AMAZON MAKES $21,000 CONTRIBUTION TO NJAC FOUNDATION!

Posted on April 11, 2025April 11, 2025 by kim@njac.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 28, 2025 CONTACT: John G. Donnadio, Executive Director (Trenton) Amazon has made a $21,000.00 contribution to the NJAC Foundation for county vocational-technical school graduates who plan on continuing their education at a county college or state college or university. “On behalf of the Board of Trustees of the NJAC Foundation, I’m grateful to Amazon for their continued generosity and commitment to our county vocational-technical schools, and look forward to selecting scholarship winners committed to advancing their education at home in the great S...

Middlesex County, NJ Recognized As A 2025 Service-First Award Winner For AI-Driven Resident Engagement

Posted on March 31, 2025 by kim@njac.org

View the entire newsletter for more articles: 2025 – NJAC County Biz – April by Megan Olson, Director of Marketing, Polimorphic Middlesex County has been honored with a 2025 Service-First Award, recognizing its leadership in leveraging AI-powered solutions to enhance government accessibility and improve resident engagement. As the first county in New Jersey to implement AI-driven government chat, Middlesex County is setting a new standard for how residents interact with their local government. The Service-First Award, presented by Polimorphic, recognizes local governments that are le...

State House News – March 28, 2025 Edition

Posted on March 28, 2025 by kim@njac.org

JUVENILE DETENTION FACILITIES Thank you to Senator Linda Greenstein, Chairwoman of the Senate Law and Public Safety Committee, for her leadership in hosting a public hearing on March 20th to address the substantial challenges county governments across the State are facing with housing juvenile offenders. With only one-third of the State’s twenty-one counties currently operating juvenile detention facilities, county governments across the State have been struggling to secure and maintain adequate housing and provide vital support services for juveniles taken into custody. County law enforcemen...

Monmouth County Accomplishments in 2024 And Goals For 2025

Posted on March 3, 2025March 26, 2025 by kim@njac.org

View the entire newsletter for more articles: 2025 – NJAC County Biz – March by Thomas A. Arnone, Monmouth County Commissioner Director On behalf of the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners, I delivered the Monmouth County “State of the County” address on Feb. 11 to discuss the County’s accomplishments in 2024 and goals for 2025. During 2024, some of the County’s accomplishments included: We launched the MedStar program. We announced the Monmouth ACTS Navigation System hotline. We declared Craft Beverage Month in Monmouth County through Brewed & Distilled in...

Governor Murphy Presents Fiscal Year 2026 Budget – “Stronger, Fairer, and More Prepared for the Future”

Posted on February 26, 2025February 26, 2025 by kim@njac.org

02/25/2025 Budget Proposes Record-High Property Tax Relief and School Funding Maintains Commitment to Fiscal Responsibility with $7.2 Billion Full Pension Payment and $6.3 Billion Surplus TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy delivered his ninth and final budget address on Tuesday, outlining spending priorities for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY2026) to deliver economic security and opportunity to every New Jerseyan and ensure the state continues to be well prepared for the future. The budget proposal builds upon the Administration’s historic investments in expanding affordability, supporting the next g...

State House News – February 21, 2025 Edition

Posted on February 21, 2025 by kim@njac.org

PRIVATIZATION CONTRACTS On February 20th, NJAC testified before the Assembly Labor Committee in opposition to A-919 (Reynolds-Jackson D-15/Wimberly D-35), which would establish procedures and standards concerning public services privatization contracts. NJAC strongly opposes this measure as it would effectively prohibit the use of privatization contracts by requiring county governments to pay new employees’ wages and benefits at a rate not less than the wages and benefits paid to displaced employees. As noted below, counties enter into privatization contracts to recognize important cost savi...

What is a Telecom Consultant, Why Do You Need One, and How Do You Choose The Right One?

Posted on February 3, 2025 by kim@njac.org

View the entire newsletter for more articles: 2025 – NJAC County Biz – February by Matt Watkins, VP Development & Operations, ACE Telecom Consulting As David Byrne said, “You may ask yourself…” (end Talking Heads reference) – What is a Telecom Consultant and why do they keep calling me? You wouldn’t be alone. Municipal and County officials are quite familiar with the “legacy” professionals – attorneys, engineers, and various other professionals. They are all very important, and important to know about. While “Telecom Consultant” may be a less-known term or concept, the potenti...

74th NJAC Annual Conference

Posted on February 3, 2025March 31, 2025 by kim@njac.org

Online Registration *If you are a county or State government agency making a hotel room reservation and paying by check, please know Caesars must receive payment by April 25th. Scroll down for more information. See online registration hotel information for more details too. EXHIBIT BOOTH SPACE SOLD OUT! There is a waiting list available should a space open up. Email kim@njac.org to be placed on the waiting list. Last day to pre-register online is April 30, 2025. On-site registration will be available. Hotel Room Reservation Information for Caesars - group code SCNJC5 2025 Confe...

CANCELLED – Virtual Workshop – Lights, Camera, Growth: Economic Impact of NJ Film Credits

Posted on February 2, 2025April 14, 2025 by kim@njac.org

THIS WORKSHOP IS NOW CANCELLED! 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The New Jersey Association of Counties (NJAC) is pleased to present Lights, Camera, Growth: Economic Impact of NJ Film Credits as a session presented by the New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission (NJMPTV). This unique workshop will focus on the economic impact of New Jersey’s film credits and how the State’s film and television tax incentives have contributed to local job creation, supported small businesses, and helped position New Jersey as a growing hub for medica production. Guest Speakers Janice Kovach, Mayor...

Somerset County Commissioner Director Shanel Y. Robinson to Lead NJAC in 2025

Posted on January 22, 2025January 29, 2025 by kim@njac.org

January 22, 2025 (Trenton) The New Jersey Association of Counties (NJAC) is pleased to announce that it will swear-in Somerset County Commissioner Director Shanel Y. Robinson as the Association’s 84th President at 11:00 a.m. on January 24, 2025 in the Senate Chambers of the State House in Trenton. “I look forward to leading this outstanding organization in 2025 as it continues advocating for county governments across the State with a unified, proactive, and solution driven approach to solving critical issues,” stated Somerset County Director Shanel Y. Robinson. The Honorable Andrew P. Zwick...