Paterson City Mayor
Paterson, NJ
Current Incumbent
André Sayegh
Nonpartisan
In office since May 2026
Next Election
May 14, 2030
Filing Window
Jan 1, 2030 - Mar 11, 2030
Term Length
4 years
Position Type
Full Time
Salary
$119,000 per year
Number of Seats
1
About this position
The Mayor is the chief executive officer of the municipality. They often preside over council meetings and may have the power to hire and fire heads of municipal departments.
Eligibility requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must be a resident of the district
- Candidates must be at least 18 years old, be a citizen, and have lived in the municipality for at least 1 year.
Filing information
Elections office
155 Market Street Paterson, NJ 07505
Phone: 973-321-1600
Fee & signature requirements
All candidates must file a petition with the municipal clerk by 4:00pm on the filing deadling. Number of signatures needed is equal to 5% of the total votes cast by political party on the last Primary Election of General Assembly (2% for independents).
Filing instructions
Submit paperwork to the municipal clerk's office (for party candidates); submit paperwork to the county clerk's office (for independent candidates).