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Monmouth County Accomplishments in 2024 And Goals For 2025

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

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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...
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State House News – February 21, 2025 Edition

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

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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...
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74th NJAC Annual Conference

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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.  Hotel Room Reservation Information for Caesars - group code SCNJC5 2025 Conference Schedule of Events Registration, Exhibitor, and Sponsorship Details for 2025 NJAC Annu...
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Somerset County Commissioner Director Shanel Y. Robinson to Lead NJAC in 2025

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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...
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Public Employment Law Conference 2025

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Presented by PERC and the NJSBA Labor & Employment Section Date: Apr 3, 2025 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Location: Hilton East Brunswick Hotel & Executive Meeting Center, East Brunswick It is time for the annual Public Employment Law Conference.  This dynamic event is the premiere educational and networking event for everyone who works with governmental employers and public sector labor unions. A diverse group of union and management advocates and neutral parties will come together on for the Annual Public Employment Conference – a daylong series of programs to discuss the critical i...
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Safer NJ – Law Enforcement Conference

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The NJ Coalition Against Human Trafficking (NJCAHT) is presenting a two-day Law Enforcement Conference at the Sheraton Eatontown Hotel in Eatontown, NJ on April 1-2, 2025 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  There will be deep dive sessions and multiple survivor speakers, with a specific emphasis on the World Cup 2026 and its challenges with respect to human trafficking prevention. There is an early bird registration fee of $499 for registrants who sign up by January 31, 2025.  From February 1, 2025 and on, the full conference registration fee will be $549.  Please view details, speakers, and regis...
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Virtual Workshop – No Wrong Door: Addressing Food Insecurity Through County Government

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View Video Recording 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. The New Jersey Association of Counties (NJAC) is pleased to present a discussion on NO WRONG DOOR: ADDRESSING FOOD INSECURITY THROUGH COUNTY GOVERNMENT as the first in a series of free virtual workshops NJAC will host in 2025 on a variety of topics that affect county governments across the State. This session will focus on the formation of the Bergen County Office of Food Security, which bolstered pantry resources including sustainability grant programs and a lunch and learn series. The session will also discuss the integration of services and O...
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Important Upgrades in Progress to Kings Highway in Camden County

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View the entire newsletter for more articles:  2025 – NJAC County Biz – January by Tejal Patel, PE, CME, LEED AP, Associate, Client Manager, T&M Associates Each day, thousands of drivers move along a 2.4-mile stretch of Kings Highway (CR 551 S) in Camden County. The roadway sits within the boroughs of Mt. Ephraim, Haddon Heights, and Audubon and has long been a vital transportation route. This area was the site of an important Revolutionary War battle that took place across what is now six towns in Camden County. Later, Haddon Lake Park was developed during the New Deal era by the...
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