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Passaic CountyNJ averageUS Census ACS
Median home value
$439,400 Municipal budget
Total revenue$624.1M (FY2023)
Total spending$545.0M (FY2023)
Taxes$347.5M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$282.6M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$1,052 (FY2023)
🗳️ Election results (21 races)
Local election returns — winner marked ✓.
County Commission 2026-06-02
Orlando Cruz ✓ 16,223 · Nicholas Veliky ✓ 14,082 · Daniel T. Sagan ✓ 9,819 · Bill J. Rodriguez ✓ 8,352 · Ali Aljarrah 7,552 · Ralph Feliciano 4,887
Mayor 2026-05-12
MNA André SAYEGH ✓ 7,020 · MNA Alex MENDEZ 6,397 · MNA Michael JACKSON 5,325 · MNA Mohammed AKHTARUZZAMAN 2,421 · Write-In-Vote 60
City Council at-Large 2026-05-12
MNB Paula ALFORD ✓ 5,661 · MNB Lilisa MIMMS ✓ 5,261 · MNB Maritza DAVILA ✓ 5,011 · MNB Md Forid UDDIN 4,159 · MNB Sonia DELIZ 3,613 · MNB Casey MELVIN 3,279
County Commission 2025-11-04
DEM Christina SCHRATZ ✓ 79,511 · DEM Michael RAMAGLIA ✓ 78,630 · REP Nicolino GALLO 58,696 · REP Danilo RAMIREZ 57,694 · Write-In-Vote 217
City Council at-Large WAYNE 2025-11-04
REP Jason DeSTEFANO ✓ 11,994 · REP Donald DeDIO, Jr. ✓ 11,852 · REP Frank PIETROPAOLO ✓ 11,734 · DEM Francine RITTER 9,091 · DEM Corey Tyrone McKINNEY 8,715 · DEM Dylan J. ORREN-KING 8,352
City Council at Large HAWTHORNE 2025-11-04
REP Anna Marie SASSO ✓ 4,052 · REP Bruce A. BENNETT ✓ 4,034 · REP Dominic MELE ✓ 3,948 · DEM Tara TEMPRANO 3,726 · DEM Paul DUERR 3,568 · DEM John F. 'Jack' LOHR 3,561
County Commission 2025-06-10
Christina Schratz ✓ 28,403 · Michael Ramaglia ✓ 25,112 · Nicolino Gallo ✓ 15,543 · Danilo Ramirez ✓ 14,079 · Write-In-Vote 114
City Council at-Large 2025-05-13
Jose R. 'Joe' GARCIA ✓ 3,169 · Daniel S. MAYER ✓ 2,834 · Terrence L. LOVE ✓ 2,779 · Write-In-Vote 141
County Commission 2024-11-05
DEM Cassandra LAZZARA ✓ 92,482 · DEM John BARTLETT ✓ 91,226 · DEM Rodney A. De VORE ✓ 91,049 · REP Nicolino GALLO 87,695 · REP Assad MUJTABA 85,901 · REP William CYTOWICZ 85,145
City Council UNEXPIRED TERM CLIFTON 2024-11-05
Chris D'AMATO ✓ 8,833 · Richard MEJIA 5,903 · George SILVA 5,105 · Edward 'Ed' NUNEZ 4,022 · Write-In-Vote/Votar por Escrito 119
County Commission 2024-06-04
Cassandra LAZZARA ✓ 15,427 · John BARTLETT ✓ 13,901 · Rodney A. De VORE ✓ 13,252 · Nicolino GALLO ✓ 13,109 · William CYTOWICZ ✓ 12,873 · Assad MUJTABA ✓ 12,635
County Commission 2023-11-07
DEM Bruce JAMES ✓ 34,763 · DEM Orlando CRUZ ✓ 34,263 · REP Kelley AMICO 32,189 · REP Andrena 'Andie' PEGEL 31,544 · Write-In-Vote 686
Recent meetings
Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 5:30 PM
Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
County board to vote on contracts, settlements, and road projects
The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on August 11, 2026, to consider a consent agenda with numerous resolutions. These include settlements of workers' compensation lawsuits, contracts for legal services, software and maintenance agreements, and various public works projects. The board will also hear presentations on food access and security, and recognize community achievements.
