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East OrangeNJ averageUS Census ACS
Median home value
$315,500 Typical home value $481,308 -0.8% yr/yr · +33.3% 5-yr
👤 Members & officials (9)
Members seen in recent official meeting records — names and roles as published.
Who’s on the City Council
- Naiima H. Fauntleroy — Councilmember
- Alicia Holman — Councilmember
- Amy Lewis — Councilmember
- Casim Gomez — Councilmember
- Bergson Leneus — Councilmember
- Christopher Awe — Councilmember
- Sammed R. Monk — Councilmember
- Christopher D. James — Councilmember
- Tameika Garrett-Ward — Councilmember
Municipal budget
Total revenue$426.9M (FY2023)
Total spending$507.3M (FY2023)
Taxes$101.9M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$99.6M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$7,362 (FY2023)
Development activity
2025123 housing units ($17.1M)
🗳️ Election results (2 races)
Local election returns — winner marked ✓.
Mayor 2025-11-04
Ted R. Green ✓ 15,479
Mayor (DEM) 2025-06-10
Ted R. GREEN ✓ 6,758 · Narda MORANT 1,602
Recent meetings
Mon Aug 24, 2026
City Council
East Orange City Council holds CY 2026 departmental budget hearings
The East Orange City Council is holding departmental budget hearings for calendar year 2026 over three days (August 25-27, 2026). Each day features presentations from various city departments, including police, fire, public works, and health. The agenda also includes an open hearing for citizens, with a three-minute speaking limit per person. This is a procedural budget review meeting, not a final vote on the budget.
- Budget hearings for Alcohol Beverage Control Board, Corporation Counsel, Human Resources, Library, Taxation, Tax Collector, Health & Human Services (Aug 25)
- Budget hearings for Water Commission, Municipal Court, Finance (Procurement), Public Works, Code Enforcement, Public Safety (Police, Fire, OEM), Mayor's Office (Aug 26)
- Budget hearings for Recreation & Cultural Affairs, Policy Planning & Development, City Administrator, IT, Public Defenders, City Clerk, City Council (Aug 27)
- Open hearing of citizens with 3-minute speaking limit
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CITY OF EAST ORANGE
THE EAST ORANGE CITY COUNCIL
DEPARTMENTAL CY 2026 BUDGET HEARINGS
Amy Lewis
Bergson Leneus
City Council Chairwoman
Finance Chairman
First Ward
Second Ward
Christopher D. James
Christopher Awe
Amy Lewis
Sammed R. Monk
Third Ward
Fourth Ward
Bergson Leneus
Casim Gomez
Vernon Pullins, Jr.
Tameika Garrett-Ward
Fifth Ward
Alicia Holman
Naiima H. Fauntleroy
CITY COUNCIL CY 2025 DEPARTMENTAL BUDGET HEARINGS
ROLL CALL
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
SILENT PRAYER
SUNSHINE LAW STATEMENT
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Alcohol Beverage Control Board
Office of Corporation Counsel
Department of Human Resources
Library Board of Trustees
Department of Taxation
Tax Collector
Department of Health & Human Services
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Water Commission
Municipal Court
Finance (Procurement)
Department of Public Works
Department of Code Enforcement
Department of Public Safety
-Division of Police
-Division of Fire
-Office of Emergency Management
Office of the Mayor
-Mayor’s Office of Employment & Training
-Division of Senior Services
-Public Information Office
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Thursday, August 27, 2026
Department of Recreation & Cultural Affairs
Department of Policy, Planning & Development
Office of the City Administrator
-Information Technology
-Public Defenders
Office of the City Clerk
Office of the City Council
Please Note: This schedule is subject to change
OPEN HEARING OF CITIZENS
Pursuant to Article IV, Section 3 of the Rules of City Council, each person wishing to address the
Council, shall step …
Wed Aug 19, 2026
City Council
City Council sets 2026 proposed budget hearing schedule
The East Orange City Council is announcing the schedule for public hearings on the 2026 proposed budget, spread across three days in late August. The hearings will cover various city departments, boards, and offices, with each day featuring a specific set of agencies.
- 8/25/2026 hearing: Corp Counsel, Human Resources, Library Board, Taxation, Tax Collector, Health & Human Services
- 8/26/2026 hearing: Water Commission, Municipal Court, Finance, Public Works, Code Enforcement, Public Safety (Police, Fire, OEM)
- 8/27/2026 hearing: Recreation, Planning & Economic Development, City Administrator, Mayor's Office, City Clerk, City Council
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PUBLIC NOTICE
2026 PROPOSED BUDGET HEARING SCHEDULE
8/25/2026 - Tuesday
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Office of Corp Counsel
Human Resources
Library Board of Trustees
Department of Taxation
Tax Collector
Dept. of Health & Human Services
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Municipal Court
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Department of Public Works
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8/27/2026 - Thursday
1. Dept. of Recreation & Cultural Affairs
2. Planning & Economic Development
3. Office of the City Administrator
> Information Technology
> Public Defenders
4. Office of the Mayor
> Mayor’s Office of Employment & Training
>» Division of Senior Services
> Public Information
5. Office of the City Clerk
6. Office of the City Council
Mon Aug 17, 2026
City Council
East Orange Council to vote on mandatory child window guards with fines
The East Orange City Council is considering Ordinance No. 30 of 2026, which would require landlords to install child-protection window guards in residential units where children aged 10 or younger live or regularly stay. The ordinance establishes fines of $250 to $2,000 per offense for non-compliance, along with other enforcement actions. It also mandates lease disclosures and annual tenant notices about window guard rights.
- Mandatory child-protection window guards for units with children 10 or younger
- Fines of $250 to $2,000 per offense for violations
- Landlords must inspect guards twice annually (March-May, September-November)
- Lease and renewal agreements must include window guard rights notice
- Exemptions for non-opening windows and emergency egress windows
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THE CITY OF
EAST ORANGE, NEW JERSEY
ORDINANCE NO. 30 OF 2026
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 159-44 AND CHAPTER 159-123, OF
THE CITY CODE ENTITLED "WINDOWS IN RESIDENCES" TO ESTABLISH FINES AND PENALTIES
AND A NEW SUBSECTION FOR CHILD-PROTECTION WINDOW GUARDS
PURPOSE: An Ordinance Amending and Supplementing Chapter 159-44 and Chapter 159-123,
of The City Code Entitled “Windows in Residences” to establish fines and penalties
and a New Subsection for Child-Protection Window Guards
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of East Orange recognizes that the protection of children is
a fundamental public safety responsibility of municipal government; and
WHEREAS, accidental falls from residential windows are a documented cause of serious injury and
death among young children; and
WHEREAS, such incidents are largely preventable through the installation of properly designed and
maintained child-protection window guards; and
WHEREAS, residential safety infrastructure is an essential component of 'community health,
housing security, and family protection; and
WHEREAS, children under the age of ten (10) are particularly vulnerable to fall-related injuries due
to developmental, cognitive, and physical limitations; and
WHEREAS, landlords and property owners exercise control over building safety features and are in
the best position to implement preventative safety measures; and
WHEREAS, the State of New Jersey has …
Mon Aug 17, 2026
City Council
Council to vote on restructuring City Council administrative office
The East Orange City Council is considering Ordinance No. 32 of 2026, which amends Chapter 5, Article XXVII of the City Code to update the structure and duties of the Administrative Office of City Council. The ordinance changes the Director's term from one to two years, updates titles (e.g., Chairman to Chairperson), and clarifies the Director's responsibilities. This is a routine administrative matter with no fiscal or zoning implications.
- Extends Director of Administrative Office term from one to two years
- Updates titles: Chairman to Chairperson, his to the
- Clarifies Director's duties including budget preparation, bookkeeping, and payroll records
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THE CITY OF
EAST ORANGE, NEW JERSEY
ORDINANCE NO. 32 OF 2026
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 5 ARTICLE XXVII
OF THE CITY CODE ENTITLED
"ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF CITY COUNCIL"
PURPOSE: An Ordinance Amending and Supplementing Chapter 5, Article XXVII of the City
Code entitled “Administrative Office of City Council”
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of East Orange
that Chapter 5, Article XXVII of the Code of the City of East Orange is hereby amended and
supplemented as follows:
Section 1.
