Paterson: The Silk City

Strong Leadership. Real Results.

It's Time To Save
Paterson

I've served Paterson before – now I'm ready to lead it forward. Let's make our city affordable, safe, and clean again.

Mohammed for Mayor
Mohammed

A Message from Mohammed

Watch Mohammed speak directly to the people of Paterson about his vision for our city.

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Why Mohammed?

Three Pledges to Paterson

A proven leader with a clear plan — not empty promises.

Lower Property Taxes
More Police on Streets
Fix Trash Collection
May 12 · Vote 2A Election Day 2026 · Ballot No. 2A
Mohammed with Community

My Vision for Paterson

"Paterson taxes are too high because of wasteful spending and giveaways. I will stop the waste, hire more police, and fix our trash collection – that's my promise."

Lower Your Taxes

Stop wasteful spending and end unnecessary tax abatements that hurt homeowners and businesses.

Safer Neighborhoods

Hire more Class 2 police officers to patrol our streets – visible presence means real deterrence.

End the Trash Crisis

Hire a reliable private company now. Long-term: Build our own city fleet of garbage trucks.

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Mohammed Akhtaruzzaman

"I have lived, worked, and fought for this city. Paterson is my home, and I will never stop serving it."

Mohammed Akhtaruzzaman

A Leader Who Has Served Paterson Before

Mohammed Akhtaruzzaman made history as the first Bangladeshi American to serve on the Paterson City Council.

Now he's running for Mayor with a laser focus on the three issues that matter most: taxes, safety, and sanitation.

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Mohammed Akhtaruzzaman Candidate for Mayor

Campaign Priorities

Safer • Cleaner • More Affordable Paterson

Three bold commitments to fix what's broken and build a city that works for every resident.

Lower Your Taxes

Stop wasteful spending and end unnecessary tax abatements that hurt homeowners and businesses. I'll cut unnecessary expenses so your hard-earned money stays in your pocket.

Safer Neighborhoods

Hire more Class 2 police officers to patrol our streets frequently – visible presence means real deterrence and faster response times. Let's take back our blocks!

End the Trash Crisis

Hire a reliable private company for better, consistent trash collection. Long-term: Build our own city fleet of garbage trucks to save money and control quality.

Community Support

Don't just take our word for it — hear from the people of Paterson.

John Stevenson

Community Board Chair

"Mohammed is the only candidate with a clear, actionable plan to revitalize our downtown and bring jobs back to Paterson."

Sarah Jenkins

Director, Local Non-Profit

"Having worked alongside him for a decade, I've seen his tireless commitment to our youth and public safety first-hand."

Marcus Rivera

Small Business Owner

"We need a Mayor who understands the struggle of local shops. Mohammed's economic vision is exactly what we need."

Elena Rodriguez

PTA President

"I'm volunteering for this campaign because I finally see a leader who brings transparency and accountability back to City Hall."