Dear Friend,
In the words of Fannie Lou Hamer "I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired". When will these acts of violence against people of color stop? When will we be treated as equals and afforded the same protections under the law?
The only way to demand these changes is to VOTE. Voting is the tool that will help us to affect change with the implementation of laws that directly affect our communities.
John Lewis said "If you see something that is not right, not fair,
not just, you have a moral obligation to do something about it". It is up to each of us to do our part to make a difference not only for ourselves but for future generations.
Creating One Plainfield. One Future.
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An Unprovoked Act of Violence Against Jacob Blake
Viewer Discretion is Advised - Some of the content of this video may be disturbing
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Querido Plainfield,
En palabras de Fannie Lou Hamer "Estoy enferma y cansada de estar enferma y cansada". ¿Cuándo terminarán estos actos de violencia contra las personas de color? ¿Cuándo seremos tratados como iguales y se nos otorgarán las mismas protecciones que todos bajo la ley?
La única forma de exigir estos cambios es VOTAR. La votación es la herramienta que nos ayudará a incidir en el cambio con la implementación de leyes que afectan directamente a nuestras comunidades.
John Lewis dijo: "Si ves algo que no está bien, que no es justo, tienes la obligación moral de hacer algo al respecto". Depende de cada uno de nosotros hacer nuestra parte para marcar la diferencia, no solo para nosotros mismos, sino también para las generaciones futuras.
Creando un Plainfield, un Futuro
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African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey Black Business Month
Webinar Series with
Mayor Adrian O. Mapp
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In recognition of Black Business Month the African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey sponsored a webinar series to highlight the impact of black businesses throughout the month of August.
For the August 25 webinar Mayor Adrian O. Mapp was invited to participate. Other panelists included:
John E. Harmon, Sr. IOM, AACCNJ
Michael Sutton, Infrastructure Engineering
Claudia Hawkins, Ethics Training & Consulting
Joanne Brooks, JSSB Consulting LLC
Don Davis, Aerus Electrolux
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SAVE THE DATE
Plainfield COUNTS! 2020 Census Party
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Plainfield Residents - Time is Running Out for Us to Complete the 2020 Census
It Will Shape Our Future for 10 Years
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32 Days Left for Plainfield to be COUNTED! |
¡Quedan 32 días para que se cuente Plainfield!
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Plainfield Action Services Introduces its CARES Relief & Recovery Program |
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Haga clic aquí para ver la versión en español (Click Here for the Spanish Version) |
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What to do if You See a
Spotted Lanternfly in Plainfield
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What to Do If You See a Spotted Lanternfly in New Jersey |
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The Shade Tree Commission in cooperation with the State of New Jersey is advising residents that there has been a confirmed sighting of the spotted lanternfly in Plainfield. The insects have been spotted on the ‘Tree of Heaven’ (Ailanthus Altissima), an invasive tree species from China, which has been planted in the United States due to its ability to survive urban areas.
Union County Is not currently a state identified quarantine area, so control of the insect Is primarily in the hands of the local residents.
Residents are urged to inspect their trees and to contact the Department of Agriculture at 609-406-6943 or email slf-plantindustry@ag.nj.gov with any findings. Please also notify Planning Director Bill Nierstedt at william.nierstedt@plainfieldnj.gov.
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Plainfield is a Report It Community
"See Something Say Something"
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Mayor Adrian O. Mapp and the City of Plainfield are committed to making it as easy as possible to report concerns in your city. To that end, we've partnered with REPORT IT, which is now live in Plainfield and ready to be used as an important supplemental reporting tool.
Report it makes community reporting easier than ever! Residents and visitors can download the app by scanning the barcode below or by going to your phone's app store. Your reports will be submitted to the appropriate city department, and the city will work to resolve the issue or complaint.
You have the power to be the eyes and ears of our city! Your reports can greatly increase the quality of life in Plainfield. Let's work together to keep our city safe- If you see it, say it with Report It.
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Summer Meals Program |
Programa de comidas de verano
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City Hall - COVID-19 - Modified Schedule |
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Skip the Trip to City Hall - Do Business Online!