- Settlement of workers' compensation litigation in Sulai Crum v. County of Passaic and Craig Goodson v. County of Passaic
- Two-year agreement with SOE Software Corporation for election night reporting software
- Contract award to Smith-Sondy Asphalt Construction Company for the 2026 Road Resurfacing Program
- Contract award to Denville Line Painting, Inc. for the 2026 Line Striping Program
- Shared services agreement with Morris County for snow removal on Oak Ridge Road in West Milford
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County Administration Building
401 Grand Street
Paterson, NJ 07505
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County of Passaic
Board of County Commissioners
Regular Meeting
401 Grand Street
Paterson, New Jersey 07505
Tel: 973-881-4402
Fax: 973-742-3746
Director Cassandra "Sandi"
Lazzara
Deputy Director Orlando Cruz
Rodney De Vore
Bruce James
Michael Ramaglia
Christina Schratz
Nicholas Veliky
Matthew P. Jordan, Esq..
Administrator
Nadege D. Allwaters, Esq.
County Counsel
Louis E. Imhof III,
Clerk Of The Board
OFFICE OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Meeting Venue
Date:
Location:
County Administration
Building
401 Grand Street
Paterson, NJ 07505
August 11, 2026 5:30 PM
A.
Roll Call:
1.
De Vore
2.
James
3.
Ramaglia
4.
Schratz
5.
Veliky
6.
Deputy Director Cruz
7.
Director Lazzara
B.
Announcement of the Open Public Meeting Law
C.
Pledge of Allegiance
D.
Invocation: Rev. Father J. Patrick Ryan, D. Min.
E.
Moment of silence to remember all the men and women who have died while serving in the
United States Armed Forces.
F.
Approval of Minutes: July 14, 2026
26-0817
Cover Page
20260807151713923
Attachments:
G.
Approval of Proclamation:
1.
The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners wishes to honor and recognize Mr.
Ceola Belvin Jr. as he celebrates the extraordinary milestone of his 90th birthday.
H.
Administrator's Report:
1.
Presentation by Shana Manradge, CEO, A Better Market; entitled: We Deserve Better,
The Reality of Food Access, Health, and Dignity in Our Communities.
2.
Presentation by Dr. Arti Kakkar, DHS, Ed.S., Human Services Director; on food security
efforts in the County o …
🗳️ How they voted (99 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-0817 — Adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · Rodney De Vore absent · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea · Nicholas Veliky yea
Approval of Proclamation: — Adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · Rodney De Vore absent · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea · Nicholas Veliky yea
Motion to Open the Public Portion of the meeting____________________________ — open the public portion
4 yea · 3 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · Rodney De Vore absent · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea · Nicholas Veliky absent
Motion to Close the Public Portion of the meeting____________________________ — close the Public Portion
4 yea · 3 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · Rodney De Vore absent · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea · Nicholas Veliky absent
26-0729 — Adopted
4 yea · 3 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · Rodney De Vore absent · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea · Nicholas Veliky absent
26-0730 — Adopted
4 yea · 3 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · Rodney De Vore absent · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea · Nicholas Veliky absent
26-0740 — Adopted
4 yea · 3 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · Rodney De Vore absent · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea · Nicholas Veliky absent
26-0741 — Adopted
4 yea · 3 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · Rodney De Vore absent · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea · Nicholas Veliky absent
26-0742 — Adopted
4 yea · 3 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · Rodney De Vore absent · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea · Nicholas Veliky absent
26-0743 — Adopted
4 yea · 3 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · Rodney De Vore absent · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea · Nicholas Veliky absent
26-0744 — Adopted
4 yea · 3 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · Rodney De Vore absent · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea · Nicholas Veliky absent
26-0745 — Adopted
4 yea · 3 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · Rodney De Vore absent · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea · Nicholas Veliky absent
26-0753 — Adopted
4 yea · 3 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · Rodney De Vore absent · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea · Nicholas Veliky absent
26-0754 — Adopted
4 yea · 3 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · Rodney De Vore absent · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea · Nicholas Veliky absent
26-0755 — Adopted
4 yea · 3 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · Rodney De Vore absent · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea · Nicholas Veliky absent
26-0756 — Adopted
4 yea · 3 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · Rodney De Vore absent · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea · Nicholas Veliky absent
26-0757 — Adopted
4 yea · 3 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · Rodney De Vore absent · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea · Nicholas Veliky absent
26-0758 — Adopted
4 yea · 3 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · Rodney De Vore absent · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea · Nicholas Veliky absent
26-0759 — Adopted
4 yea · 3 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · Rodney De Vore absent · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea · Nicholas Veliky absent
26-0760 — Adopted
4 yea · 3 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · Rodney De Vore absent · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea · Nicholas Veliky absent
Tue Jul 14, 2026 · 5:30 PM
Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
Ordinance for 11 Marshall Street Phase II redevelopment lease considered
The Board will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 2026-05, authorizing a lease agreement with the Passaic County Improvement Authority for the 11 Marshall Street Phase II Redevelopment Project. A separate public hearing will address proposed expenditures for the 2026 Passaic County Open Space, Farmland, and Historic Preservation Trust Fund. The consent agenda includes numerous resolutions, such as emergency contracts for fire remediation at the Prosecutor's Office and ransomware response, renewal of shelter services contracts, and a grant award for the Garrett Mountain basketball court.
