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only is survival of decent education at stake in Englewood - superintendent Dr. John Grieco has called conditions in the neglected system "almost immoral," but major funding is needed to pull this system out of de facto segregation. Apparently the school system has so deteriorated over the years that this city of the rich and poor has permitted a situation to exist so that only the children of those families who cannot afford to send them to private schools attend public schools. The result is that the district's schools are 97 percent black and Hispanic ... Mayor Michael Wildes has endorsed the plan and that should mean something.

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saying "The way I interpret it is that there are residents who came forward wanting to increase their taxes for the good of the community. But we have to look beyond taxes. Investing in a school system is like investing in a portfolio. You hope it will result in increased property values that will make Englewood a more attractive place. If our kids are doing better, it will cost us less in other areas of government. But more than anything this is a moral issue. A society is judged by how we take care of our young." Voters approved the school construction bond at a later referendum.

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the city has a sincere interest in averting fires and insuring that people live in hygienic conditions--we still have to insure that people's rights and homes are respected. When it comes to the safety and rights of individuals, an independent review is warranted". Wildes named Remberto Perez chairman of the investigative committee, although Christian Estevez replaced Perez in April. The task force judged raids were "intrusive and bordered on civil rights violations." In March 2004, Wildes ordered a study of

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daughters. A phone call from President Clinton to King Faud would have those girls on a plane in one day. He won't do it. He and Bush and Reagan turned it over to their staffs, who do nothing but give it the runaround, writing letters, putting up a façade instead of going to the Saudi government and working out an arrangement so the girls could spend equal time here and there."

22: 120: 1034:, Saudi Arabia that was being used to host American military personnel was destroyed by a truck bomb, killing 19 people and injuring 498. Al-Sayegh was suspected of acting as the driver and lookout for the perpetrators of the attack. Wildes arranged for Al-Sayegh to be transferred to the United States after he was found in Canada, in 1997. 1110:(D-NY). Wildes criticized the US government's threat to deport James, saying, "Is this the message you want to send to someone who looked down the face of terrorism? It a national disgrace". James became a legal resident of the United States in 2003 and a U.S. citizen in 2010, thus holding citizenship in three different countries. 1900:, a Bangladeshi-Muslim journalist who was imprisoned and tortured by the Bangladeshi government for visiting Israel. In May 2009, Wildes gave a key to Englewood Police Department Detective Stephen C. Ford, in recognition of Ford's 25 years of service as an Englewood detective and 21 years of service as a soldier in the 905:'s corruption case. Biaggi had been attempting to avoid paying an $ 872,000 corruption fine, and would not reveal where he was hiding the money he had made after getting out of jail in 1992. Biaggi claimed the government was harassing him and refused to speak about his finances without being guaranteed immunity. 1795:. At another address at Dwight Morrow High School, he told the students, "Never underestimate what being a good person can do for you. People remember the small things. Good morning, how was your day etc. and in return being a good person makes you marketable and appealing." The same month, Wildes met with 1787:, and bringing a fresh perspective to government." In his first month in office, Wildes visited several elementary schools and middle schools in Englewood to begin a dialogue with students, as part of his plan to engage more young people in the political process. He talked to students about success and the 1942:

Wildes was reelected to a second term on Tuesday, November 7, 2006, with 4,379 votes. Stern garnered 2,325 votes, and Prince finished last with 372 votes. Wildes said he was "invigorated by the resounding support of members of the Englewood community." Wildes was sworn into his second term on January

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In April 1997, American government officials announced they did not have sufficient evidence to extradite Al-Sayegh. As the U.S. could not charge Al-Sayegh with a crime, he was deported back to Saudi Arabia in October 1999. Al-Sayegh was to be tried in Saudi Arabia for his supposed role in the Khobar

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residents living on West, Charles, and James Streets. At a city council meeting in January, Donald Porrino, an Englewood Zoning officer, had denied targeting any ethnic group, and said inspections were intended to check for overcrowding and other fire safety risks. Wildes responded by saying, "While