(Amended Sections Only)
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§ 5-142. Director; Principal Legislative Officer; Legislative Information Officer.
A. There is hereby established the office of Director of the Administrative Office of the
City Council. The Director shall be a City officer appointed by the Mayor City Council
and confirmed by the City Council for a term of one two years.
B. There shall also be the positions of Principal Legislative Officer and Legislative
Information Officer, who shall be City officers appointed and confirmed in the same
manner as the Director.
C. The Director, Principal Legislative Officer and the Legislation Information Officer
shall be qualified by experience and training to perform the duties as set forth in
this article.
§ 5-143. Duties of Director.
The Director, under the supervision of the Chairman Chairperson of the City Council,
shall perform the following duties:
A.
Administer, supervise and …
Mon Aug 17, 2026
City Council
Council to vote on banning data centers citywide and multiple redevelopment deals
The East Orange City Council is holding a regular meeting with public hearings and final votes on several ordinances, including a ban on data centers and high-intensity computational facilities in all zoning districts, and amendments to land-use regulations. The council will also consider numerous resolutions on the consent and regular agendas, covering contracts, appointments, redevelopment agreements, and pool policies. Several redevelopment agreements and property transfers are up for approval, along with first-reading ordinances on cannabis regulations and a hotel tax repeal.
- Ordinance No. 26: Prohibits data centers and high-intensity computational facilities in all zoning districts
- Ordinance No. 28: Authorizes transfer of city-owned property at 229 North Munn Avenue (Block 271.01, Lot 19.05)
- Resolution I-313: Amends redevelopment agreement with 430 Williams Holdings LLC, reducing project from 115 to 100 residential units
- Resolution I-299: Awards contract for lead remediation and abatement for Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes Program
- Ordinance No. 36: Amends cannabis ordinances to revise Board of Cannabis Control, update fees, and prohibit unlicensed sales
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CITY OF EAST ORANGE
THE EAST ORANGE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Monday, August 17, 2026
AMY LEWIS
City Council Chairwoman
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EAST ORANGE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Monday, August 17, 2026
6:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
PUBLIC HEARING
Ordinance No. 26 of 2026
Ordinance Amending Chapter 51 (Land Use) of the Code of the City of East Orange by Creating § 51-91.1, “Data
Centers and High-Intensity Computational Facilities Prohibited”, and prohibiting such uses in all Zoning Districts
Ordinance No. 27 of 2026
An Ordinance Amending Chapter 51 “Land Use” Subsection 51-5 “Definitions”, Subsection 51-99 “Use Regulations for
Commercial Districts”, and Schedule A of Chapter 51 “Table of Use Regulations for Commercial Districts” of the Code of
the City of East Orange, in the County of Essex, New Jersey
Ordinance No. 28 of 2026
Ordinance of the City of East Orange Superseding Ordinance No. 17 of 2026 and Amending Ordinance No. 5 of 2026 to
Revise Paragraph 3 Thereof, Authorizing the Transfer of Certain City-Owned Property Commonly known as 229 North
Munn Avenue, East Orange, New Jersey, Block 271.01, Lot 19.05 on the City of East Orange Official Tax Map,
Pursuant to N.J.S.A.40:11A-22(b)
Ordinance No. 29 of 2026
An Ordinance Amending the Amendment to the Sussex Area Redevelopment Plan Pursuant to the Loc …
Mon Aug 17, 2026
City Council
East Orange City Council to vote on banning data centers citywide
The City Council is considering Ordinance No. 26 of 2026, which would prohibit data centers and high-intensity computational facilities in all zoning districts. The ordinance defines these facilities broadly and includes enforcement and penalty provisions. The council is deciding whether to adopt this ban.
- Ordinance No. 26 of 2026: Prohibits data centers, AI processing centers, cloud computing nodes, cryptocurrency mining, and similar uses in all zoning districts.
- Fines of $500 to $2,000 per day for violations, with each day a separate offense.
- Nonconforming uses must register annually and submit compliance reports.
- Pending applications for such facilities that are not deemed complete will be dismissed.
- Ordinance referred to Planning Board for review before final adoption.
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THE CITY OF
EAST ORANGE, NEW JERSEY
ORDINANCE NO. 26 OF 2026
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 51 (LAND USE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF
EAST ORANGE BY CREATING § 51-91.1, "DATA CENTERS AND HIGH-INTENSITY
COMPUTATIONAL FACILITIES PROHIBITED," AND PROHIBITING SUCH USES IN ALL
ZONING DISTRICTS
PURPOSE: Ordinance Amending Chapter 51 (Land Use) of the Code of the City of East Orange
By Creating § 51-91.1, “Data Centers and High-Intensity Computational Facilities
Prohibited”, and prohibiting such uses in all Zoning Districts
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of East Orange (the "City Council") is vested with zoning
authority pursuant to the New Jersey Municipal Land Use Law, N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq. (the "MLUL"),
including but not limited to the power to regulate land use, to designate permitted and prohibited uses
within all zoning districts, and to amend the municipal zoning ordinance consistent with the adopted
Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 51 of the Municipal Code of the City of East Orange (the "Land Use
Ordinance") governs zoning, land use, and development within the City and enumerates permitted,
conditional, and prohibited uses in each zoning district; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that data centers and substantially similar high-intensity
computational facilities, including but not limited to co-location facilities, hyperscale computing campuses,
artificial intelligence processing centers, cloud computing nodes, server farms, …
Mon Aug 17, 2026
City Council
Council to vote on Sussex Area Redevelopment Plan zoning changes
The City Council is considering Ordinance No. 29 of 2026, which amends the Sussex Area Redevelopment Plan in the Fourth Ward. The amendment revises zoning standards in the ARC-2 Mixed Use Residential/Retail District, including increasing the maximum building height from 5 to 6 stories and from 65 to 75 feet, and adjusting parking requirements. The plan area includes the former Arcadian Gardens housing complex site and Sussex Mall, and has been amended several times since 2004.
- Increases max building height in ARC-2 district from 5 to 6 stories and 65 to 75 feet
- Changes non-residential parking requirement from 1 space per 400 sq ft to 1 per 1,000 sq ft of GFA
- Adds Artist Live/Work spaces as permitted use in multifamily dwellings
- Exempts renovated existing buildings from minimum parking requirements
- Revises off-street loading requirements for apartments, restaurants, and retail
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THE CITY OF
EAST ORANGE, NEW JERSEY
ORDINANCE NO. 29 OF 2026
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE AMENDMENT TO THE SUSSEX AREA REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
PURSUANT TO THE LOCAL REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING LAW, N.J.S.A. 40:12A-1, ET SEQ.
PURPOSE: An Ordinance Amending the Amendment to the Sussex Area Redevelopment Plan
Pursuant to the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law.
WHEREAS, the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law, N.J.S.A. 40:12A-1 et seq. (the “LRHL”)
provides the statutory basis for municipalities for encouraging land redevelopment, and authorizes
municipalities to determine whether certain parcels of land within the municipality constitute an area in
need of redevelopment and create redevelopment plans; and
WHEREAS, on May 6, 2026, the City’s Principal Planner, Alexander McClean, presented an
amendment to the CAC subdistrict, which was approved and memorialized in a resolution; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Council of the City of East Orange, that the following
subsection of the Transit Village District Redevelopment Plan shall be hereby amended to read as follows:
I.
Introduction & Project Description
The Sussex Area Redevelopment (“District”) is situated in the Fourth Ward of the City of East Orange,
Essex County, New Jersey. The area is characterized by a mix of uses and zones. The area has long been an
important component of the City’s overall revitalization and housing strategy, by virtue of its proximity
and accessibility to …
Mon Aug 17, 2026
City Council
Council votes on data center ban and 100-unit housing project
The East Orange City Council is holding a committee meeting to review resolutions and ordinances. Key decisions include prohibiting data centers in all zoning districts, amending the Transit Village redevelopment plan to reduce a project from 115 to 100 units, and adopting new swimming pool safety rules. The council also reviews financial items, including payroll and contract renewals.