Omita el Viaje al Ayuntamiento -
Hacer negocios en línea
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The situation with the Coronavirus changes rapidly and we want to ensure that you are aware of all resources available to you. Please click on the below button for a COVID-19 resource Guide |
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COVID-19 Testing Options
for Plainfield Residents
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Emergency Food Providers & Resources|
Proveedores de emergencia y recursos
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The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, also known as the March on Washington or the Great March on Washingtom was held in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, August 28, 1963.
The purpose of the march was to advocate for the civil and economic rights of African Americans. At the march, Martin Luther King Jr., standing on front of the Lincoln Memorial, delivered his historic "I Have a Dream" speech in which he called for an end to racism.
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UNION COUNTY: County of Union and Kean University Announce Innovative COVID-19 Initiative: First of its Kind to Involve
Research, Lab Work, Academics and Student Employment Opportunities
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UNION COUNTY - The County of Union will continue to operate its free COVID-19 testing site at Kean University throughout the Fall semester under a first-of-its-kind partnership that will provide testing for the campus community as well as opportunities for research and student employment, Union County Freeholder Chair Al Mirabella and Kean President Lamont O. Repollet, Ed.D., announced today.
The County, which was the first in New Jersey to operate a COVID-19 testing site, will expand the partnership to provide a valuable public service for Union County residents and first responders from across the state while enhancing academic coursework, internships and employment for Kean students.
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“The pandemic presents challenges on every front, but it also creates unique opportunities like this one for government and higher education to work together,” Mirabella said. “Combining forces like this not only helps the County to fight the spread of COVID-19, but also provides Kean students with hands-on experience in fields ranging from data analysis to public health management to crisis communications.”
President Repollet said the decision to keep the testing site operating on campus through the Fall semester was made in keeping with the University’s longstanding commitment to public service and in response to requests from the University community for efficient testing and contact tracing. The combination of significantly reduced campus density and continuous access to testing will help the Union campus to operate successfully throughout the semester, he said.
“This partnership is an opportunity for Kean to demonstrate its innovative nature as well as its strength in applied research and public service as it pursues a long-term goal of securing research university status,” Repollet said. “Working together, this initiative can show immediate results to benefit not only the campus community but also the county and the state of New Jersey.”
Governor Phil Murphy acknowledged the “one of a kind” partnership between Union County and Kean University.
“I congratulate and thank Union County Freeholder Chairman Alexander Mirabella and Kean University President Dr. Lamont Repollet on this exciting new jointure,” Governor Murphy said. “This is a unique opportunity for those in public office and in our higher education settings to work together to not only defeat this virus, but to train the next generation of virus-fighters.”
Ada Morell, chair of the Kean Board of Trustees, also noted that the partnership moves the University forward in areas of research, public health and public service, and provides students with internship and job opportunities at a time when such opportunities are scarce.
“It’s good to see Kean and Union County taking a challenging situation and turning it around to benefit our students and faculty,” Morell said. “This initiative will further enhance the world-class education we provide by expanding research and service where it is needed most.”
The University and the County also are pursuing plans to create a unique and efficient one-stop COVID testing center by seeking certification for Kean University laboratories to process samples taken at the county testing site. Kean currently has the technical ability to process samples, but it requires federal approval to operate its labs for such a purpose. As demand grows for this type of processing, the University, with guidance from the state, hopes to secure the approvals later this year.
“With leadership and support from the state of New Jersey, this one-stop Covid-19 testing center would be the first its kind on a New Jersey college campus and would enhance the county’s ongoing efforts to stem the spread of the coronavirus,” Repollet said.
Chairman Mirabella said the possibility of using Kean’s labs to process nearly 2,500 to 3,000 samples each week would revolutionize the current operation by significantly reducing wait times for test results.
“This could be a game-changer for County residents and really all of New Jersey,” Mirabella said. “The faster we can provide people with test results, the more effective they can be in isolating and the more effective we can be in contact tracing.”
