During his tenure, he earned an annual salary of $135,000.
Sharpe James is a Politician who was born in Jacksonville, Florida in February 20, 1936. He served in the New Jersey State Senate and was Mayor of Newark from 1986 until 2006. His current net worth is estimated to be $16 Million and he earned an annual salary of $135,000 while in office.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $16 Million (2024)
About
While serving in the New Jersey State Senate, this Democratic Party politician began his first term as Mayor of Newark. He held the office from 1986 until 2006.
Before Fame
After earning a bachelor's degree from Montclair State University, he attended the physical education master's program at Springfield College. He later served in the United States Army and taught and coached at Essex County College.
Trivia
From 2008 until 2010, he served an eighteen-month prison sentence for fraud.
Family Life
He was born in Jacksonville, Florida, and he later settled in New Jersey.
Associated With
Cory Booker, James' successor as Mayor of Newark, went on to become a United States Senator from New Jersey.
