EAST ORANGE, NJ – Sunday, February 19, 2017 – The first candidate to declare a run for the Office of Mayor will be announced at a noon press conference on Tuesday, February 21, 2017.  The candidate will announce his candidacy on the corner of his childhood home, marking a return to a life-long East Orange resident seeking the city’s highest office.

WHO:     State, County & Local Elected Officials, Business & Community Stakeholders

                Assemblywoman Speaker Emerita Sheila Oliver

                Irvington Mayor Tony Vauss

Essex County & East Orange Chairman of the Democratic Party LeRoy J. Jones, Jr.

East Orange City Council

WHAT:   Announcement of candidacy for Mayor of East Orange

WHEN:   Tuesday, February 21, 2017 – 12 Noon

WHERE:    Intersection of Steuben Street and Winthrop Place, East Orange (near 91 Steuben St)

A photo opportunity will be available.