- Public hearing and adoption vote on Ordinance 2026-05 for a lease agreement for the 11 Marshall Street Phase II Redevelopment Project
- Public hearing on proposed 2026 Open Space, Farmland, and Historic Preservation Trust Fund expenditures
- Ratification of emergency contract with Cleaning World, Inc. for fire remediation at the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office
- Ratification of increased emergency contract with Moxfive LLC for ransomware response services
- Resolution awarding contract to Dobco, Inc. for the 11 Marshall Street Redevelopment Phase 2 project
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Dey Mansion
199 Totowa Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
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County of Passaic
Board of County Commissioners
Regular Meeting
401 Grand Street
Paterson, New Jersey 07505
Tel: 973-881-4402
Fax: 973-742-3746
Director Cassandra "Sandi"
Lazzara
Deputy Director Orlando Cruz
Rodney De Vore
Bruce James
Michael Ramaglia
Christina Schratz
Nicholas Veliky
Matthew P. Jordan, Esq..
Administrator
Nadege D. Allwaters, Esq.
County Counsel
Louis E. Imhof III,
Clerk Of The Board
OFFICE OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Meeting Venue
Date:
Location: Dey Mansion
199 Totowa Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
July 14, 2026 5:30 PM
A. Roll Call:
1. De Vore
2. James
3. Ramaglia
4. Schratz
5. Veliky
6. Deputy Director Cruz
7. Director Lazzara
B. Announcement of the Open Public Meeting Law
C. Pledge of Allegiance
D. Invocation: Rev. Father J. Patrick Ryan, D. Min.
E. Moment of silence to remember all the men and women who have died while serving in the
United States Armed Forces.
F. Approval of Minutes: June 23, 2026
26-0719
G. Approval of Proclamation:
1. The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners wishes to honor and recognize
Tony Perez as he retires as Executive Director of the Paterson Parking Authority.
2. The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners wishes to recognize and observe
July 26, 2026 as Americans with Disabilities Act Awareness Day.
