Statements on the death of Sharpe James

Senate majority leader Teresa Ruiz

“Today, Newark mourns one of our most famous and influential leaders, the longest mayor of our city, Sharpe James. Mayor James embodied Newwark's Grit and determination and campaigned for the people he served as a Newark leader and as a state senator. Prudential Centers.

Democratic National Committee Mo Butler

“Sharpe James was a giant among the Giants.

Patrick Council of Newark South Ward Council

“The South was mourns the loss of the city of the Newark master, Mayor Sharpe James. Mayor James was a fighter and Champion by Newark. As a former member of the council in South, City Council, Mayor and Senator of the State played his zeal and vision, a robust and fertile city, an important role in his struggle in the state of New Jersey, to ensure that Newark was never excluded from the discussion. With this fire and persistence, this city made an important player in the development of leadership, business and trade. Mayor James Leadership will continue to be seen and felt in every apartment, family, leisure facility and the halls of the Senate, the Council Chambers and the work that comes from the city administration. The South Ward stands during this time of transition and loss with the “James family”. The southern station and the city of Newark are a better place due to the mayor Sharpe James. “

Essex County Commissioner Pat Sebold

“Sharpe James, the fantastic mayor of Newark for twenty years, has died. Mayor James was devoted to what he believed and served Newark passionately. We were good friends for so many years. Pay the Mayor Sharpe James tribute.”