River View Observer Staff WriterÂ
Photos by Steve Mack
Election night May 13th results  in Bayonne  was a surprise to everyone especially the candidates for Mayor and the City Council candidates.
With both sides hoping to claim victory the results showed both Mayor Mark Smith and challenger Jimmy Davis each receiving 48% of the vote and the third candidate Anthony Zanowic receiving just 4%
The sure win of the night was 1st Ward Councilman -Elect Thomas Cotter who beat incumbent Councilwoman Agnes Gilesppie
- Bayonne Mayor Mark Smith is greeted by a supporter at the Chandelier Restaurant after the May 13 polls closed
As of this post all the results in other races were not confirmed.
- Bayonne Mayoral challenger Jimmy Davis and First Ward Councilman elect Thomas Cotter at the Venice Restaurant on May 13th after election results were reported.