H. Administrator's Report:
1. Presentation of a proclamation for Americans with Disabilities Act Awareness Day 2026.
2. Public hearing regarding the proposed expenditures for the 2026 Passaic County Open
Space, Farmland, …
🗳️ How they voted (80 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-0719 — Adopted
4 yea · 2 absent · 1 abstain
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz absent · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea · Nicholas Veliky abstain
Approval of Proclamation: — Adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz absent · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea · Nicholas Veliky yea
Motion to Open the Public Portion of the meeting____________________________ — open the public portion
5 yea · 2 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz absent · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea · Nicholas Veliky yea
Motion to Close the Public Portion of the meeting____________________________ — close the Public Portion
5 yea · 2 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz absent · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea · Nicholas Veliky yea
26-0664 — Adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz absent · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea · Nicholas Veliky yea
26-0665 — Adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz absent · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea · Nicholas Veliky yea
26-0666 — Adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz absent · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea · Nicholas Veliky yea
26-0667 — Adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz absent · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea · Nicholas Veliky yea
26-0668 — Adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz absent · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea · Nicholas Veliky yea
26-0692 — Adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz absent · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea · Nicholas Veliky yea
26-0693 — Adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz absent · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea · Nicholas Veliky yea
26-0694 — Adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz absent · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea · Nicholas Veliky yea
26-0695 — Adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz absent · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea · Nicholas Veliky yea
26-0696 — Adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz absent · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea · Nicholas Veliky yea
26-0697 — Adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz absent · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea · Nicholas Veliky yea
26-0698 — Adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz absent · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea · Nicholas Veliky yea
26-0699 — Adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz absent · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea · Nicholas Veliky yea
26-0700 — Adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz absent · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea · Nicholas Veliky yea
26-0701 — Adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz absent · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea · Nicholas Veliky yea
26-0702 — Adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz absent · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea · Nicholas Veliky yea
Tue Jun 23, 2026 · 5:30 PM
Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
County considers 20-year lease for satellite health office in West Milford
The Board of County Commissioners will vote on a consent agenda that includes a 20-year lease of a West Milford property for a satellite health services office, acceptance of NJDOT bridge grants totaling over $3.9 million for the Boonton Turnpike bridge, and settlements in six lawsuits. A public hearing on proposed amendments to the county's Project Labor Agreement Policy is also scheduled for July 14. The meeting opens with proclamations honoring retiring court employees and a ceremony for Commissioner John W. Bartlett's 13.5 years of service.
- 20-year lease of 13 Edgar Place, West Milford, for an outpatient health services satellite office
- Acceptance of NJDOT Local Bridge Fund grants totaling $3,933,573 for the Boonton Turnpike/Mountainview Boulevard bridge project
- Settlement of six litigations: workers' compensation cases (Haisam Jass, Matthew Osbun) and civil suits (Sunday Alston, Tyrone Hendley, Quashon Kearney, Erin Micco)
- Public hearing set for July 14 on proposed amendments to the county's Project Labor Agreement Policy for public works contracts
- Retention of Wilfredo J. Ortiz & Associates as outside legal counsel in Esperanza F. Genao v. County of Passaic
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County Administration Building
401 Grand Street
Paterson, NJ 07505
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County of Passaic
Board of County Commissioners
Regular Meeting
401 Grand Street
Paterson, New Jersey 07505
Tel: 973-881-4402
Fax: 973-742-3746
Director Cassandra "Sandi"
Lazzara
Deputy Director Orlando Cruz
John W. Bartlett
Rodney De Vore
Bruce James
Michael Ramaglia
Christina Schratz
Matthew P. Jordan, Esq..
Administrator
Nadege D. Allwaters, Esq.
County Counsel
Louis E. Imhof III,
Clerk Of The Board
OFFICE OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Meeting Venue
Date:
Location:
County Administration
Building
401 Grand Street
Paterson, NJ 07505
June 23, 2026 5:30 PM
A.
Roll Call:
1.
Bartlett
2.
De Vore
3.
James
4.
Ramaglia
5.
Schratz
6.
Deputy Director Cruz
7.
Director Lazzara
B.
Announcement of the Open Public Meeting Law
C.
Pledge of Allegiance
D.
Invocation: Msgr. Geno Sylva, STD introduced by Rev. Father J. Patrick Ryan, D. Min.
E.
Moment of silence to remember all the men and women who have died while serving in the
United States Armed Forces.
F.
Approval of Minutes: June 9, 2026
1.
26-0639
G.
Approval of Proclamation:
1.
The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners wishes to honor and recognize
Kimberlee Casamassina as she retires from the Passaic Vicinage Superior Court of New
Jersey after than more than thirty-four years of dedicated service.
2.
The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners wishes to honor and recognize
Noreen Negron as she retires from the Passaic Vicinage Superior Court of New Jersey
after than more than twenty-five years of dedicated service.
H.
A …
🗳️ How they voted (66 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-0639 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
Approval of Proclamation: — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
Motion to Open the Public Portion of the meeting____________________________ — open the public portion
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
Motion to Close the Public Portion of the meeting____________________________ — close the Public Portion
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0602 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0603 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0604 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0605 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0606 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0607 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0608 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0648 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0649 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0650 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0651 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0654 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0655 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0656 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0657 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0609 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
Tue Jun 9, 2026 · 5:30 PM
Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
County to issue $6M in college bonds, approves Legal and contracts
The Passaic County Board of Commissioners will vote on a consent agenda including $6,024,000 in college bonds (Series 2026A and B), a resolution retaining outside legal counsel for a lawsuit, and multiple grants and contracts for health, public works, and public safety. The board will also consider an ordinance approving a new agreement (details not fully provided in the agenda). Presentations include a proclamation for the Teacher of the Year and a talk by Moms Demand Action.
