Friends of Andre Sayegh

Friends of Andre Sayegh

The Leader We Still Need

Andre Sayegh assumed office as Mayor of Paterson, New Jersey, on July 1, 2018. He is honored to lead this city to reach a new potential.

About Andre

Born and raised in Paterson, New Jersey, Andre is honored to lead this city to reach a new potential. Economic development and public health have been important hallmarks of his administration, and he looks to your support to lead Paterson for 4 more years!

Economic Development

Reviving Hinchliffe Stadium, affordable housing initiatives such as "Grandparents Raising Grandchildren" and enhancing the appeal of the Great Falls with a visitors center named for Paterson's founder, Alexander Hamilton. These are just a few of the many development projects underway.

Public Health

During the 2018 mayoral election, nobody expected a pandemic would be a significant part of this administration. Paterson is proud to be the city with the highest vaccination rate in the State of NJ. We will continue to persevere through this together.

Andre Sayegh – Mayor of Paterson

André Sayegh assumed office as Mayor of Paterson, the third-largest city in New Jersey, on July 1, 2018.

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Friends of Andre Sayegh

The Bloomberg-Harvard City Leadership Program

In 2018, Sayegh was selected as one of 40 mayors to participate in the Bloomberg-Harvard City Leadership program.

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National Campaign In 2019

One of the first grants secured during the Sayegh administration was Paterson's entry into a 2019 national campaign to expand access to parks across the city.

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$139 Million In State Tax Credits

As of 2020, Paterson is receiving $139 million in state tax credits investment. The Sayegh administration identified several transformative projects, such as reviving Hinchliffe Stadium, one of only two ballparks still standing that hosted Negro league baseball games.

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Census - A Major Initiative

Getting a complete and accurate count for the Census was a major initiative in the Sayegh administration in 2020.

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Focused On Business & Family-Friendly Paterson

Before becoming Mayor, he served on the Paterson City Council from 2008 to 2018, focusing on establishing a more business-friendly and family-friendly Paterson.

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Andre's Education

Prior to his election to the City Council, André served on the Paterson Board of Education. Under his leadership, school uniforms were implemented, new school construction was approved, and revised the district curriculum was.

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