- Ordinance No. 26 prohibits data centers and high-intensity computational facilities in all zoning districts
- Resolution reduces the 430 Williamd Holdings LLC project from 115 to 100 residential units
- Ordinance amends cannabis ordinances to revise the Board of Cannabis Control and adjust fees
- Resolution designates CFW Holdings, LLC as redeveloper for 171-173 N. Park Street and 340 Dodd St
- Resolution adopts mandatory deep water swim competency tests and pool noise policies
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CITY OF EAST ORANGE
THE EAST ORANGE CITY COUNCIL
COMMITTEE MEETING
Monday August 17, 2026
5:30PM
AMY LEWIS
City Council Chairwoman
FIRST WARD SECOND WARD THIRD WARD
Christopher D. James Christopher Awe Bergson Leneus
Amy Lewis Sammed R. Monk Vernon Pullins, Jr.
FOURTH WARD FIFTH WARD
Casim L. Gomez Alicia Holman
Tameika Garrett-Ward Naiima H. Fauntleroy
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EAST ORANGE CITY COUNCIL
COMMITTEE MEETING
Monday, August 17, 2026
5:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
SILENT PRAYER
SUNSHINE LAW STATEMENT
This meeting, which conforms with the provisions of the Open Public Meeting Act,
Chapter 231, P.L. 1975, is a regular official City Council Meeting. Notices have been filed with
our official newspaper, with the City Clerk, and posted on the regular bulletin board. The
public is permitted to participate where stipulated on the agenda.
PEN HEARING OF CITIZENS
Pursuant to Article IV, Section 3 of the Rules of City Council, each person wishing to
address the Council, shall step up to the microphone, give his or her name in an audible
tone for the record and unless further time is granted by the Presiding Officer, shall limit
remarks to three minutes. All members of the public are expected to conduct themselves
in a proper manner. Any derogatory, abusive or threatening statements will not be
permitted. The Chair will immediately rule such conduct out of order and terminate any
further com …
Mon Aug 17, 2026
City Council
Council to consider multiple redevelopment agreements and cannabis ordinance changes
The East Orange City Council is holding a committee meeting to discuss and vote on a range of items, including several redevelopment agreements, zoning ordinances, and financial resolutions. Key actions include designating developers for scattered-site properties, amending the cannabis ordinance, and approving various contracts and payments. The agenda also includes ordinances on second reading, such as prohibiting data centers in all zoning districts.
- Resolution to reduce 430 William Holdings project from 115 to 100 residential units
- Ordinance amending cannabis ordinances to revise Board of Cannabis Control and fees
- Ordinance prohibiting data centers in all zoning districts (Ordinance No. 26)
- Resolution designating CFW Holdings as redeveloper for 171-173 N. Park Street and 340 Dodd St
- Resolution awarding contract for lead remediation and abatement
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CITY OF EAST ORANGE
THE EAST ORANGE CITY COUNCIL
COMMITTEE MEETING
Monday August 17, 2026
5:30PM
AMY LEWIS
City Council Chairwoman
FIRST WARD SECOND WARD THIRD WARD
Christopher D. James Christopher Awe Bergson Leneus
Amy Lewis Sammed R. Monk Vernon Pullins, Jr.
FOURTH WARD FIFTH WARD
Casim L. Gomez Alicia Holman
Tameika Garrett-Ward Naiima H. Fauntleroy
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EAST ORANGE CITY COUNCIL
COMMITTEE MEETING
Monday, August 17, 2026
5:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
SILENT PRAYER
SUNSHINE LAW STATEMENT
This meeting, which conforms with the provisions of the Open Public Meeting Act,
Chapter 231, P.L. 1975, is a regular official City Council Meeting. Notices have been filed with
our official newspaper, with the City Clerk, and posted on the regular bulletin board. The
public is permitted to participate where stipulated on the agenda.
OPEN HEARING OF CITIZENS
Pursuant to Article IV, Section 3 of the Rules of City Council, each person wishing to
address the Council, shall step up to the microphone, give his or her name in an audible
tone for the record and unless further time is granted by the Presiding Officer, shall limit
remarks to three minutes. All members of the public are expected to conduct themselves
in a proper manner. Any derogatory, abusive or threatening statements will not be
permitted. The Chair will immediately rule such conduct out of order and terminate any
further co …
Mon Aug 17, 2026
City Council
Council to vote on limits for certain businesses along commercial corridors
The City Council is considering Ordinance 27 of 2026, which would amend the land use code to restrict the establishment of certain commercial uses—such as liquor stores, pharmacies, barbershops, beauty salons, smoke shops, hookah lounges, formula restaurants, and laundromats—within 1,320 feet (one-quarter mile) of another business of the same type. The restriction would apply along Main Street/Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, Central Avenue, and other listed corridors, as well as in C-1 and C-2 zoning districts, with exceptions for redevelopment areas and possible relief via a use variance. The ordinance also updates definitions and the Table of Use Regulations for Commercial Districts.
- Ordinance 27 of 2026 amends Chapter 51 Land Use definitions and commercial district use regulations
- New 1,320-foot spacing rule for 14 business types including liquor stores, pharmacies, barbershops, and smoke shops
- Restriction applies to Main Street/Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, Central Avenue, and other listed corridors
- Formula restaurants would be prohibited on Main Street and Central Avenue but permitted in C1 and C2/3 districts
- Hair-braiding establishments, coin-operated laundries, and family/commercial laundries would be not permitted in all listed districts
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THE CITY OF
EAST ORANGE, NEW JERSEY
ORDINANCE NO. 27 OF 2026
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 51 “LAND USE” SUBSECTION 51-5 “DEFINITIONS”, SUBSECTION
51-99 “USE REGULATIONS FOR COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS”, AND SCHEDULE A OF CHAPTER 51 “TABLE OF
USE REGULATIONS FOR COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS” OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF EAST ORANGE, IN THE
COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY
PURPOSE: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 51 “Land Use” Subsection 51-5 “Definitions”,
Subsection 51-99 “Use Regulations for Commercial Districts”, and Schedule A
Of Chapter 51 “Table Use Regulations for Commercial Districts”
WHEREAS, the City of East Orange seeks to create a more diverse economy with a wider range of
different businesses along the City’s major commercial corridors; and
WHEREAS, in the City’s 2025 Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ) 5-Year Plan, the first strategy of the
first goal of stimulating business growth in throughout the UEZ areas is to “…invest in target campaigns to
attract businesses that can enhance the appeal of the City as a destination through both market and
financial assistance packages. Special attention will be paid to attract businesses and staffing for uses that
are most appropriate for the City.”; and
WHEREAS, the “Outline of Proposed Metrics and Measurements of Success” for the first strategy
of the first goal of the City’s UEZ 5-Year Plan is the “[n]umber of participating businesses, increasing in the
diversity of product/service offered within the City”; and …
Mon Aug 17, 2026
City Council
Council to finalize transfer of 229 North Munn Ave to Parking Authority
The City Council is considering Ordinance No. 28 of 2026, which supersedes a prior ordinance and amends an earlier one to properly authorize the transfer of city-owned property at 229 North Munn Avenue to the East Orange Parking Authority for use as a public surface parking lot. The amendment removes the requirement for shared services and revenues in exchange for the transfer. This is a procedural correction to ensure the amendment is legally complete.
