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Joey Miranda Running for Mayor
Jose “Joey” Miranda, a Democrat, officially announced his candidacy for mayor of Reading Friday evening before a packed crowd at the Pike Cafe. Miranda, a Reading native and bilingual mental health therapist, outlined priorities including improving quality of life, strengthening public safety, addressing city spending, and increasing accountability in local government. The announcement, held on his 55th birthday, included criticism of the current city administration and a call for new leadership to restore confidence in Reading’s future.