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In February 2003, the media speculated Wildes would run for mayor of Englewood, based on the political fundraisers Wildes had been engaging in since early 2003. Wildes had been raising Englewood's national profile by raising money for Democratic candidates. On Thursday, March 13, 2003, Wildes became

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details surrounding the attack. Wildes acted as Al-Sayegh's immigration attorney. Media sources indicated that Wildes argued that Al-Sayegh had lied about his knowledge of the attacks out of fear of being deported to Saudi Arabia, where he likely would have been tortured and killed. Wildes also told

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Now it is true these days, it has been so cold that many do not want to venture out for any reason. Maybe the state should rethink conducting votes on school bonding in January. Something should be done to encourage more voters participation on such a critical issue as the one before Englewood. Not

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On March 25, 1998, the media reported that Honig had withdrawn from the city council race. The Englewood Democratic municipal committee voted to back Ellen Singer, a last-minute challenger, for the Democratic nomination on April 1, effectively barring Wildes from the race. The primary was scheduled

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veterans as well as Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan veterans. In his speech at the ceremony, Wildes said, "From the fields at Bunker Hill to the mountains of Afghanistan, our brave young men and women have always battled injustice. As young soldiers continue their missions, we stand among those who

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Hello, this is Bill Clinton. This Tuesday there is a crucial election for Englewood's future. I urge you to re-elect Mayor Michael Wildes. Mayor Wildes has fought to improve public education, hold the line on taxes, and fight overdevelopment. He's earned your vote November 7th. Michael Wildes is a

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In early March 1998, local media in northern New Jersey began publishing rumors that Wildes was being urged to run for the Democratic nomination for the 2nd Ward seat on the city council in Englewood, N.J. On Monday, March 16, 1998, the incumbent city councilman, Herb Honig, announced he would not

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to plead guilty to an earlier, smaller, and unsuccessful terrorist attack, and to provide information about the Khobar Towers bombing. However, public records reveal that Al-Sayegh later told US officials that he had been in Iran during the Khobar attack and that he had no knowledge of any of the

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On October 19, Englewood City Councilman Kenneth Rosenzweig publicly endorsed Wildes for mayor at a fundraising event. A northjersey.com guide to the 2006 Englewood mayoral election named the Englewood community center, suburban growth, tax relief, and accountability as the biggest issues in the

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The school construction plan was defeated 1,508 to 1,492. The referendum was called "not definitive", however, because of a snow storm that began on voting day and lasted until polls were closed, and because of the slight margin (one half of one percent). Wildes addressed the referendum results,

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in Englewood (planned for building in 2000), citing environmental, sanitation, and beautification factors, as well as the local public outcry against the construction retailer. "I listen to my constituents, and their voices are loud and clear against the construction project", Wildes said at the

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In February 2004, Wildes received the Aleh Foundation Civic Leadership Award for helping Aleh raise funds for developmentally disabled children in Israel. In April 2004, Wildes received the Henry Morgenthau Jr. Distinguished Service Award at the State of Israel Bonds National Dinner of Tribute.

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In May 2004, he helped the New Jersey Watershed Ambassadors Program, Hackensack Riverkeeper, and the Palisades Learning Center plant 65 trees in Englewood's Crystal Lake Park. That same month he traveled to Jerusalem to attend the 22nd Jerusalem Conference of Mayors. The conference focused on

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accompanied Roush throughout her trip. She was allowed to see her children for two hours during her trip in 1995, and has not seem them since. Wildes said of the case, "Our government has given up on her plight. The American government cares more about its oil and its military agenda than its

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as the most important issue for Obama to focus on in his first term in office. Wildes wrote, "Our new President and Congress must enact comprehensive immigration reform that incorporates an earned legalization, appropriate legal channels for hiring low-skilled workers, and increased employer

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published the transcript of an audio recording of a phone call to Wildes, in which Singer's husband, Scott Singer, threatened Wildes if he did not exit the race. Wildes won the Democratic primary 694–344 on June 2, 1998. Wildes won the general election with no opposition on November 3, 1998.