- Transfer of 229 North Munn Avenue (Block 271.01, Lot 19.05) to the East Orange Parking Authority
- Supersedes Ordinance No. 17 of 2026 and amends Ordinance No. 5 of 2026
- Removes requirement for shared services and revenues in the property transfer
- Property to be developed and operated as a public surface parking lot
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THE CITY OF
EAST ORANGE, NEW JERSEY
ORDINANCE NO. 28 OF 2026
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EAST ORANGE SUPERSEDING ORDINANCE NO. 17 OF 2026
AND AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 5 OF 2026 TO REVISE PARAGRAPH 3 THEREOF,
AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF CERTAIN CITY-OWNED PROPERTY COMMONLY
KNOWN AS 229 NORTH MUNN AVENUE, EAST ORANGE, NEW JERSEY, BLOCK 271.01, LOT
19.05 ON THE CITY OF EAST ORANGE OFFICIAL TAX MAP, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:11A-
22(b)
PURPOSE: Ordinance of the City of East Orange Superseding Ordinance No. 17 of 2026
and Amending Ordinance No. 5 of 2026 to revise Paragraph 3 Thereof, Authorizing
The Transfer of certain city-owned Property Commonly known as 229 North Munn
Avenue, East Orange, New Jersey, Block 271.01, Lot 19.05 on the City of East Orange
Official Tax Map, Pursuant to N.J.S.A.40:11A-22(b)
WHEREAS, the City of East Orange (hereinafter the "City") is the owner of certain real property
within the City commonly known as 229 North Munn Avenue, City of East Orange, County of
Essex, State of New Jersey (hereinafter the "Property"); and
WHEREAS, the Parking Authority of the City of East Orange (hereinafter the "EOPA") has a stated
public purpose to provide off-street parking facilities for the benefit of the public and to aid traffic
flow in and around the City of East Orange pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:1lA-6 et seq.; and
WHEREAS, the City adopted Ordinance No. 5-2026 on March 9, 2026, authorizing the conveyance
of the …
Mon Aug 17, 2026
City Council
Council to raise certificate of habitability fees
The City Council is considering Ordinance No. 31 of 2026, which would increase fees for certificates of habitability. The standard fee would rise from $100 to $125, and the fee for new developments or substantially rehabilitated units of 10 or more would go from $75 to $100. Fees for second and subsequent reinspections would also increase from $75 to $100. The Housing Authority remains exempt from these fees under certain hardship conditions.
- Raises certificate of habitability fee from $100 to $125
- Raises fee for new developments/rehabilitated units (10+) from $75 to $100
- Raises second and subsequent reinspection fee from $75 to $100
- Retains Housing Authority exemption subject to hardship finding
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THE CITY OF
EAST ORANGE, NEW JERSEY
ORDINANCE NO. 31 OF 2026
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 159, ARTICLE V OF
THE CITY CODE ENTITLED
"VIOLATIONS; NOTICES AND ABATEMENT; CERTIFICATES"
PURPOSE: An Ordinance Amending and Supplementing Chapter 159, Article V of the City
Code entitled “Violations; Notices and Abatement; Certificates”
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of East Orange
that Chapter 159, Article V of the Code of the City of East Orange is hereby amended and
supplemented as follows:
Section 1.
(Amended Sections Only)
§ 159-46
Fee for certificate of habitability. l1l
[Amended 4-12-1971 by Ord. No. 15-1971; 11-25-1974 by Ord. No. 61-1974]
A. The fee for the issuance of a certificate of habitability shall be $100 $125, except in
the case of new developments and substantially rehabilitated units of 10 or more, for
which the fee for issuance of a certificate of habitability shall be $75 $100. The first
reinspection shall be no charge. The fee for the second and subsequent reinspections shall be
$75 $100.
[Amended 2-28-1983 by Ord.
No.
7-1983; 6-10-1987 by Ord.
No.
18-1987; 7-20-
1992 by Ord. No. 16-1992; 11-8-1993 by Ord. No. 10-1993; 2-22-1999 by Ord. No. 4-
1999; 5-12-2014 by Ord. No. 6-2014]
B. The Housing Authority of the City of East Orange shall be exempted from the
requirements of this section, provided that the Public Officer, in his discretion, finds said
f …
Wed Aug 12, 2026
City Council
East Orange City Council to discuss CY 2026 budget at special meeting
The East Orange City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the CY 2026 budget, led by the Finance committee. The agenda includes a public hearing for citizen comments. No formal votes are listed; the meeting is primarily for discussion.
- Discussion of CY 2026 budget
- Public hearing for citizen comments
- Special meeting notice filed per Open Public Meeting Act
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CITY OF EAST ORANGE
THE EAST ORANGE CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
Wednesday August 12, 2026
6:00 PM
AMY LEWIS
City Council Chairwoman
FIRST WARD SECOND WARD THIRD WARD
Christopher D. James Christopher Awe Bergson Leneus
Amy Lewis Sammed R. Monk Vernon Pullins, Jr.
FOURTH WARD FIFTH WARD
Casim L. Gomez Alicia Holman
Tameika Garrett-Ward Naiima H. Fauntleroy
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EAST ORANGE CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
Wednesday August 12, 2026
6:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
SILENT PRAYER
SUNSHINE LAW STATEMENT
This meeting, which conforms with the provisions of the Open Public Meeting Act,
Chapter 231, P.L. 1975, is a Special City Council Meeting. Notices have been filed with
our official newspaper, with the City Clerk, and posted on the regular bulletin board. The
public is permitted to participate where stipulated on the agenda.
FINANCE- BERGSON LENEUS
Fauntleroy, Holman, Awe Discussion of CY 2026 Budget
OPEN HEARING OF CITIZENS
Pursuant to Article IV, Section 3 of the Rules of City Council, each person wishing to
address the Council, shall step up to the microphone, give his or her name in an
audible tone for the record and unless further time is granted by the Presiding Officer,
shall limit remarks to three minutes.
All members of the public are expected to conduct themselves in a proper manner.
Any derogatory, abusive or threatening statements will not be permitted. The Chair
will …
Wed Aug 12, 2026
Planning & Zoning Boards
Zoning board to memorialize denial of front-yard parking variance
The East Orange Zoning Board of Adjustment is meeting to memorialize minutes from June 10, 2026, and to adopt a resolution denying a bulk variance for front-yard parking at 103 S. Burnett Street. No new or old business is scheduled. The meeting is held virtually via Zoom.
- Memorialization of minutes from June 10, 2026
- Resolution ZBA-25-0003: denial of bulk variance for front-yard parking at 103 S. Burnett Street (Block 522, Lot 4), applicant Everetta Harper
- Next meeting scheduled for September 9, 2026
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ZB Regular Meeting August 12, 2026
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44 CITY HALL PLAZA, EAST ORANGE, NJ 07018
REGULAR MEETING
VIA ZOOM at 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Please click the link below to join virtually:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84561003681?pwd=iOvLtKiCRSWkk5aGy7awgYP73Ncq4z.1
Passcode: 015703
Join our meeting by phone: (646) 931-3860 or ( 929) 205-6099
Webinar ID: 845 6100 3681
Passcode: 015703
AGENDA
The Chairman Reserves the Right to Revise the Order Of The Agenda As Needed
I. CALL TO ORDER
A.
Reading of the Sunshine Law
B.
Roll Call
C.
Determination of a Quorum
II. MEMORIALIZATION OF MINUTES OF JUNE 10, 2026
Commissioners eligible to vote: Athill, Green, Harrison, Johnson, Jones, Moses,
McClinton-Watson.
EAST ORANGE
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
TED R. GREEN, MAYOR
Jennifer Hudson, Chairperson
Alicia Cohen, Director
FAX: (862) 930-7804
PHONE: (973) 266-5486
Shirley McClinton-Watson,
Vice-Chairperson
Janis Nelson
Land Use Administrator
ZB Regular Meeting August 12, 2026
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III. MEMORIALIZATION OF RESOLUTIONS
1. ZBA-25-0003 Denied July 8, 2026
APPLICANT : Everetta Harper
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 103 S. Burnett Street (Block 522, Lot 4)
PRESENTER: Charles Schmidt, AIA
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: In accordance with Chapter 51, the applicant seeks bulk
variance approval to create front yard parking. This site is located in the TR-2 zone where
the use is not permitted.
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Wed Aug 12, 2026
City Council
East Orange City Council to discuss CY2026 budget at special meeting
The East Orange City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss budget-related matters for the CY2026 Budget. Formal action may be taken, though the agenda does not specify particular items.
