McIver endorses a successor in Newark's Central Ward

It’s been a long year for Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-Newark), who won a special election to replace the late Rep. Donald Payne Jr. (D-Newark) last September, settled into Washington right as Donald Trump took power, and now faces controversial federal assault charges – but the seat she once held on the Newark Municipal Council still has yet to be filled.

That will at last change this November, when six candidates will compete in a nonpartisan election to represent Newark’s Central Ward. Today, McIver announced which of those six she’d like to see succeed her: Amina Bey, a community advocate with a long history in nonprofit and government work.

“Amina Bey is committed to making life better in Newark,” McIver said in a statement. “Serving the Central Ward taught me what it means to show up and fight for your neighbors; I know Amina is the kind of effective leader that can and will continue this work. I am proud to stand shoulder to shoulder with her and am hopeful for the opportunity to collaborate with her as I continue to work to serve NJ-10.”

Bey is also, importantly, an ally of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, McIver’s political mentor; Baraka officially endorsed Bey earlier this month. Another Bey supporter is Assemblywoman Shanique Speight (D-Newark), who represents most of the Central Ward in the state legislature.


https://newjerseyglobe.com/local/mciver-endorses-a-successor-in-newarks-central-ward/