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In July 2006, local media speculated that independent candidate Robert Stern and Republican candidate Baruch "Bruce" Prince would run against Wildes in the 2006 Englewood mayoral race; Wildes was up for reelection. Frank Huttle (the current mayor of Englewood), and Assemblyman

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associated with terrorism, and wanted a legal opinion. Wildes supported the bill, which targeted those who "knowingly aid and abet" individuals who plan or participate in terrorist acts. Wildes said he believed the bill struck an appropriate balance between defending the

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Wildes cited his experience as an immigration attorney and mayor of a town with a large immigrant population as qualifications for his appointment to the panel. The panel's April 30, 2009, executive summary report made recommendations about immigrant access to

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among Englewood residents to support Grieco's plan. Hall argued that the deterioration of Englewood's public schools had led to a condition of "de facto segregation", and praised Wildes' for supporting the effort to improve the situation. Hall wrote,

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In the first week of his second term, Wildes named five new members to the Englewood planning board: Reverend Dr. Vernon Walton, Jordan Comet, Lenore Schiavelli, Leland Robinson, and Warren Finkel. In February 2007, Wildes was named chairman of a

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in Brooklyn from 1989 to 1993 and testified on Capitol Hill in connection with anti-terrorism legislation. He served as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney until he retired from the U.S. Attorney's Office in 1993 to join his father's law firm.

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article. The panel's 27 members were given 15 months to make recommendations. Wildes said the panel's creation was a necessary, temporary step "while Congress stands silently on the sidelines watching our broken immigration system fester."

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Ray Aspinwall, the predicted Republican candidate for mayor, dropped out of the race on October 1 to focus on his job as executive director of the Bergen County Republican Party. Wildes was elected mayor on November 4, 2003.

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After another attempt by Englewood Democratic boss Joe Ferriero to push Wildes off the ticket, local media predicted Wildes would easily win the general election due to Englewood's largely Democratic population. Byron Baer,

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Local media largely portrayed Honig as the "consummate local politician", and Wildes as the "relative newcomer" in the primary election. The media focused on Wildes' Orthodox Jewish religious affiliation. He named

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endorsed Wildes for mayor. On April 9 it became clear that Wildes would be unopposed for the Democratic nomination, and was set to face Republican candidate Ray Aspinwall in the November general election.

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from 1982 to 1992, during which time he was also a member of Community Board 6, a member of the Local Claims and Adjudication Board of New York State, and a candidate for Democratic District Leader of the

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called him "the most activist in the city's history, giving the impression of never being off duty and never wishing to be off duty." Wildes was reelected to a second term on the city council in 2000.

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Although James was hailed as a hero by American media and politicians, James was not an American citizen and therefore could not remain in the United States. James, a dual citizen of Canada and

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August 6, 2007: Wildes (right, hand on table) looks on as Governor Corzine signs Executive Order No. 78, establishing a special advisory panel on immigration. Wildes was a member of the panel.

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Fernandez, Elizabeth (April 20, 1997). "Guns, Money, and Tears: Patricia Roush's 11-year odyssey for the return of her kidnapped daughters from Saudi Arabia". San Francisco Examiner Magazine.

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interview of the three candidates, Wildes talked about public education expenditures, maintaining a stable tax base, and reforming the city council as his main priorities for a second term.

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seek reelection to a second term. Wildes announced that he would run for the seat the same day. However, the next day, Honig reversed his decision and decided he would run for reelection.

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In August 2005, Wildes gave a key to Steve Averbach, a man who was paralyzed after saving dozens of lives in a Jerusalem suicide bombing. In January 2006, Wildes gave a key to artist

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that he suspected Al-Sayegh had been given to the United States to appease American law enforcement officials who had theretofore been unable to access any Khobar bombing suspects.

