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Ras Baraka
Mayor2026-07-01 – 2030-06-30 (start 2026-07-01 and end 2030-06-30 per Legistar term records for the Municipal Council cycle [terms begin July 1 following the May 12, 2026 election; mayor won fourth term per AP]; first elected 2014)
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Top issues during term (2)(General)
medium↓Sep 2026[2]
community grocery stores opening
It means less money and time spent traveling for groceries, and more food spending can stay in Newark neighborhoods.
high↓Aug 2026[2]
federal lawsuit against City of Newark
Taxpayers could end up covering legal bills and any changes ordered by the court, though the exact price tag isn’t clear yet.
Decisions during term (0)
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In the news (7)
PatchJul 2, 2026
Baraka Sworn In As Newark Mayor For 4th Time; City Council Elects President
ABC7 New YorkMay 30, 2026
Delaney Hall protests: Newark Mayor Ras Baraka orders mandatory curfew for half mile surrounding facility
PatchMay 14, 2026
Newark Election Update: Baraka Wins, Council Runoff In The South Ward
New Jersey GlobeMay 14, 2026
Baraka: Newark is doing its part on homelessness. The rest of New Jersey must do theirs
New Jersey GlobeMay 13, 2026
Baraka wins fourth term as Newark mayor
CBS NewsMay 12, 2026
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka cruises to victory in municipal election, clinches fourth term
New Jersey GlobeMar 25, 2026