Congratulations to our outstanding County Service Award recipients for their exemplary public service along with the amazing students and instructors competing in the County Vocational-Technical School Cook-Off Challenge for their hard work, dedication, and creativity. Maurice Fitzgibbons County Commissioner of the Year Award Shaun C. Van Doren, Hunterdon County Commissioner For his steadfast, measured, and non-partisan leadership during a year as President of NJAC that presented several unique legislative challenges.      County Service Awards Claribel Cor...

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...

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...

Matthew Fazelpoor of NJBIZ//June 5, 2024//   Gov. Phil Murphy ended suspense that has loomed over New Jersey politics in recent weeks, signing into law June 5 a controversial measure that overhauls the Open Public Records Act (OPRA). Since passing the Legislature last month, Murphy has weighed whether to sign Senate Bill 2930/Assembly Bill 4045 or not. He faced immense pressure from a number of organizations and advocacy groups – from both sides of the coin – that warn that bill will have major ramifications on government transparency and accountability. Meanwhile, local governments hav...

During the President's Luncheon and Award Ceremony on May 2nd at the 73rd NJAC Annual Conference, NJAC Executive Director John G. Donnadio, Esq. presented awards to county officials and department heads along with Election Systems & Software (ES&S). MAURICE FITZGIBBONS COUNTY COMMISSIONER OF THE YEAR AWARD TRACY SILNA ZUR, BERGEN COUNTY COMMISSIONER - For her thoughtful and insightful leadership as a staunch advocate for those in need and tireless pursuit of innovative county programs and initiatives.       COUNTY SERVICE AWARDS BRAYDEN FAHEY, ...

WHEN:  Friday, May 3, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. WHERE:  Palladium Ballroom at Caesars in Atlantic City (Trenton) Fueled by passion, grit and a knack for artful innovation, David Burke is one of the best known and most respected chefs in modern American cuisine; and now, he’s a judge at NJAC’s County Vocational-Technical School Cook-Off! Known for his industry insight, culinary accomplishments, business acumen, and candid observations, Chef Burke is a leading contributor to major news sources, such as ABC TV, Forbes, Fox TV, Bloomberg, and more. A “Who’s Who of Food and Beverage in America,” Chef...

03/26/2024 Legislation Provides Billions in Funding for Statewide Transportation Infrastructure TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy today signed legislation renewing the State’s Transportation Trust Fund (TTF) for five more years, which will invest billions to modernize and maintain New Jersey’s statewide transportation infrastructure, while providing additional capital funding for NJ TRANSIT, supporting local and county projects to alleviate the burden on local taxpayers, and creating thousands of good-paying union jobs. “New Jersey sits at the heart of one of the busiest stretches of com...

February 27, 2024 “Making New Jersey the Best Place to Raise a Family” Budget Provides Another Record Investment in School Funding, While Increasing Historic Tax Relief Continues Path of Fiscal Responsibility with a Fourth Consecutive Full Pension Payment of $7.1 Billion Proposes New Dedicated Funding Stream to Support NJ TRANSIT TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy delivered his seventh annual budget address on Tuesday, outlining spending priorities for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY2025) that build on the Administration’s commitment to ensuring that New Jersey remains the best place to raise a fami...

01/9/2024 Remarks as Prepared for Delivery "Making New Jersey More Affordable for More Families" Lieutenant Governor Way. Senate President Scutari — congratulations on being re-elected to another term, Mr. President. Assembly Speaker Coughlin — who is now officially the longest-serving Speaker in New Jersey history! Majority Leaders Ruiz and Greenwald. Minority Leaders Bucco and DiMaio. Members of the 221st Legislature, with special thanks to the bipartisan escort committee that walked me into this chamber. Chief Justice Rabner, Associate Justices Patterson, Solomon, Pierr...