"Christie, Baraka, DiVincenzo discuss Newark's future. [10] Something went wrong while submitting the form. ", Newark Mayor Weds, Social Media Fills with Congratulations, Shopping and parties? [15], Baraka ran his first campaign for mayor when he was 24 years old, in 1994. Ras Jua Baraka (born April 9, 1970 ) is an American educator, author, and politician who is the 40th and current Mayor of Newark, New Jersey. Baraka was educated in the Newark Public Schools and subsequently earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Howard University in Washington, DC, and a Master of Arts in Education Supervision from St. Peter's University in Jersey City. Campaign financing irregularities accusation, Nix, Naomi (May 20, 2014). [1], Baraka was the principal of Central High School from 2007 until 2013.[1]. [11], Since its inception in 2004 Baraka has participated in the National Political Hip-Hop Convention. ", "Clergy warn Christie: Your Newark school reform is a mess", "No time for nostalgia: Cami Anderson's Newark school reforms should go foward [, "Newark school restructuring includes plans to put charters in district buildings", "Newark schools chief warns of massive teacher layoffs; wants pink slips tied to performance", "$100M for Newark school construction waits for approval", "Christie's ed reform scandal: Principals suspended after questioning charter scheme "Narcissism," "dictatorial" and "totalitarian" tactics by Christie appointee, Newark councilman charges to Salon", "Newark mayoral candidate Shavar Jeffries hits superintendent, opponent in rollout of education plan", "Did Mark Zuckerberg Help Elect Newark's New Mayor? In 2013 through June 30, the city recorded 41 homicides. Mayor Ras Baraka met with Newark youth for a book discussion last month. Baraka was sworn in as the city's 40th mayor at ceremonies at the New Jersey Performing Arts Centeron July 1, 2014, for a four-year term. The Village Board is the governing body of the Village of Newark. He won reelection in the 2018 mayoral race. A surge of violence in the second half of 2013 pushed the homicide total to 111, the most since 1990. NEWARK — Alan L. Nagy is a name Newark voters have seen on their ballots election after election since 1980. Thank you! Mayor Baraka was educated in the Newark Public Schools. Mayor Ras Baraka and Mark Wade, director of Health and Community Wellness, went on WBGO 88.3 FM’s Newark Today last night to advise that residents must stay inside from Nov. 25 to Dec. 4. A New Jersey State Comptroller report issued in February 2014 revealed irregularities and corruption within the Newark Watershed and Development Corporation, which is the process of being dismantled after being taken over by the city. Teams of consultants have suggested numerous management reforms from the top down, but according to Ras Baraka, echoing concerns of many residents, they have ignored the community and the needs of children and wishes of families in the neighborhoods. Newark, NJ – December 1, 2020 – Mayor Ras J. Baraka announced today additional funding for two emergency initiatives to stabilize Newark’s small businesses and renters.The City of Newark will invest $4 million for small businesses and tenants. 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Newark businesses that disobey COVID curfew won't be eligible for grant program: mayor November 27, 2020, 7:09 PM Newark small business owners who disobey the city's coronavirus curfew rules will not be eligible for a new program offering thousands of dollars in financial assistance, Mayor Ras Baraka has warned. The allegation is being investigated by the United States Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights. He was 86. [82] Despite protestations from the city council, in April 2014 a Superior Court judge ruled that the city must continue to fund the agency during the process. His mother, Amina Baraka, is herself a renowned poet. [66], In October 2013 Baraka introduced his program to deal with crime and gang violence in the city, the Ras Baraka Blueprint to Reduce Crime and Violence in Newark[67] It includes "Project Chill", which incorporates elements similar to Boston's Operation Ceasefire and other engagement with gang members and intervention programs. ", "Facebook Founder to Donate $100 Million to Help Remake Newark's Schools", "EXPLAINER: WHAT'S BECOME OF ZUCKERBERG'S $100M GIFT TO NEWARK SCHOOLS", "Whatever Happened to the $100 Million Mark Zuckerberg Gave to Newark Schools? Newark mayor interview on WBGO Baraka said that the stronger measures begin next week on the day before Thanksgiving. NEWARK, N.J. — Newark authorities issued summonses to eight businesses in the first two days of the city’s 10-day “shutdown” to slow the spread of COVID-19, Mayor … [43][44] The foundation was a short-term philanthropic "shot in the arm". Baraka's son Jua Nyamekye Imamu Kofi Baraka was born in 2019[100]. [88] The state's Department of Community Affairs awarded Newark $10 million in transitional aid, which comes with a required oversight memorandum of understanding. Newark Mayor Jeff Hall was born and raised in Newark and is a fourth generation resident of the community. As of September 2014, the state's Local Finance Board, overseen by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, had not taken action. https://www.newark.org/departments/city-council/mayor-alan-l-nagy Ras J. Baraka is the 40th Mayor of the City of Newark. The Village Board is elected by Village residents to not only oversee Village property and finance, but to maintain the safety, health, comfort and welfare of its residents. [12], In 2019 Baraka released the spoken word video What We Want. The Small Business Grant Fund Round 3 and the Rental Housing Assistance Program Round 2 totals $2 million each. [78], The Newark Watershed comprises 35,000 acres of reservoirs and water treatment and supply systems for more than 500,000 customers in northern New Jersey including Newark and neighboring Belleville, Elizabeth, Bloomfield and Nutley. The Honorable Mayor Ras J. Baraka. As part of his commitment to strengthen Newark’s position in the expanded technology space, the City launched LinkNWK (pronounced Link Newark). 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[55][56][57][58][59], Baraka ran for election with a campaign to take back local control of the schools. [32], The mayor of Newark, New Jersey, has released details on a tentative agreement he's reached with Uber to operate in the state's largest city. It comes one day after … In the 2014 local elections four of the municipal council candidates Baraka supported won their races, leading the expectation that the elected body, in which he needs five votes on the nine-member council to get any proposal passed, will be cooperative to his agenda. His preferred candidates who won seats on the council last month include: At-large Councilwoman Mildred C. Crump, and union leader Eddie Osborne in the at-large race and At-large Councilman John Sharpe James in the South Ward race and Gayle Chaneyfield-Jenkins in the Central Ward race. "That's the period that the CDC gives us for people to quarantine themselves, isolate themselves." A rabble-rousing new mayor wants to undo the reforms that Cory Booker, Chris Christie, and Mark Zuckerberg brought to town", "Schooled Cory Booker, Chris Christie, and Mark Zuckerberg had a plan to reform Newark's schools. [89] The state will reduce budgets for the city clerk and expenses for council members as part of the agreement. [5] The 2018 Newark mayoral election took place on May 8, 2018. Official results show that of 44,951 ballots cast, he received 24,358 to Jeffries' 20,593.