- Discussion of CY2026 Budget
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THE CITY of EAST ORANGE, NEW JERSEY
TED R. GREEN, MAYOR
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
44 City Hall Plaza, East Orange, N.].07018
(973) 266-5110 = FAX: (862) 930-7812
CYNTHIA S. BROWN, RMC/CMC
City Clerk
cynthia brown@eastoramge-nj.gov
PUBLIC NOTICE
In accordance with the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act,
Chapter 231, P.L. 1975, Public Notice is hereby given that the East
Orange City Council will hold a Special Meeting on Wednesday,
August 12, 2026, at 6:00 P.M. The purpose of this Special Meeting
is to discuss budget-related matters pertaining to the CY2026
Budget.
Said Meeting will take place at East Orange City Hall, 44 City Hall
Plaza, East Orange, New Jersey, in the City Council Chambers.
Formal action may be taken.
Amy Lewis Bergson Leneus Justin R. Brown
City Council Chairwoman Finance Chairman Deputy City Clerk
Wed Aug 5, 2026
Planning & Zoning Boards
Planning Board to hear 3 subdivision applications and 1 variance request
The East Orange Planning Board will hold a regular meeting to consider three subdivision applications and one variance request. No specific project names or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda. The meeting is scheduled for August 5, 2026.
- Three subdivision applications to be reviewed
- One variance request to be considered
- No public hearings or ordinances listed
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1. Planning Board Regular Meeting Agenda 8-5-2026
Documents:
80526 (1).PDF
Fri Jul 31, 2026
City Council
East Orange City Council to introduce Calendar Year 2026 Budget
The City Council will meet to introduce the 2026 budget and discuss financial applications. The body is also considering a contract amendment for pool maintenance and the cancellation of specific trust fund balances.
- Introduction of Calendar Year 2026 Budget (Resolution 1-274)
- Amending a non-fair and open contract to ABCS Pool Service, Inc for municipal pool maintenance (Resolution 1-273)
- Application to the Local Finance Board (Resolution 1-275)
- Transitional Aid Application for Calendar Year 2026 (Resolution 1-276)
- Resolution to cancel certain trust fund balances (Resolution 1-277)
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CITY OF EAST ORANGE
THE EAST ORANGE CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
Friday, JULY 31, 2026
5:30PM
AMY LEWIS
City Council Chairwoman
FIRST WARD SECOND WARD THIRD WARD
Christopher D. James Christopher Awe Bergson Leneus
Amy Lewis Sammed R. Monk Vernon Pullins, Jr.
FOURTH WARD FIFTH WARD
Casim L. Gomez Alicia Holman
Tameika Garrett-Ward Naiima H. Fauntleroy
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SPECIAL MEETING
Friday July 31, 2026
5:30 P.M.
SUNSHINE LAW STATEMENT
This meeting, which conforms with the provisions of the Open Public Meeting Act,
Chapter 231, P.L. 1975, is a regular official City Council Meeting. Notices have been filed
with our official newspaper, with the City Clerk, and posted on the regular bulletin board.
The public is permitted to participate where stipulated on the agenda.
ROLL CALL
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
ARTS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS- TAMEIKA GARRETT-WARD
Awe, Gomez, Monk
Resolutions 1-273 Resolution Amending The Award Of A Non-Fair And
Open Contract To ABCS Pool Service, Inc For Municipal Poo!
Maintenance Services
FINANCE- BERGSON LENEUS
Fauntleroy, Holman, Awe
Resolutions 1-274 — Introduction Of Calendar Year 2026 Budget
1-275 Resolution Authorizing An Application To The Local
Finance Board Pursuant To N.J.S.A. 40A:A:4-45.3ee
1-276 Resolution Authorizing The City of East Orange To
Submit A Transitional Aid Application For Calendar
Year 2026
1-277 Resolution To C …
Fri Jul 31, 2026
City Council
East Orange City Council holds special meeting with bond and contract votes
The East Orange City Council will hold a special meeting to vote on multiple resolutions, including a contract amendment for municipal pool maintenance and bond ordinances totaling up to $18 million. The council will also introduce the 2026 budget and hear public comments under the Open Public Meeting Act.
- Amend contract with ABCS Pool Service, Inc. for municipal pool maintenance
- Vote on up to $18,000,000 in General Improvement Bonds, Series 2026
- Introduce Calendar Year 2026 Budget
- Cancel certain trust fund and appropriations balances for completed projects
- Submit Transitional Aid Application for Calendar Year 2026
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CITY OF EAST ORANGE
THE EAST ORANGE CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
Friday, JULY 31, 2026
5:30PM
AMY LEWIS
City Council Chairwoman
FIRST WARD SECOND WARD THIRD WARD
Christopher D. James Christopher Awe Bergson Leneus
Amy Lewis Sammed R. Monk Vernon Pullins, Jr.
FOURTH WARD FIFTH WARD
Casim L. Gomez Alicia Holman
Tameika Garrett-Ward Naiima H. Fauntleroy
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EAST ORANGE CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
Friday July 31, 2026
5:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
SILENT PRAYER
SUNSHINE LAW STATEMENT
This meeting, which conforms with the provisions of the Open Public Meeting Act,
Chapter 231, P.L. 1975, is a regular official City Council Meeting. Notices have been filed
with our official newspaper, with the City Clerk, and posted on the regular bulletin board.
The public is permitted to participate where stipulated on the agenda.
ARTS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS- TAMEIKA GARRETT-WARD
Awe, Gomez, Monk
Resolutions 1-273
FINANCE- BERGSON LENEUS
Fauntleroy, Holman, Awe
Resolutions 1-274
1-275
1-276
1-277
1-278
1-279
Resolution Amending The Award Of A Non-Fair And
Open Contract To ABCS Pool Service, Inc For Municipal Pool
Maintenance Services
Resolution Authorizing An Application To The Local Finance
Board Pursuant To N.J.S.A. 40A:A:4-45.3ee
Resolution Authorizing The City of East Orange To
Submit A Transitional Aid Application For Calendar
Year 2026
Resolution To Canc …
Fri Jul 31, 2026
City Council
Council to introduce 2026 budget, issue up to $29.6M in bonds and notes
The East Orange City Council is holding a special meeting to consider several financial resolutions, including amending a pool maintenance contract, applying for state aid, and authorizing the sale of up to $18 million in general improvement bonds and $11.6 million in bond anticipation notes. The council will also introduce the calendar year 2026 budget. A public hearing and citizen comments are scheduled.
- Resolution amending non-fair and open contract to ABCS Pool Service, Inc. for municipal pool maintenance
- Resolution authorizing application to Local Finance Board for transitional aid
- Resolution to cancel certain trust fund balances and appropriation balances of completed projects
- Resolution authorizing sale of up to $18,000,000 General Improvement Bonds, Series 2026
- Resolution authorizing sale of up to $11,609,550 Bond Anticipation Notes, Series 2026
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CITY OF EAST ORANGE
THE EAST ORANGE CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
Friday, JULY 31, 2026
5:30PM
AMY LEWIS
City Council Chairwoman
FIRST WARD SECOND WARD THIRD WARD
Christopher D. James Christopher Awe Bergson Leneus
Amy Lewis Sammed R. Monk Vernon Pullins, Jr.
FOURTH WARD FIFTH WARD
Casim L. Gomez Alicia Holman
Tameika Garrett-Ward Naiima H. Fauntleroy
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SPECIAL MEETING
Friday July 31, 2026
5:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
SILENT PRAYER
SUNSHINE LAW STATEMENT
This meeting, which conforms with the provisions of the Open Public Meeting Act,
Chapter 231, P.L. 1975, is a regular official City Council Meeting. Notices have been filed
with our official newspaper, with the City Clerk, and posted on the regular bulletin board.
The public is permitted to participate where stipulated on the agenda.
