71st NJAC Annual Conference

As of 5 p.m. 05/02/2022, pre-registration is now closed.  On-site registration is available at no extra cost.   NJAC is holding its 71st Annual Conference in-person from May 4th through May 6th at Caesars in Atlantic City.  Please join us in this celebration of county government which brings together over 500 elected and appointed officials and business leaders to focus on issues that impact our counties and residents within the State of New Jersey.  Registered attendees have the opportunity to participate in educational seminars, approved for continuing education credits, and interact with...
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Implementing Infrastructure Investments at the County Level – NJAC Virtual Workshop

April 13, 2022 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. The New Jersey Association of Counties (NJAC) conducted a virtual workshop, Implementing Infrastructure Investments at the County Level, which was presented by the National Association of Counties (NACo).  It is the second in a series of virtual workshops NJAC is hosting on a variety of topics that impact county governments across the State.  In summary, this presentation discussed the "Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act" signed into law in November of 2021 and the critical role county governments will play with its implementation as the measur...
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End the 911 Fee Diversion Press Conference & Tour

April 5, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. Hunterdon County 911 Center |  201 Cherryville Road, Flemington, NJ View the video footage of the press conference here. Tour of Hunterdon County 911 Center The New Jersey Association of Counties (NJAC) held a press conference on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at the Hunterdon County 911 Center urging the United States Congress to adopt the "Report and Recommendations" of the "Ending 911 Fee Diversion Now Strike Force" (911 Strike Force) established by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) as the State of New Jersey continues to reign as the worst offender of...
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Acting AG Bruck Announces 100% Participation by New Jersey Counties and Municipalities in Historic $26 Billion Opioid Settlement

For Immediate Release: February 2, 2022 Office of The Attorney General – Andrew J. Bruck, Acting Attorney General Division of Law – Michelle Miller, Director For Further Information: Media Inquiries- Lee Moore OAGpress@njoag.gov TRENTON – Acting Attorney General Andrew J. Bruck announced today that all 21 counties in New Jersey, and all 241 municipalities that have populations over 10,000 or that filed related lawsuits, have joined the State in signing onto the nationwide settlement agreements with Johnson & Johnson and the country’s three...
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Infrastructure Investment And Jobs Act: Latest For IT Related Funding – How State, Local, And Education Organizations Can Fund Their IT Priorities

View the entire newsletter for more articles:  2022 – NJAC County Biz – February by Linda Heiss, GEA Grants Program Manager for SHI International       The $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) is not only an investment in our nation’s infrastructure, but also an investment in innovation and technology. The legislation allocates $550 billion in new federal spending, while redirecting other federal funds to improve the nation’s infrastructure. Infrastructure funding includes competitive grant programs and allocations based on factors such as population. How (and ...
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MONMOUTH COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR TERI O’CONNOR TO SERVE AS NJAC 81ST PRESIDENT

For Immediate Release: January 26, 2022 Contact: John G. Donnadio, Executive Director (Trenton) The New Jersey Association of Counties (NJAC) is pleased to announce that it will swear-in Monmouth County Administrator Teri O'Connor as the first county administrator to become President of the Association at 11:00 a.m. on January 28, 2022 in the Senate Chambers of the State House in Trenton. “I'm honored and humbled to lead this outstanding organization as its 81st President on behalf of both Monmouth County, and my fellow county administrators, as the first administrator to serve in this ...
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Mark Your 2022 Calendars

NJAC is planning for an exciting 2022 so be sure to mark your calendars for these upcoming dates and events. ANNUAL CONFERENCE COMMITTEE KICK-OFF MEETING - 01/21 Virtual - 11:00 a.m. REORGANIZATION MEETING & SWEARING-IN CEREMONY - 01/28 In-Person - 11:00 a.m. at the Senate Chambers of the New Jersey State House, Trenton ANNUAL CONFERENCE WORKSHOP PROPOSALS DUE - 02/11  CONTINUING EDUCATION SERIES OF VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS - 02/23, 04/13, 07/06, 09/14 & 11/9 Details about the series of workshops will be released as the dates near.  These educational and informative seminars will...
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Climate Change in NJ – NJAC Virtual Workshop

Today, the New Jersey Association of Counties (NJAC) held a presentation, Climate Change in New Jersey: NJDEP Initiatives, as the first of the Association's virtual workshops for 2022.  In summary, this workshop discussed the various ways NJDEP is addressing climate change through science, planning, and the implementation of achievable actions to increase the State's resilience to current and future climate impacts. Panelists for this workshop were: Nicholas A. Procopio, Ph.D., Chief, Bureau of Environmental Assessment Nick Angarone, Chief Resilience Officer Christine Schell, Man...
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NJAC Annual Conference Workshop Proposals Deadline

This post is now closed! NJAC is no longer accepting proposals for 2022 annual conference workshops. Space is limited, so please submit your proposal no later than February 11, 2022 to Loren Wizman by email at loren@njac.org.  To make sure that our county officials, administrators, finance officers, purchasing officials, planner, engineers, attorneys, public works employees, accountants, and other county officials actively participate in our conference, the conference committee will give priority consideration to workshops approved for continuing education credits by the appropriate State ...
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PSE&G Back on Track Payment Assistance Webinar on February 3, 2022 at 1 PM

You are invited to join us for an important webinar on February 3 at 1 pm. See details below. If you cannot attend, please reach out to your PSE&G contact to share valuable information that will be discussed. As you are aware, the pandemic has been difficult for so many residents throughout the state. This has resulted in many experiencing economic hardship for the first time and for others feeling an even greater financial stress. To say it’s been a difficult few years is an understatement. I am reaching out today as your PSE&G liaison who cares deeply about your community and res...
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