Senator Joseph P. Cryan, whose district encompasses Kean University, stated: “History will mark this moment with the observers and the doers. And while around the country, institutions of higher education are changing their fall semesters to remote instruction – Kean University is adapting its programming to move beyond classroom teaching and into a real world practicum.”
Senator Nicholas P. Scutari, an alumnus of Kean University, stated: “The development of these services will be absolutely essential to managing the pandemic in Union County with the fall season fast approaching. We must be able to diagnose those who use the test center quickly, and it creates an opportunity to draw upon expertise of the Kean faculty, and the energy of its students. Once again, Union County is leading the way in the battle against COVID-19, and I applaud the many partners who have come together.”
Union County opened its COVID-19 testing site at Kean University on March 23, 2020, and has administered over 43,000 tests since that date. The county also has expanded community testing and outreach. For more information on the Union County COVID-19 Center at Kean, please go to www.ucnj.org.
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FROM THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE:
Governor Murphy Signs Legislation Requiring Implicit Bias and Cultural Diversity Training for Law Enforcement Officers
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TRENTON, NJ -- Acting on a commitment to further reshape policing and strengthen community relations, Governor Phil Murphy today signed legislation (A3641), which requires the Department of Law and Public Safety to add implicit bias training to their cultural diversity training curriculum for law enforcement officers.
The bill would also make cultural diversity and implicit bias training mandatory and require every State, county and municipal law enforcement department to provide the training once every five years.
“To build upon on our progress to reshape policing, we must address the systemic and implicit biases that too often negatively impact relations between law enforcement and the communities they serve,” said Governor Murphy. “This action, among other critical reforms led by Attorney General Grewal, is a part of a comprehensive approach to ensure that New Jersey is second to none in demanding the highest standards of accountability and professionalism from our law enforcement officers.”
“Two years ago, we began the long, hard work of providing implicit bias training to the thousands of law enforcement officers and prosecutors who work in our Department, including at New Jersey State Police," said Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal. "This initiative required significant time and resources, but it was the right thing to do. This new law codifies these efforts so these trainings remain a permanent feature of the Department, and ensures that future Administrations continue our commitment to racial justice and excellence in policing.”
“I applaud Governor Murphy for his leadership on police reform, as this is a big step in the right direction,” said Jiles Ship, Commissioner of the New Jersey Police Training Commission and President of NOBLE New Jersey. “We are encouraged by his continued support of needed change in a very comprehensive way.”
Primary Sponsors of A3641 include Assemblymembers Verlina Reynolds-Jackson, Carol Murphy, and Britnee Timberlake, and Senators Linda Greenstein and Shirley Turner.
In a joint-statement, Assemblymembers Reynolds-Jackson, Murphy, and Timberlake said:
“Implicit bias is the automatic association people make between groups of people and stereotypes about those groups. It has been shown to have significant influence on the outcomes of interactions between police and residents. Implicit bias can be expressed in relation to non-racial factors, including gender, age, religion, or sexual orientation and not only racial incidence. If there is any profession that cannot afford to have or show bias or discrimination in the act of doing their jobs, it’s law enforcement. The rise in police incidences resulting in death of men and women of color has sounded an alarm in communities throughout the nation. We must now focus on providing law enforcement agencies with the tools needed to train the officers to acknowledge implicit bias reactions and instead, keep ad impart compassion in their work in the diverse communities they serve.”
“New Jersey is not only one of the most densely populated states in the country, but we are also one of the most diverse. Forty-five percent of our residents are people of color, and this collection of cultures is one of our state’s greatest strengths and attributes,” said Senator Linda Greenstein. “We must continue to strengthen the cultural diversity and implicit bias training so our law enforcement officers are fully equipped to serve our diverse communities.”
“For far too long, we have seen the spark of action after a police killing die down before meaningful change occurs, but not anymore,” said Senator Shirley Turner. “New Jersey has taken a proactive approach in addressing the racial injustices hampering our country, and this new law is a step in the right direction. It will result, ultimately, in better policing in our diverse communities.”
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