Peter Eagler News Today

Clifton residents flooded the council chambers Tuesday to support City Councilman Ray Grabowskis bid to become the citys first new mayor since 1990.

Clifton tradition calls for the highest vote-getter in the council race to be appointed mayor. That may not be the case this year if rumors are true.

In any given Clifton City Council race, theres always a battle royal feel. The terms arent staggered and all seats are up for grabs.

Councilman Peter Eagler returned in person to the City Council meeting for first time in 18 months.

An effort is underway to change the way Cliftons mayor is elected from the current system established 88 years ago, to a more direct method.

Clifton Mayor James Anzaldi has spent more than half of his life in local government, but his decision not to seek re-election means New Jersey’s

On Monday, the ballot selections were randomly determined on whom got what ballot spot for the upcoming Clifton non-partisan City Council elections.

Five sitting Clifton council members filed for reelection and will face 13 challengers, in a city struggling with flooding and overcrowding issues.