ARTS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS- TAMEIKA GARRETT-WARD
Awe, Gomez, Monk
Resolutions 1-273
FINANCE- BERGSON LENEUS
Fauntleroy, Holman, Awe
Resolutions 1-274
1-275
1-276
1-277
1-278
1-279
Resolution Amending The Award Of A Non-Fair And
Open Contract To ABCS Pool Service, Inc For Municipal Pool
Maintenance Services
Resolution Authorizing An Application To The Local Finance
Board Pursuant To N.J.S.A. 40A:A:4-45.3ee
Resolution Authorizing The City of East Orange To
Submit A Transitional Aid Application For Calendar
Year 2026
Resolution To Cancel Cer …
Tue Jul 21, 2026
Board of Health
Board of Health reviews public health programs and licensing updates
The East Orange Board of Health will discuss progress on nursing internship programs, community communication efforts, and licensing regulations for personal care services. Updates include documentation status for a local development site and mental health patient data trends.
- Review progress of public health and nursing internship programs
- Discuss licensing updates for hair/nail salons, tattoo parlors, and barber shops
- Address final documentation needed from developer for 33 Evergreen location
- Review CareWell data on mental health patient care (inpatient vs outpatient)
- Update on hiring for 2 vacant Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) positions
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EAST ORANGE BOARD OF HEALTH
REGULAR MEETING
East Orange Department of Health and Human Resources
143 New Street
East Orange, New Jersey 07017
July 21, 2026
5:30 p.m.
AGENDA
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City of East
Orange
NEW JERSEY
Meeting called by: President Harris
Reading of the Open Public Meeting Act
Call to order:
Zoom Meeting Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81432305577?pwd=QvVOusc8agnbb8gwJr4xBnTfNJw475.1
Meeting ID: 814 3230 5577
Passcode: 264
void(0).url
Approval of Meeting Minutes for June16, 2026
President Announcement:
Topics of interest
1. Progress of the public health and nursing internship programs
2. Update on efforts to improve community communication.
3. Status of final documentation needed from the developer for the 33 Evergreen location.
4. Update on HD inclusion on City’s website
5. CareWell data on patients with mental health issues, inpatient vs outpatient.
6. Update on hiring 2 REHS vacant positions.
Board Legal Council: Attorney Emeka Madubuogo
1. Licensing- Mercantile License- regulate operation of hair and nail salons, eyebrow tenting/dying and
tattooing, barber shops parlors, etc.
Health Department Updates:
Thu Jul 16, 2026
Planning & Zoning Boards
Public hearing for 142-144 Halsted Street development
This special Planning Board meeting includes public hearings for proposed developments at 142 and 144 Halsted Street, with documents from Halsted Street Dev LLC. No other items are listed beyond the hearing-related files.
- Public hearing for development at 142 Halsted Street
- Public hearing for development at 144 Halsted Street
- Applicant: Halsted Street Dev LLC / Halsted Development LLC
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Planning Board Special Meeting Agenda 7-16-2026
PB 71626 SPEC.PDF
Hearing Documents 7-16-2026
FINAL 142 HALSTED SPECIAL LEGAL AD 2.PDF
HALSTE STREET DEV LLC PUBLICATION 2.PDF
HALSTE STREET DEV LLC PUBLICATION.PDF
HALSTED 142144HALSTED DEVELOPMENT LLC-1810.PDF
142 HALSTED SPECIAL LEGAL AD.PDF
144 HALSTED SPECIAL LEGAL AD.PDF
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Mon Jul 13, 2026
City Council
City Council authorizes $8.1 million bond to fund emergency deferred charges
The East Orange City Council meeting will consider a range of resolutions and ordinances, including contract renewals, planning board directives, and a new ordinance prohibiting data centers in all zoning districts. It will also vote on professional service contracts and multiple bond authorizations, notably an $8.1 million refunding bond to cover deferred charges from 2025. Additional items include settlement of litigation and various public‑service approvals.
- Resolution renewing contract with Nu‑Way Concessionaires, Inc. for the Summer Food Service Program
- Ordinance amending Chapter 51 (Land Use) to prohibit data centers in all zoning districts
- Resolution awarding a $195,000 professional contract for the municipal auditor
- Bond ordinance authorizing issuance of $8,100,000 refunding bonds for emergency deferred charges
- Resolution authorizing settlement of litigation in Stacey A. Richardson v. City of East Orange
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CITY OF EAST ORANGE
THE EAST ORANGE CITY COUNCIL
COMMITTEE MEETING
Monday July 13, 2026
5:30PM
AMY LEWIS
City Council Chairwoman
FIRST WARD SECOND WARD THIRD WARD
Christopher D. James Christopher Awe Bergson Leneus
Amy Lewis Sammed R. Monk Vernon Pullins, Jr.
FOURTH WARD FIFTH WARD
Casim L. Gomez Alicia Holman
Tameika Garrett-Ward Naiima H. Fauntleroy
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COMMITTEE MEETING
Monday, July 13, 2026
5:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
SILENT PRAYER
SUNSHINE LAW STATEMENT
This meeting, which conforms with the provisions of the Open Public Meeting Act,
Chapter 231, P.L. 1975, is a regular official City Council Meeting. Notices have been filed with
our official newspaper, with the City Clerk, and posted on the regular bulletin board. The
public is permitted to participate where stipulated on the agenda.
OPEN HEARING OF CITIZENS
Pursuant to Article IV, Section 3 of the Rules of City Council, each person wishing to
address the Council, shall step up to the microphone, give his or her name in an audible
tone for the record and unless further time is granted by the Presiding Officer, shall limit
remarks to three minutes. All members of the public are expected to conduct themselves
in a proper manner. Any derogatory, abusive or threatening statements will not be
permitted. The Chair will immediately rule such conduct out of order and terminate any
further comme …
Mon Jul 13, 2026
City Council
East Orange Council to consider $11.6 million in refunding bonds
The City Council is holding public hearings and final votes on two bond ordinances to restructure debt and fund deferred charges. The body will also consider ordinances to prohibit data centers and amend land use and redevelopment plans.
- Bond Ordinance No. 24: Up to $3,500,000 for General Obligation Refunding Bonds
- Bond Ordinance No. 25: $8,100,000 to fund $7,987,070.27 in 2025 deferred charges
- Ordinance No. 26: Prohibiting data centers and high-intensity computational facilities in all zoning districts
- Professional contract for Municipal Auditor for $195,000.00
- Ordinance No. 28: Transfer of city-owned property at 229 North Munn Avenue
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CITY OF EAST ORANGE
THE EAST ORANGE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Monday, July 13, 2026
AMY LEWIS
City Council Chairwoman
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EAST ORANGE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Monday, July 13, 2026
6:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
PUBLIC HEARING
Bond Ordinance No. 24 of 2026
Refunding Bond Ordinance Authorizing the Issuance of Not to Exceed $3,500,000 Aggregate Principal Amount of General
Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2026 (Federally Taxable) by the City of east Orange, In the County of Essex, State
of New Jersey for the Purpose of Restructuring a Portion of Its Outstanding Debt and Appropriating the Proceeds Therefor
and Financing the Cost Thereof
Bond Ordinance No. 25 of 2026
A Refunding Bond Ordinance Authorizing the Issuance of $8, 100,000 Aggregate Principal Amount of Refunding Bonds
and/or Notes by the City of East Orange, in the County of Essex, State of New Jersey, for the Purpose of Funding an
Emergency Temporary Appropriation to Fund $7,987,070.27 in Deferred Charges from the 2025 Calendar Year
PRESENTATIONS
MINUTES
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PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
1. Correspondence received July 10, 2026 from Matrix New World Engineering Land Surveying and Landscape
Architecture, P.C. regarding Revised Classification Ex …
Mon Jul 13, 2026
City Council
Council to vote on $11.6M in bond refunding and new data-center ban
The East Orange City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on two bond ordinances totaling $11.6 million to restructure existing debt and cover deferred 2025 charges. It will also introduce an ordinance to prohibit data centers in all zoning districts and consider multiple contracts, appointments, and fee adjustments.
