Mayor's Message:

Good Partnerships,

Smart Governance

Dear Jazz,

Every democratic government is designed with checks and balances to ensure oversight, avoid autocracy, and reflect the people's will.

In Plainfield, we have an elected Mayor with hired administrative staff who handle the city's day-to-day business. We also have an elected Council comprising seven members who function as the “Congress” of the City, responsible for creating legislation. They represent constituent concerns and adapt the administration's budget, often with their recommended amendments.

The administration can only award contracts exceeding a specific dollar amount, known as the bid threshold, with consent from the Council. They can only spend money on significant acquisitions with approval from the Council. Major decisions affecting the future of the City must be made with the knowledge and consent of the Council. Directors must get advice and consent from the Council to serve in that capacity.

The Mayor appoints Municipal Court Judges, prosecutors, and public defenders with the advice and consent of the Council.

Over the past ten (10) years, we have made significant progress and moved Plainfield forward because the Council and the administration have worked together toward a shared vision of a renaissance for our City. The governing body has represented constituent concerns while overseeing spending and working collaboratively with the administration in the City's best interest. For many decades the Council and administration fought bitterly, and this caused the City to stagnate. If a governing body and administration consistently do nothing but bicker, the residents and the City suffer.

If investors perceive Plainfield as a place with discord, and it is hard to do business because the Council and the administration cannot see eye to eye, they’ll be unwilling to invest here. A productive partnership is one wherein both parties can agree to disagree but still move the business of the City forward.

Many Plainfield residents often ask, “Who is my council representative?” Every resident has three Council representatives.

First Ward:

Robert Graham - Councilman 1^st Ward

Barry Goode – Councilman 1^st and 4^th Wards-at-Large

Steve Hockaday Esq. – Councilman-at-Large

Second Ward:

Sean McKenna – Councilman 2^nd Ward

Richard Wyatt – Councilwoman 2^nd and 3^rd Wards-at-Large

Steve Hockaday Esq. – Councilman-at-Large

Third Ward:

Charles McRae – Councilman 3^rd Ward

Richard Wyatt – Councilwoman 2^nd and 3^rd Wards-at-Large

Steve Hockaday Esq. – Councilman-at-Large

Fourth Ward:

Terri Briggs-Jones – Councilwoman 4^th Ward

Barry Goode – Councilman 1^st and 4^th Wards-at-Large

Steve Hockaday Esq. – Councilman-at-Large

As a resident, it is your right to have your concerns represented, and you should reach out to your council person with your concerns, ideas, input, or maybe to say, job well done. Plainfield is moving forward, and we want to ensure everyone is also moving forward. Government by the people, of the people, and for the people starts and ends with you – every resident of our great City of Plainfield. At the end of the day, good partnerships equal smart governance, and that’s a win for The Queen City.

#LovePlainfield #AmoPlainfield

Creating One Plainfield. One Future.

Sincerely,

Mayor Adrian O. Mapp

City of Plainfield

Mensaje Del Alcalde:

Buenas Asociaciones, Gobernanza Inteligente

Queridx Jazz,

Todo gobierno democrático está diseñado con frenos y contrapesos para garantizar la supervisión, evitar la autocracia y reflejar la voluntad del pueblo. En Plainfield, tenemos un alcalde electo con personal administrativo contratado que maneja los asuntos cotidianos de la ciudad. También tenemos un Concejo electo compuesto por siete miembros que funcionan como el “Congreso” de la Ciudad, responsable de crear la legislación. Representan preocupaciones de los electores y adaptan el presupuesto de la administración, a menudo con sus enmiendas recomendadas.

La administración solo puede adjudicar contratos que excedan un monto específico en dólares, conocido como umbral de oferta, con el consentimiento del Consejo. Solo pueden gastar dinero en adquisiciones significativas con la aprobación del Consejo. Las decisiones importantes que afecten el futuro de la Ciudad deben tomarse con el conocimiento y consentimiento del Concejo. Los directores deben obtener el asesoramiento y el consentimiento del Consejo para servir en esa capacidad. El Alcalde nombra a los Jueces de Tribunales Municipales, fiscales y defensores públicos con el consejo y consentimiento del Concejo.

Durante los últimos diez (10) años, hemos logrado un progreso significativo y hemos hecho avanzar a Plainfield porque el Concejo y la administración han trabajado juntos hacia una visión compartida de un renacimiento para nuestra Ciudad. El cuerpo gobernante ha representado las preocupaciones de los electores mientras supervisa los gastos y trabaja en colaboración con la administración en el mejor interés de la Ciudad. Durante muchas décadas, el Ayuntamiento y la administración lucharon encarnizadamente, y esto provocó que la Ciudad se estancara. Si un órgano de gobierno y una administración constantemente no hacen más que discutir, los residentes y la Ciudad sufren.

Si los inversionistas perciben a Plainfield como un lugar con discordia, y es difícil hacer negocios porque el Concejo y la administración no pueden estar de acuerdo, no estarán dispuestos a invertir aquí. Una asociación productiva es aquella en la que ambas partes pueden estar de acuerdo en no estar de acuerdo pero aun así hacer avanzar los negocios de la Ciudad.

Muchos residentes de Plainfield a menudo preguntan: "¿Quién es mi representante en el consejo?" Cada residente tiene tres representantes en el Consejo.

