Newark votes to sharpen financial requirements for city council members

After a former Newark City Councilmember reportedly filed for bankruptcy last year, the current city council passed a financial stability rule for its members on Monday.

The Newark Post reported then-Councilwoman Dwendolyn Creacy filed for bankruptcy last February, before ultimately resigning her position after a DUI charge.

Council first discussed wanting to create rules requiring the mayor and council members to not be behind on their taxes or fees for two straight months…

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