To our Paterson Community and Residents, Over the past several months, the Paterson Fire Association/FMBA Local #2 has had the privilege of hosting a dedicated group of candidates for the 2026 elections. We welcomed Mayoral candidates Alex Mendez, Mohammed Akhtaruzzaman, and Michael Jackson, as well as Council-at-Large candidates Mosleh Uddin, Gilman Choudhury, Sonia Deliz, Mitch Santiago, Casey Melvin, Eddie Gonzalez, Dave Gilmore, Eddie Olivares, and Paula Alford. We also m