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in June 1989. As an undergraduate at Queens College, Wildes was awarded honors in political science from the Queen's College Division of Social Sciences, and was elected to

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In September 2018, Wildes released a book about his time as an immigration lawyer. The book, "Safe Haven in America: Battles to Open the Golden Door," was published by the

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In January 2009, Wildes met with New Jersey Homeland Security officials to discuss community safety. He said he was most concerned about terrorism directed at schools and

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During his second visit with his two daughters in January 1986, Gheshayan kidnapped the two girls, then aged 7 and 3, and flew them to Saudi Arabia. Roush petitioned the

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supported Stern for mayor, despite Wildes winning the Democratic primary. Huttle and Johnson wrote campaign literature for Stern and raised funds for his campaign. In a

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the first candidate in the 2003 Englewood mayoral race to announce he was running to succeed Mayor Paul Fader, who had announced he would not be seeking reelection.

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after he met her in 1995. Wildes negotiated a deal with Saudi diplomats that allowed Roush to visit Saudi Arabia on a visa, and allowed her to visit her children in

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for June 2. In late April, however, reports that Singer had not been a registered Democrat when she won the municipal committee vote put Wildes back in the race.

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as "a 'no-frills' approach toward meeting state health and building codes in school facilities, some of which are 90 years old." Douglas E. Hall, the editor of

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City Council, serving two terms until 2003. He testified in front of Congress about anti-terrorism legislation in 1999, at the request of U.S. Representative

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bombing but it is assumed, although unconfirmed, that he was beheaded immediately after arriving in Saudi Arabia. In 2006, a U.S. court found Iran and

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to a special Blue Ribbon Advisory Panel on Immigration. The panel, setup by Governor Corzine in response to immigration-focused demonstrations in

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of Englewood. In February 2009, Wildes announced he would not seek a third term as mayor, to become managing partner of Wildes and Weinberg PC.

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He is a known expert on security issues and has served as a consultant for government agencies and institutions, including Homeland Security.

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information to the United States, as well as high-profile immigrant parents who had been separated from their children. Wildes also obtained

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Wildes married immigration attorney Amy Messer, in 1990. They met in Wildes' father's immigration class at Cardozo Law School. They live in

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to investigate reports by Latino immigrants living in Englewood that they had been targeted for exceedingly intrusive housing inspections.

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In 1988, Wildes, then a community activist, auxiliary police officer, and full-time law student, ran for Democratic District Leader of the

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Palmer, Joanne (February 6, 2004). "Is it a Jewish issue?: Englewood politicians talk about school board referendum". The Jewish Standard.

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Johnston, Ernie (January 15, 2000). "Wildes, Opposes Home Depot in Englewood". Vol. 18, no. 40. The Connection Weekly Newspaper.

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for nine years in an attempt to bring her daughters back to America, but was ultimately unsuccessful. Wildes offered to represent Roush

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John Lennon vs. The U.S.A.: The Inside Story of the Most Bitterly Contested and Influential Deportation Case in United States History

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Wildes joined Wildes and Weinberg PC, a law firm that specializes in immigration law, in 1993. He was made managing partner in 2010.

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for Englewood before he was elected mayor in 2003. He was reelected in 2006 and again in 2018. A nationally recognized authority on

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in New York, and used to aid the Englewood Volunteer Ambulance Corp (EVAC). He also currently serves on the Board of Directors of

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Glazer, Andrew (January 6, 2004). "Englewood mayor endorses $ 50M school expansion". No. Bergen County Edition. The Record.

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On June 6, 2018, Wildes won the Democratic primary for Mayor of Englewood, defeating his opponent Phil Meisner by a 2–1 margin.

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Lerner, Carrie (March 2003). "Wildes: Raising Englewood's Profile Nationally by Raising $ $ $ for Democrats". Cardozo Insider.

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for Palazzi's work promoting peace between Muslims and Jews. In January 2005, Wildes gave a key to the American blues singer,

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to several notable recipients. In 2004, Wildes gave a key to the city to Rabbi Seth Mandel, a man whose son was murdered in a

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Glazer, Andrew (February 25, 2004). "Panel to probe Englewood home inspections". No. Bergen County Edition. The Record.

