Clifton NJ mayor race: Council bucks tradition, may not appoint winner
Clifton residents flooded the council chambers Tuesday to support City Councilman Ray Grabowski's bid to become the city's first new mayor since 1990.
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Clifton residents flooded the council chambers Tuesday to support City Councilman Ray Grabowski's bid to become the city's 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, there's always a battle royal feel. The terms aren't 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 Clifton's mayor is elected from the current system established 88 years ago, to a more direct method.