- Bond Ordinance No. 24 of 2026: $3.5M in refunding bonds for debt restructuring
- Bond Ordinance No. 25 of 2026: $8.1M in refunding bonds to cover $7,987,070.27 in deferred 2025 charges
- Ordinance No. 26 of 2026: Proposal to ban data centers and high-intensity computational facilities in all zoning districts
- Resolution I-257: Awarding $195,000 municipal auditor contract
- Resolution I-261: Renewing $X annual maintenance agreement for East Orange Police Department body-worn cameras with Axon Enterprise
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CITY OF EAST ORANGE
THE EAST ORANGE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Monday, July 13, 2026
AMY LEWIS
City Council Chairwoman
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EAST ORANGE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Monday, July 13, 2026
6:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
PUBLIC HEARING
Bond Ordinance No. 24 of 2026
Refunding Bond Ordinance Authorizing the Issuance of Not to Exceed $3,500,000 Aggregate Principal Amount of General
Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2026 (Federally Taxable) by the City of east Orange, In the County of Essex, State
of New Jersey for the Purpose of Restructuring a Portion of Its Outstanding Debt and Appropriating the Proceeds Therefor
and Financing the Cost Thereof
Bond Ordinance No. 25 of 2026
A Refunding Bond Ordinance Authorizing the Issuance of $8, 100,000 Aggregate Principal Amount of Refunding Bonds
and/or Notes by the City of East Orange, in the County of Essex, State of New Jersey, for the Purpose of Funding an
Emergency Temporary Appropriation to Fund $7,987,070.27 in Deferred Charges from the 2025 Calendar Year
PRESENTATIONS
MINUTES
Minutes can be viewed Here:
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PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
1. Correspondence received July 10, 2026, from Matrix New World Engineering Land Surveying and Landscape
Architecture, P.C. regarding Revised Classification Exception Area (CEA) Notification …
Wed Jul 8, 2026
Planning & Zoning Boards
Zoning Board meets; agenda shows only one property reference
The agenda for the East Orange Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting on July 8, 2026, contains a public notice, Zoom link, and documents for a property at 103 S Burnett Street. No specific applications, ordinances, or decisions are described in the provided text; the agenda is largely procedural and lacking substantive detail.
- Reference to property at 103 S Burnett Street
- Public notice of the meeting
- Zoom link for remote participation
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Zoning Board Regular Meeting Agenda 7-8-2026
70826 .PDF
Hearing Documents 7-8-2026
103 S BURNETT ST - A-001_SS.JPG
PUBLIC NOTICE OF ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING
WEDNESDAY JULY 8 2026 AT 7PM (002).PDF
Zoom Link 7-8-2026
ZONING BOARD JULY8TH ZOOM LINK FOR PUBLIC NOTICE.PDF
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Wed Jul 1, 2026
Planning & Zoning Boards
Planning Board to hear subdivision application for 81 N 15th Street
The East Orange Planning Board will hold a regular meeting on July 1, 2026. The agenda includes a subdivision application for 81 North 15th Street and a review of revised plans for 121 Hollywood. The meeting will be held via Zoom as indicated by a posted public notice link.
- Subdivision application for 81 North 15th Street
- Revised plans for 121 Hollywood per prior board comments
- Planning review and zoning drawings for 81 N 15th Street
- Public hearing via Zoom link provided
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Planning Board Regular Meeting Agenda 7-1-2026
70126 REV.PDF
Hearing Documents 7-1-2026
81 N 15TH STREET FILED APPLICATION.PDF
81 NORTH FIFTEENTH STREET EAST ORANGE - EXISTING SURVEY TOPO (6-
26-26).PDF
81 NORTH FIFTEENTH STREET EAST ORANGE - SUBDIVISION (6-26-26).PDF
LEGAL NOTICE 81 NORTH 15TH STREET.PDF
PLANNING BOARD JULY 1ST ZOOM LINK FOR PUBLIC NOTICE.PDF
81 N 15TH STREET - ZONING DRAWINGS 06-26-2026 SIGNED30.PDF
81 NORTH 15TH STREET_PLANNING REVIEW_06.30.2026.PDF
121 HOLLYWOOD REVISED PLANS PER PB COMMENTS.PDF
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Mon Jun 22, 2026
City Council
Council to vote on $23.5M in tax anticipation notes and refunding bonds
The City Council will hold public hearings on four ordinances, including amendments to the Scattered Sites Redevelopment Plan, long-term tax exemptions for Heritage House and 150 N. Arlington Ave, and a stop sign ordinance. The Finance Committee proposes resolutions authorizing $23.5 million in tax anticipation notes, two refunding bond issues totaling $11.6 million, and an emergency appropriation of $7.99 million. A shared service agreement with Orange Township for health officer services is also on the consent agenda.
- Public hearing on Ordinance No. 20 - amending Scattered Sites Redevelopment Plan
- Public hearing on Ordinance No. 21 & 22 - long-term tax exemptions for Heritage House and 150 N. Arlington Ave
- Resolution I-244 - $23,500,000 tax anticipation notes
- Resolutions I-245 & I-246 - $3,500,000 and $8,100,000 refunding bonds
- Resolution I-247 - emergency appropriation of $7,987,070.27 for deferred charges from 2025
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CITY OF EAST ORANGE
THE EAST ORANGE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Monday, June 22, 2026
AMY LEWIS
City Council Chairwoman
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EAST ORANGE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Monday, June 8, 2026
6:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
PUBLIC HEARING
Ordinance No. 20 of 2026
An Ordinance Amending the East Orange Scattered Sites Redevelopment Plan Pursuant to the Local Redevelopment
and Housing Law, N.J.S.A.40:12a-1, Et seq
Ordinance No. 21 of 2026
An Ordinance of the City of East Orange, in the County of Essex, State of New Jersey, Approving a Long Term Tax
Exemption and Authorizing the Execution of a Financial Agreement by and between the City of East Orange and
Heritage House Preservation L.P., Pursuant to the Long Term Tax Exemption Law, N.J.S.A. 40a:20-1 et seq
Ordinance No. 22 of 2026
An Ordinance of the City of East Orange, in the County of Essex, State of New Jersey, Approving a Long Term
Tax Exemption and Authorizing the Execution of a Financial Agreement by and between the City of East Orange
and 150 N. Arlington Ave Propco, LLC, Pursuant to the Long Term Tax Exemption Law, N.J.S.A. 40a:20-1 et seq
Ordinance No. 23 of 2026
An Ordinance Amending and Supplementing Article II Chapter 260-9 of the City Code Entitled “Stop Intersections”
To Provide for the Creation of Stop Signs …
Mon Jun 22, 2026
City Council
Council to discuss $23.5M borrowing, emergency appropriation, and Heritage House tax exemption
At this committee meeting, the East Orange City Council will discuss multiple financial items, including authorizing up to $23.5 million in tax anticipation notes, an emergency temporary appropriation of $7,987,070.27 to cover deferred charges from 2025, and estimated property tax billing for the third quarter of 2026. The council will also consider first-reading ordinances for a long-term tax exemption with Heritage House Preservation L.P. and refunding bonds totaling $11.6 million, along with second-reading ordinances for a scattered sites redevelopment plan amendment and additional tax exemption agreements. Other items include a shared service agreement with Orange Township for health officer services and approval of payroll and bills.
- Resolution authorizing up to $23,500,000 in tax anticipation notes for 2026
- Emergency temporary appropriation of $7,987,070.27 for deferred charges from 2025
- First-reading ordinance approving a long-term tax exemption with Heritage House Preservation L.P.
- Refunding bond ordinances totaling $3,500,000 and $8,100,000 to restructure debt
- Resolution to authorize estimated property tax billing for the third quarter of 2026
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CITY OF EAST ORANGE
THE EAST ORANGE CITY COUNCIL
COMMITTEE MEETING *DRAFT*
Monday June 22, 2026
5:30PM
AMY LEWIS
City Council Chairwoman
FIRST WARD SECOND WARD THIRD WARD
Christopher D. James Christopher Awe Bergson Leneus
Amy Lewis Sammed R. Monk Vernon Pullins, Jr.
