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Rutgers Law School Grad Nominated To Succeed Sheila Oliver In Major Role Rutgers Law School Grad Nominated To Succeed Sheila Oliver In Major Role
Rutgers Law School Grad Nominated To Succeed Sheila Oliver In Major Role Gov. Phil Murphy has nominated Rutgers law school graduate Jacquelyn Suárez to step in as Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs after Sheila Y. Oliver’s unexpected death last month. Suárez, who currently serves as the Director of the DCA’s Division of Local Government Services, will serve as Acting Commissioner pending Senate confirmation and will be the first Hispanic Commissioner to hold the title. Gov. Murphy appointed Secretary of State Tahesha Way as the new Lt. Governor of New Jersey last week. Way will retain her role as the head of the State Department, whic…

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by Valerie Musson
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Calvin West, Trailblazing African-American Newark Politician, Dead At 87 Calvin West, Trailblazing African-American Newark Politician, Dead At 87
Calvin West, Trailblazing African-American Newark Politician, Dead At 87 Calvin West, the former Newark city council member and a fixture in city and statewide politics for decades, has died. He was 87 years old*, the New Jersey Globe reported Monday.  “We lost a great leader today with the passing of Calvin West. He mentored generations of young leaders, including myself, and was someone who I relied and depended on for advice, guidance and support. Calvin was always looking out for the Newark, the community he loved, and his friends. I am deeply saddened and will miss Calvin’s friendship and insight," Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo said in a stat…

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by Paul Milo