- $6,024,000 in County College Bonds (Series 2026A & B) to be issued
- Retention of Cleary, Giacobbe, Alfieri & Jacobs for legal services in Mayra Huansi v. County of Passaic
- Authorization to accept a Natural Climate Solutions Grant from NJ DEP
- Award of contract to Aurora Environmental to remove underground storage tanks at 40-62 Columbia Ave, Paterson
- Ordinance 2026-05: approving and authorizing entering into, execution and ... (full text not provided)
bondscontractsgrantspublic-safetyhealthpublic-worksordinance
County Administration Building
401 Grand Street
Paterson, NJ 07505
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County of Passaic
Board of County Commissioners
Regular Meeting
401 Grand Street
Paterson, New Jersey 07505
Tel: 973-881-4402
Fax: 973-742-3746
Director Cassandra "Sandi"
Lazzara
Deputy Director Orlando Cruz
John W. Bartlett
Rodney De Vore
Bruce James
Michael Ramaglia
Christina Schratz
Matthew P. Jordan, Esq..
Administrator
Nadege D. Allwaters, Esq.
County Counsel
Louis E. Imhof III,
Clerk Of The Board
OFFICE OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Meeting Venue
Date:
Location:
County Administration
Building
401 Grand Street
Paterson, NJ 07505
June 9, 2026 5:30 PM
A.
Roll Call:
1.
Bartlett
2.
De Vore
3.
James
4.
Ramaglia
5.
Schratz
6.
Deputy Director Cruz
7.
Director Lazzara
B.
Announcement of the Open Public Meeting Law
C.
Pledge of Allegiance
D.
Invocation: Rev. Father J. Patrick Ryan, D. Min.
E.
Moment of silence to remember all the men and women who have died while serving in the
United States Armed Forces.
F.
Approval of Minutes: May 26, 2026
1.
26-0584
G.
Approval of Proclamation:
1.
The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners wishes to honor and recognize
Alyssa Bitar for being named the 2025-2026 Passaic County Teacher of the Year.
2.
The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners wishes to honor and recognize
Josephine Maio Suppa a cherished member of the Passaic County Department of Senior
Services Congregate Nutrition Program as she celebrates her 101st Birthday.
H.
Administrator's Report:
1.
Presentation of a Proclamation for Alyssa Bitar being names the 2025-202 …
🗳️ How they voted (54 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-0584 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
Approval of Proclamation: — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
Motion to Open the Public Portion of the meeting____________________________ — open the public portion
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
Motion to Close the Public Portion of the meeting____________________________ — close the Public Portion
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0573 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0574 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0576 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0577 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0578 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0579 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0580 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0585 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0586 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0587 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0588 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0589 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0540 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0541 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0542 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0543 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
Tue May 26, 2026 · 5:30 PM
Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
Passaic County Commissioners to review open space grants and approve infrastructure contracts
The Board of County Commissioners will receive a presentation on proposed 2026 Open Space, Farmland and Historic Preservation Trust Fund grants. The meeting includes votes on shared services agreements for internet and health services, as well as various public works and human services contracts.
- Shared services agreement with Borough of Haledon for high-speed internet services
- Shared services agreement with Borough of Hawthorne for public health services
- Contract for 495 River Street HVAC and roof replacement in Paterson awarded to Centralpack Engineering Corporation
- Contract for High Mountain Road culvert replacement in North Haledon awarded to CMS Construction, Inc.
- Stipend of $8,000.00 for Father James Moss for pastoral care at Preakness Healthcare Center
infrastructureopen-spacepublic-worksshared-serviceshealth-servicesgrants
County Administration Building
401 Grand Street
Paterson, NJ 07505
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County of Passaic
Board of County Commissioners
Regular Meeting
401 Grand Street
Paterson, New Jersey 07505
Tel: 973-881-4402
Fax: 973-742-3746
Director Cassandra "Sandi"
Lazzara
Deputy Director Orlando Cruz
John W. Bartlett
Rodney De Vore
Bruce James
Michael Ramaglia
Christina Schratz
Matthew P. Jordan, Esq..