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On Tuesday, November 11, 2008, Wildes honored veterans in Englewood at the Liberty Poll on Palisades Avenue. Wildes honored

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time. He was the only member of the council to support a democratically elected school board, rather than an appointed one.

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endorsement of Wildes. The recording was broadcast to Englewood residents during the 2006 race. In the call, Clinton said,

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Magyar, Melissa L. (October 27, 2004). "Mayor offers lesson in life". No. South Edition. Northern Valley Suburbanite.

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Kumka, Cristina (October 18, 2006). "Three candidates seek top spot". No. South Edition. Northern Valley Suburbanite.

3146:"Managing Partner Michael Wildes Secures O-1 Visa for Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, Former Chief Rabbi of the United Kingdom" 756:. In 2003, Wildes ran for Mayor of the City of Englewood, New Jersey, a position he held for two terms from 2004 to 2010. 5450: 4399:

Katchen, Andrew S. (January 21, 2004). "Wildes discloses his story of the 'American Dream'". Northern Valley Suburbanite.

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Glazer, Andrew (January 22, 2004). "Voter's pick: Aging schools or tax hike". No. Bergen County Edition. The Record.

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polled 1,000 mayors across the country, including Wildes, to ask what suggestions they had for incoming President-elect

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to the District Appeals Board of the Selective Service System for the State of New Jersey and is still a member of the

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A U.S. court later sealed the fact that when Al-Sayegh was brought to the United States he made an agreement with the

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Committee on International Terrorism, and was a member of the advisory board for the Urban League of Bergen County.

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from 1982 to 1992, serving throughout his time as a law student and member of Community Board 6. As a member of the

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Morrison, Aaron (December 19, 2013). "Former mayor saluted for helping elderly woman". Northern Valley Suburbanite.

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Kornacki, Steve (March 19, 2003). "Baer enters race for Englewood Mayor and is trounced by Wildes". PoliticsNJ.com.

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O'Shea, Jack (March 22, 2000). "Wildes takes his public post seriously". North Jersey Media Group. The Suburbanite.

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Cowen, Richard (April 24, 1998). "A candidate's status in doubt in Englewood". No. Bergen Edition. The Record.

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Wildes is sworn into his second term as mayor by Pastor Lester Taylor and Rabbi Shmuel Goldin, while his father,

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Wildes has served on the boards of several major philanthropy organizations and has become well known for his

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of the Englewood city council in 2000. He was the first member of the council to oppose the construction of a

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O'Shea, Jack (January 1, 2003). "Wildes raises $ 60,000 for mystery office run". Northern Valley Suburbanite.

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On November 6, 2018, Wildes was elected Mayor of Englewood, winning 84% of the vote in the general election.

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Glazer, Andrew (July 1, 2004). "Raids on Latino homes assailed". No. Bergen County Edition. The Record.

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Shain, Michael; Phillips, Karen (September 9, 1992). "Feds think Biaggi's making $ $ - and they want it".

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in the late 1930s to immigrate to the United States. Schoenwalter was instrumental in the creation of the

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course for Lawline.com about how international students can maintain their U.S. status after graduation.

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Crouse, Douglass (October 31, 2000). "Lone councilman favors elected school board". The Bergen Record.

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Wildes, Michael; Angela Khaminwa; Frank Emmert; Richard Horowitz; Esq. Hans Smit (February 11, 2003).

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Wildes generated widespread controversy in 2009 when he organized rallies to oppose Libyan President

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announced he would run against Wildes for mayor, at the urging of Bergen County Democratic Chairman

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In May 1999, during his first term on the city council, Wildes was asked to testify in front of the

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Kremen, Maya (February 7, 2009). "Wildes to step down". No. Bergen County Edition. The Record.

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Rossi, Christina (February 26, 2004). "Englewood home inspections to be probed". The Press-Journal.

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Thomas, Pierre (June 28, 1997). "Suspect Links Iranian To Anti-American Plot". The Washington Post.

