Paterson City Council – Ward 5
Ward 5, Paterson, NJ
City
Nonpartisan
Current Incumbent
Luis Velez
Nonpartisan
In office since May 2024
Next Election
May 9, 2028
Filing Window
Jan 1, 2028 - Mar 6, 2028
Term Length
4 years
Position Type
Part Time
Salary
$42,213 / year
Number of Seats
1
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
- Must be 18 years of age, a resident of the city for at least 1 year and a U.S. Citizen
Filing information
Elections office
155 Market Street Paterson, NJ 07505
Phone: 973-321-1600
Fee & signature requirements
No filing free. Petition Signature requirements: 1% of the registered voters of the district but in no event less than 25 signatures.
Filing instructions
Submit paperwork to the municipal clerk's office (for party candidates); submit paperwork to the county clerk's office (for independent candidates).