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Council adopts appointment of Cheryl Lynn Hodges after debate over resignation proof

Paterson Municipal Council · March 26, 2026
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Summary

The Paterson council voted to appoint Cheryl Lynn Hodges to the Rent Leveling Board despite objections from some members that the alleged resignation had not been formally confirmed; the resolution passed 6–1 with two absences.

The Paterson Municipal Council on March 25 adopted Resolution No. 26149 appointing Cheryl Lynn Hodges to the Rent Leveling Board after a contentious discussion about whether a vacancy had been properly confirmed.

Councilman Velez said a public social-media post from the outgoing commissioner constituted a resignation and moved to appoint Hodges immediately. Several colleagues questioned whether social-media alone…

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