Paterson City Council Honors Veterans with Street Renaming
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Meeting Type:
City Council
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Meeting Date:
05/21/2024
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Recording Published:
05/21/2024
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Duration:
16 Minutes
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State:
New Jersey
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County:
Passaic County
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Towns:
Paterson
- Meeting Overview:
In a recent special meeting of the Paterson City Council, members unanimously passed a resolution to rename a portion of Main Street to “Veterans Way” in honor of military service members. The resolution, initially put forward by a Council member and co-sponsored by the remaining council members, is a tribute to veterans and will involve collaboration with the Patterson veterans Council and the P County veterans office. The designated section spans from Market Street to Broadway. During the session, the council members expressed their support for the resolution, highlighting personal connections to veterans and the importance of honoring their service.
Following the resolution’s passage, discussions touched on election results and voter turnout. A council member emphasized the importance of voting, noting the low turnout in the recent elections and the need for community engagement. Another member reflected on the election outcomes, expressing gratitude for reelection and emphasizing the necessity of working together moving forward.
André Sayegh
City Council Officials:
Michael Jackson, Shahin Khalique, Alex Mendez (Council President), Ruby Cotton, Luis Velez (Council Vice President), Alaa “Al” Abdelaziz, Maritza Davila (Councilwoman At-Large), Dr. Lilisa Mimms (Councilwoman At-Large), MD Forid Uddin (Councilman At-Large)
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Meeting Type:
City Council
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Meeting Date:
05/21/2024
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Recording Published:
05/21/2024
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Duration:
16 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Routine
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State:
New Jersey
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County:
Passaic County
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Towns:
Paterson
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