ASIA J. NORTON FOR SOUTH WARD COUNCIL
ASIA J. NORTON FOR SOUTH WARD COUNCIL
Asia J. Norton is South Ward Raised - South Ward Ready!
Born and raised in Newark, New Jersey, Asia comes from a four-generation Newark family that didn’t just live in the City, but helped shape it. As a daughter of a Weequahic Indian and a South Side Bull Dog, Asia’s story isn’t about arriving in Newark to lead—it’s about pouring back into the community that has poured so much into her. Newark raised her, educated her, challenged her, and grounded her—and today, she’s running to be your next Councilwoman for the South Ward!
THE ISSUES WE’RE FIGHTING FOR
PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIME
Public safety in Newark’s South Ward is a quality-of-life issue. Residents deserve to feel safe walking to school, work, the corner store, and their front doors. While crime has improved over past decades, concerns around gun violence, street safety, and repeat offenses remain real for South Ward families.
TAXES, DEVELOPMENT & FAIRNESS
Newark residents face one of the highest property tax burdens in the state, and South Ward homeowners and small businesses often carry that burden while new developments receive long-term tax incentives. This imbalance makes it harder for families to stay, reinvest, and grow.
AFFORDABILITY & COST OF LIVING
Too many South Ward residents are being squeezed by rising rents, property taxes, utility bills, and everyday living costs. Longtime homeowners, seniors, renters, and working families are struggling to keep up while wages lag behind the cost of living.
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