24-year-old councilman elected mayor of NJ town after incumbent fumbled response to warehouse fire
A dramatic political shake-up unfolded in Belleville, New Jersey, after 24-year-old councilman Frank Vélez defeated longtime Mayor Michael Melham in a closely watched local election. The victory came just days after a devastating warehouse fire… 24-year-old councilman elected mayor of NJ town after incumbent fumbled response to warehouse fire