FOURTH WARD FIFTH WARD
Casim L. Gomez Alicia Holman
Tameika Garrett-Ward Naiima H. Fauntleroy
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EAST ORANGE CITY COUNCIL
COMMITTEE MEETING
Monday, June 22, 2026
5:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
SILENT PRAYER
SUNSHINE LAW STATEMENT
This meeting, which conforms with the provisions of the Open Public Meeting Act,
Chapter 231, P.L. 1975, is a regular official City Council Meeting. Notices have been filed with
our official newspaper, with the City Clerk, and posted on the regular bulletin board. The
public is permitted to participate where stipulated on the agenda.
OPEN HEARING OF CITIZENS
Pursuant to Article IV, Section 3 of the Rules of City Council, each person wishing to
address the Council, shall step up to the microphone, give his or her name in an audible
tone for the record and unless further time is granted by the Presiding Officer, shall limit
remarks to three minutes. All members of the public are expected to conduct themselves
in a proper manner. Any derogatory, abusive or threatening statements will not be
permitted. The Chair will immediately rule such conduct out of order and terminate any
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Mon Jun 22, 2026
City Council
Council to vote on amending Scattered Sites Redevelopment Plan
The City Council holds a public hearing and considers first reading of an ordinance to adopt amendments to the Scattered Sites Redevelopment Plan. The amendments add nine redevelopment sites at specified addresses and remove 148 North Arlington Avenue. The Planning Board recommended the changes, including permitting townhouses and reducing density at two East Park Street properties.
- Public hearing and first reading of ordinance amending the Scattered Sites Redevelopment Plan
- Adds redevelopment sites: 102 and 122 North Maple Ave, 543 South Clinton St, 217 and 223 Amherst St, 340 Dodd St, 171-173 North Park St, 46 and 50 East Park St
- Removes Block 271.01, Lot 25 (148 North Arlington Ave) from the plan
- Planning Board conditioned inclusion of 46 and 50 East Park St on townhouses as a permitted use and reduced density
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ORDINANCE NO. 2O _ oF 2026
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE EAST ORANGE SCATTERED SITES REDEVELOPMENT PLAN PURSUANT
TO THE LOCAL REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING LAW, N.J.S.A. 40:12A-1, ET SEQ.
WHEREAS, the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law, N.J.S.A. 40:12A-1 et seq. (the “LRHL”)
provides the statutory basis for municipalities for encouraging land redevelopment, and authorizes
municipalities to determine whether certain parcels of land within the municipality constitute an area in
need of redevelopment and create redevelopment plans; and
WHEREAS, on September 15, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution I-282 to direct the
Planning Board to investigate whether 102 North Maple Avenue on Block 174, Lot 24; 122 North Maple
Avenue on Block 174, Lot 18.01; 543 South Clinton Street on Block 462, Lot 34; 217 Amherst Street on
Block 492, Lot 29; 223 Amherst Street on Block 492, Lot 27; 340 Dodd Street on Block 882, Lot 27; 171-173
North Park Street on Block 901, Lot 1; 46 East Park Street on Block 820, Lot 10; and 50 East Park Street on
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Mon Jun 22, 2026
City Council
East Orange Council to consider $23.5M in tax anticipation notes
The East Orange City Council will hold public hearings on ordinances amending the scattered sites redevelopment plan, approving long-term tax exemptions for Heritage House Preservation L.P. and 150 N. Arlington Ave Propco, LLC, and creating new stop intersections. The consent agenda includes payroll, bill payment, a $23.5 million tax anticipation note issuance, refunding bonds, and an emergency appropriation for deferred charges from 2025. Under new business, bond ordinances for refunding and emergency funding will be introduced.
- Ordinance amending the East Orange Scattered Sites Redevelopment Plan
- Long-term tax exemption for Heritage House Preservation L.P. (Ordinance 21)
- Long-term tax exemption for 150 N. Arlington Ave Propco, LLC (Ordinance 22)
- Resolution authorizing up to $23,500,000 in Tax Anticipation Notes of 2026
- Resolution authorizing emergency temporary appropriation of $7,987,070.27 for deferred charges from 2025
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CITY OF EAST ORANGE
THE EAST ORANGE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Monday, June 22, 2026
AMY LEWIS
City Council Chairwoman
@EOCITYCOUNCIL
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EAST ORANGE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Monday, June 22, 2026
6:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
PUBLIC HEARING
Ordinance No. 20 of 2026
An Ordinance Amending the East Orange Scattered Sites Redevelopment Plan Pursuant to the Local Redevelopment
and Housing Law, N.J.S.A.40:12a-1, Et seq
Ordinance No. 21 of 2026
An Ordinance of the City of East Orange, in the County of Essex, State of New Jersey, Approving a Long Term Tax
Exemption and Authorizing the Execution of a Financial Agreement by and between the City of East Orange and
Heritage House Preservation L.P., Pursuant to the Long Term Tax Exemption Law, N.J.S.A. 40a:20-1 et seq
Ordinance No. 22 of 2026
An Ordinance of the City of East Orange, in the County of Essex, State of New Jersey, Approving a Long Term
Tax Exemption and Authorizing the Execution of a Financial Agreement by and between the City of East Orange
and 150 N. Arlington Ave Propco, LLC, Pursuant to the Long Term Tax Exemption Law, N.J.S.A. 40a:20-1 et seq
Ordinance No. 23 of 2026
An Ordinance Amending and Supplementing Article II Chapter 260-9 of the City Code Entitled “Stop Intersections”
To Provide for the Creation of Stop Signs
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💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $4.1M | LIFELINE MEDICAL SERVICES, INC. Department of Veterans Affairs · AMBULANCE SERVICES FOR THE CMCVAMC IN PHILADELPHIA, PA |
| $4.0M | LIFELINE MEDICAL SERVICES, INC. Department of Veterans Affairs · AMBULANCE SERVICES FOR THE CMCVAMC IN PHILADELPHIA, PA |
| $3.5M | LIFELINE MEDICAL SERVICES, INC. Department of Veterans Affairs · AMBULANCE SERVICES FOR THE CMCVAMC IN PHILADELPHIA, PA |
| $3.4M | LIFELINE MEDICAL SERVICES, INC. Department of Veterans Affairs · AMBULANCE SERVICES FOR THE CMCVAMC IN PHILADELPHIA, PA |
| $3.3M | VIRGO MEDICAL SERVICES INC Department of Veterans Affairs · WHEELCHAIR VAN TRANSPORTATION SERVICES - PHILADELPHIA VAMC - |
| $3.3M | VIRGO MEDICAL SERVICES INC Department of Veterans Affairs · WHEELCHAIR VAN TRANSPORTATION SERVICES - PHILADELPHIA VAMC - |
| $2.9M | VIRGO MEDICAL SERVICES INC Department of Veterans Affairs · WHEELCHAIR VAN TRANSPORTATION SERVICES - CMCVAMC IN PHILADELPHIA |
| $2.5M | HVM ASSOCIATES LLC Department of Veterans Affairs · BLS AND SCT AMBULANCE TRANSPORTS FOR ELIGIBLE VETERANS AT NJHCS |
| $2.4M | VIRGO MEDICAL SERVICES INC Department of Veterans Affairs · WHEELCHAIR VAN TRANSPORTATION SERVICES - PHILADELPHIA VAMC |
| $2.3M | LIFELINE MEDICAL SERVICES, INC. Department of Veterans Affairs · AMBULANCE SERVICES FOR CMCVAMC PHILADELPHIA, PA |
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🌐 County-level context (Essex County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Net migration-6,783 people (-$265.1M net AGI · 2023)
Federal disasters (10 yr)6 ({"Hurricane": 10, "Flood": 6, "Severe Storm": 6, "Snowstorm" · last Sun Sep 5, 2021)
Traffic fatalities5 (2 pedestrian · 2024)
Business establishments19,392 (295,575 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$2,140/mo (3,930 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy29.7% (low numeracy 44% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
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Permitted housing units
The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$426.9M
Spending$507.3M
Operating spending ran ahead of revenue this year.
Debt load MODERATE
Outstanding debt$99.6M
Debt-to-revenue0.23×
Debt-load index66 / 100
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