Primer Distrito:

Robert Graham - Concejal del primer distrito

Barry Goode - Concejal del primer y cuarto distrito en general

Steve Hockaday Esq. – Concejal en general

Segundo Distrito:

Sean McKenna - Concejal del segundo distrito

Richard Wyatt - Concejal del segundo y tercer distritos generales

Steve Hockaday Esq. – Concejal en general

Tercer Barrio:

Charles McRae - Concejal del tercer distrito

Richard Wyatt - Concejal del segundo y tercer distritos generales

Steve Hockaday Esq. – Concejal en general

Cuarto Barrio:

Terri Briggs-Jones - Concejala del cuarto Distrito

Barry Goode - Concejal del primer y cuarto distrito en general

Steve Hockaday Esq. – Concejal en general

Como residente, tiene derecho a que se representen sus inquietudes, y debe comunicarse con la persona del concejo con sus inquietudes, ideas, aportes o tal vez decir, trabajo bien hecho. Plainfield avanza y queremos asegurarnos de que todos también avancen. El gobierno del pueblo, del pueblo y para el pueblo comienza y termina con usted, cada residente de nuestra gran Ciudad de Plainfield. Al final del día, las buenas asociaciones equivalen a una gobernanza inteligente, y eso es una victoria para The Queen City.

#LovePlainfield #AmoPlainfield

Creating One Plainfield. One Future.

Alcalde Adrian O. Mapp

Ciudad de Plainfield

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UNION COUNTY:

Union County to Participate in Global Youth Service Day

The Union County Board of County Commissioners in conjunction with the Union County Department of Human Services’ Division of Children and Youth Services will participate in a Global Youth Service Day on April 28, 2023. This program is a coordinated national event where youth worldwide conduct community service projects and activities that benefit their communities.

This year, Union County Youth will participate in the day of service category: Hunger Projects. With full support from the Mayors and officials of the participating municipalities, the Division of Children and Youth Services is partnering with several cities and high schools to organize snack collection sites where youth and their families can drop off donated items.

A collection is being taken for snacks, juice and water – all items should not have to be refrigerated. All donations will be collected and distributed to youth who attend programming in the new Union County Community Drop-In Centers (UCCDIC), which will soon be launched at four sites throughout the county, including: Roselle, Rahway, Plainfield, and Hillside. UCCDIC will offer youth, ages ten (10) to eighteen (18), positive youth development programming to engage young people in productive activities where their options may otherwise be limited.

On Friday, April 28th, donations will be collected in Plainfield at:

Plainfield City Hall (515 Watchung Avenue), 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Plainfield Fire Department (315 Central Avenue), 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Plainfield Police Department (200 E 4th St, Plainfield), 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

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THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY:

Governor Murphy Announces Governor's Fellows Program

New Program Will Expand State Employment Opportunities for Emerging Professionals Specializing in Public Policy

TRENTON – Building upon efforts to expand opportunity and lessen barriers to public employment, Governor Phil Murphy today announced the re-launch of the Governor’s Fellows Program, a State employment program designed to attract and retain a diverse pool of qualified individuals interested in pursuing a career in public service. The newly revised program will offer an opportunity for recent graduates and emerging professionals to be hired into key policy and programmatic areas that support the goals of the State. The launch of the new program will play a critical role in broadening the unique perspectives and diversity represented in New Jersey’s state workforce.

This new initiative will help to build capacity in executive branch departments by attracting recent graduates who will specialize in policy areas such as transportation equity, universal pre-K, and mental health and addiction. Governor’s Fellows will have a commitment of one-year of employment within their specific office and will serve under the supervision of dedicated career staff with invaluable institutional knowledge. At the end of the fellowship, these employees will be considered for long-term employment by the host department. The Governor’s Office will provide mentorship and networking opportunities to Fellows, who will begin their state government career with support from the Governor’s Office and as well as the State Civil Service Commission.

Eligibility for the Governor’s Fellows Program will be based on several qualifications, including effective communication and teamwork skills, established excellence in professional or academic achievement, proven leadership ability, and a demonstrated commitment to public policy.

Applications open starting April 24, 2023 and the deadline for Fellow applications is May, 12, 2023, with interviews being held throughout the summer. The expected start date will be September 2023.

Click here for a list of the departments hiring Governor’s Fellows and for more information on how to apply.

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THE WHITE HOUSE:

President Biden Takes Action to Build Healthy Communities and Advance Environmental Justice

Our veterans represent the very best of us. But for far too many of our men and women in uniform, their military service involved exposure to hazardous environments and substances—exposures that could lead to harmful health effects including cancer, respiratory illnesses, or hypertension. That’s why I was proud to sign the bipartisan Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act into law last August – the most significant expansion of benefits and services for toxic exposed veterans and survivors in over thirty years.

This week, our Administration reached a critical milestone as a direct result of this law: veterans and survivors submitted 500,000 PACT Act-related claims to the Department of Veterans Affairs and three million veterans received toxic exposure screenings since August. My Administration is processing claims at record rates, and is delivering on our sacred obligation to care for America’s veterans and their families. But that work hangs in the balance with Republican Members of Congress’ proposals to drastically cut VA programs, resulting in significant increases in backlogs and tens of millions fewer health care visits – harming those the PACT Act most aims to help.

We will continue to honor our nation’s veterans by providing them the care and support they need – and oppose any efforts to cut critical services for veterans and their families, caregivers, and survivors.

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