Paterson City Council – At Large
Paterson, NJ
Current Incumbent
Paula Alford
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
Part Time
Number of Seats
3
About this position
The City Legislature is the municipality's governing body, responsible for voting on ordinances and policies, and often is in charge of hiring a city manager.
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).