large seats, incumbents Councilwoman Maritza Davila, the assistant director of

admissions/DSO at the Passaic County Community College and current Paterson City Council president; Councilwoman Lilisa Mimms, a former school board member who earned broad stakeholder support during her tenure for taking a stand on issues that support public schools and their students; and Md Forid Uddin, a current English as a second language (ESL) teacher at John F. Kennedy High School in Paterson.

All potential candidates were invited to participate, but it was the ones who understood the valuable role a strong union plays that made an impact on the committee.

“The Paterson Education Association is proud to endorse these candidates,” declared PEA President John McEntee. “Each expressed a desire to support and collaborate with the PEA as we continue to advocate for nothing less than the best for Paterson’s students. Our association and its members look forward to partnering with each of them for the betterment of the Paterson community.”

Elections for these offices will be held on Tuesday, May 10.