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In 2003, Wildes represented Kwame James, who became known as "the shoe bomber hero" after subduing

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D'Onofrio, Laura (January 8, 2009). "City Council prepares for 2009". Northern Valley Suburbanite.

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Fabrikant, Mel (December 13, 2011). "Former Mayor and Professor Returns Salary". The Paramus Post.

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In his first speech as mayor, Wildes named three issues as his top priorities: "public education,

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Shain, Michael (October 28, 1992). "Biaggi to fed prosecutor: Give me immunity or I won't talk".

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Katchen, Andrew S. (28 January 2004). "Group to give Wildes award". Northern Valley Suburbanite.

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Lieb, Ann (December 8, 2006). "Wildes Wins Reelection As Mayor of Englewood". The Jewish Press.

4630: 2131:, a Jewish orphanage in Israel. He has been a certified EMT since 1992, and is a volunteer for 989: 5029: 4058:

Cowen, Richard (March 18, 1998). "Orthodox Jew challenges councilman in Englwood". Local News.

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Wertheim, Jon (August 15, 2006). "The "Shoebomber Hero" and Mayor Wildes". Sports Illustrated.

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have completed theirs and returned home. Today, we pay homage to the glory of their service."

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Hall, Douglas E. (February 5, 2004). "A wrong to be righted in Englewood". The Press Journal.

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in Englewood, "If you are true to yourself, things come out naturally. I am true to myself."

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Catania, Chris (20 May 1998). "Council candidate claims he was threatened". The Suburbanite.

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Wildes' mother, Ruth Schoenwalter Wildes, was a prominent member of the Jewish community in

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Rossi, Christina (January 9, 2009). "New Englewood police chief sworn in". Bergen News LLC.

4684:"Englewood honors Police Detective Ford and the Tuskegee Airmen at Memorial Day ceremonies" 4113:

Cowen, Richard (June 3, 1998). "Insurgent Democrat is victorious in Englewood". Local News.

3403:"Wildes Secures O-1 Visa for Supermodel Yasmin Le Bon To Work for Trump Models in the U.S." 3051: 1714:

Wildes was sworn into his first term as mayor on January 1, 2004, by United States Senator

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Katchen, Andrew (March 3, 2004). "Council backs Rt. 4 study". Northern Valley Suburbanite.

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in 2003 and personally brought James' case to the attention of then-United States Senator

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process for his foreign clients, including artists, athletes, models, and businesspeople.

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O'Shea, Jack (October 1, 2003). "GOP mayoral candidate out". Northern Valley Suburbanite.

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Miner, Colin (August 1, 1994). "Terror squad in Apple hunting former Saudi U.N. honcho".

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In the late 1980s and early 1990s, Wildes was a federal prosecutor in former Congressman

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In 1993, Wildes joined the law firm Wildes and Weinberg PC, where he represented several

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saluted Wildes for performing emergency medical services on an elderly woman who had a

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Wildes pressed the U.S. State Department to prevent Gaddafi from staying in a tent on

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Katchen, Andrew (May 5, 2004). "Trees discourage geese". Northern Valley Suburbanite.

3074:"Top New York Immigration Attorney Michael Wildes Secures Green Card For Craig David" 2283: 2197: 2105: 2067: 2063: 1754: 1719: 1516: 1424: 1382: 1368: 1354: 1334: 1306: 910: 793: 594: 310: 5439:"Wildes among honored at State of Israel dinner". The Press Journal. April 29, 2004. 4388:

Koonin, Melissa (January 14, 2004). "New mayor backs school proposals". Suburbanite.

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printed reports of several raids in January 2004 that seemed to specifically target

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Hester Jr., Tom (August 6, 2007). "Corzine forms immigration study panel". Newsday.

4719:"Wildes on the stump". No. South Edition. The Press-Journal. October 19, 2006. 4487:"In Israel, Mayors Learn How To Deal with Terrorism". The Jewish Voice and Opinion. 4190:

S.L.R. "Editorial: Watching a Young Lawyer and Politician Bloom". The Jewish Voice.

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