James R. Mathes Jr. was a prominent figure in Camden politics during the 1980s and 1990s. As a key member of the cabal that controlled the Regular Democrat Organization in the city, he held several influential positions, including roles within the Board of Education and the Housing Authority. Notably, he served as the president of Camden’s City Council from 1990 to 1997.
Mathes’ career was marred by legal troubles, as he was convicted on federal corruption charges for conspiring to steer city business to Mafia-dominated firms. He passed away on February 16, 2004, just days before he was scheduled to begin a twenty-seven-month prison term.
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James R. Mathes Jr
James R. Mathes Jr. was a prominent figure in Camden politics during the 1980s and 1990s. As a key member of the cabal that controlled the Regular Democrat Organization in the city, he held several influential positions, including roles within the Board of Education and the Housing Authority. Notably, he served as the president of…
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James R. Mathes Jr. Dies; Led City Council
Camden Courier-Post – Wednesday, February 18, 2004 By ERIK SCHWARTZ, Courier-Post Staff Former City Council President James R. Mathes Jr. died Sunday, two weeks before he was to begin a federal prison term for a corruption conviction. He was 64. Mathes was in declining health recently, giving a judge last week reason to delay his…
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La Cosa Nostra Associate and Former Camden City Council President Sentenced to Federal Prison Terms
Department of Justice, United States Attorney’s Office Public Affairs Office, District of New Jersey – December 16, 2003 CAMDEN- Philadelphia organized crime family associate Daniel M. Daidone and former Camden City Council President James R. Mathes, Jr. were sentenced to federal prison terms today in connection with the influencing of corrupt Camden City officials, U.S.…
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Mathes Wasted His Best Opportunities
Camden Courier-Post – July 10, 2003 Opinion Former Camden Council president could have been a role model, but became a failure and a felon. With the conviction of former City Council president James Mathes on corruption charges, we hope Camden finally has closed the door on its worst days. Pray we’ve seen the last of…
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Daidone, Mathes Guilty in Camden Corruption Trial
Camden Courier-Post – July 9, 2003 By JIM WALSH A federal jury on Tuesday convicted a former Camden official and a mob associate of conspiring to steer city business to Mafia-backed firms. Jurors deliberated for three hours before returning guilty verdicts against James Mathes, former president of Camden City Council, and Daniel Daidone. They are…
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