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Clifton
Elections

Council candidacy

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At a glance

Public comments
5
Last 30 days
4

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 20, 2026.

Public comments (10)

SupportiveTefari AndersonOct 20, 2026

Candidate pledged a DOGE-style financial audit dashboard, backed law enforcement, and defended the council against criticism.

City Council - Oct 20, 2026 · 3:43:01 →
NeutralRaj RanaOct 20, 2026

Candidate called for an end to nastiness and personal attacks and urged unity after the election.

City Council - Oct 20, 2026 · 3:23:54 →
NeutralMatt WardOct 20, 2026

Former councilman urged candidates to put their names to online attacks, asked whether Clifton is better off than four years ago, and warned about next year's revaluation and budget.

City Council - Oct 20, 2026 · 3:33:52 →
OpposedRichard MejiaOct 20, 2026

Candidate said he's not asking for votes but urging turnout, criticized smirks during tearful testimony, and highlighted affordability as the real issue.

City Council - Oct 20, 2026 · 3:39:15 →
MixedAsad MushtabaOct 20, 2026

Clinic owner and council candidate responded to electioneering claims by noting his free health screenings have run for years, and addressed the ICE operation saying families deserve dignity and due process while he still believes in secure borders.

City Council - Oct 20, 2026 · 3:13:09 →
NeutralTom WhittlesOct 20, 2026

Candidate said the city needs serious leadership and that the next council must hit the ground running on November 4 reviewing every department.

City Council - Oct 20, 2026 · 3:36:54 →
NeutralTariq AlnatoreOct 20, 2026

Candidate laid out a 100-day action plan for assessing finances, finding savings, and delivering a public progress report.

City Council - Oct 20, 2026 · 3:20:02 →
NeutralRaj RanaSep 1, 2026

Council candidate citing responsible spending, keeping taxes low, and giving residents a voice.

City Council - Sep 1, 2026 · 2:26:01 →
NeutralAssad MujtabaSep 1, 2026

Council candidate emphasizing tax stability, stronger services, and bringing spending and revenue back to Clifton.

City Council - Sep 1, 2026 · 2:30:37 →
NeutralAssad MujtabaMay 5, 2026

Announced his council candidacy and a 'Clifton Voice' resident-input platform; urged managing growth and caution with PILOT programs.

City Council - May 5, 2026 · 2:15:38 →