Administrator
Nadege D. Allwaters, Esq.
County Counsel
Louis E. Imhof III,
Clerk Of The Board
OFFICE OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Meeting Venue
Date:
Location:
County Administration
Building
401 Grand Street
Paterson, NJ 07505
May 26, 2026 5:30 PM
A.
Roll Call:
1.
Bartlett
2.
De Vore
3.
James
4.
Ramaglia
5.
Schratz
6.
Deputy Director Cruz
7.
Director Lazzara
B.
Announcement of the Open Public Meeting Law
C.
Pledge of Allegiance
D.
Invocation: Rev. Father J. Patrick Ryan, D. Min.
E.
Moment of silence to remember all the men and women who have died while serving in the
United States Armed Forces.
F.
Approval of Minutes: May 12, 2026
1.
26-0485
G.
Approval of Proclamation:
1.
The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners wishes to honor and recognize Dr.
Demetrios P. Bayiokos as he retires from Preakness Healthcare Center.
2.
The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners wishes to honor and recognize Jack
Till as he earned the most distinguished Award in Scouting, the rank of EAGLE SCOUT.
3.
The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners declares that Recovery Court
Month be established during the month of May.
4.
The Passaic County Board of County Commissione …
🗳️ How they voted (74 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-0485 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
Approval of Proclamation: — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
Motion to Open the Public Portion of the meeting____________________________ — open the public portion
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
Motion to Close the Public Portion of the meeting____________________________ — close the Public Portion
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0497 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0500 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0505 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0506 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0507 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0508 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0509 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0510 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0511 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0512 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0513 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0514 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0515 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0516 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0517 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0518 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
Tue May 12, 2026 · 5:30 PM
Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
Passaic County Commissioners to vote on 2026 Budget
The Board of County Commissioners will meet to adopt the 2026 Budget for the County of Passaic. The agenda also includes various contract awards, grant applications, and public works authorizations.
- Adoption of the 2026 Budget for the County of Passaic
- $150,000 grant to City Green, Inc. for the 2026 Dig-In Community Program
- Public hearing scheduled for June 9, 2026, regarding Project Labor Agreement Policy amendments
- Purchase of 25 Yamaha Drive EFI golf carts from Golf Car Specialties, LLC
- Bridge and culvert repair change orders for Colonnelli Brothers, Inc. at multiple sites
budgetpublic-worksgrantscontractsinfrastructure
Passaic County Community College Environmental Center
Riffle Camp Park
387 Riffle Camp Road
Woodland Park, NJ 07424
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County of Passaic
Board of County Commissioners
Regular Meeting
401 Grand Street
Paterson, New Jersey 07505
Tel: 973-881-4402
Fax: 973-742-3746
Director Cassandra "Sandi"
Lazzara
Deputy Director Orlando Cruz
John W. Bartlett
Rodney De Vore
Bruce James
Michael Ramaglia
Christina Schratz
Matthew P. Jordan, Esq..
Administrator
Nadege D. Allwaters, Esq.
County Counsel
Louis E. Imhof III,
Clerk Of The Board
OFFICE OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Meeting Venue
Date:
Location:
Passaic County Community
College Environmental Center
Riffle Camp Park
387 Riffle Camp Road
Woodland Park, NJ 07424
May 12, 2026 5:30 PM
A.
Roll Call:
1.
Bartlett
2.
De Vore
3.
James
4.
Ramaglia
5.
Schratz
6.
Deputy Director Cruz
7.
Director Lazzara
B.
Announcement of the Open Public Meeting Law
C.
Pledge of Allegiance
D.
Invocation: Rev. Father J. Patrick Ryan, D. Min.
E.
Moment of silence to remember all the men and women who have died while serving in the
United States Armed Forces.
F.
Approval of Minutes: April 28, 2026
1.
26-0468
G.
Approval of Proclamation: None
H.
Administrator's Report:
1.
Update on Passaic County Community College by Dr. Jacqueline Kineavy, Interim
President
I.
Budget Matters:
1.
Motion to suspend the regular order of business
2.
Motion to adopt the 2026 Budget for the County of Passaic
3.
ADOPTION OF THE 2026 BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF
PASSAIC
26-0467
4.
Motion to resume the regular order of business
Print Time: 5/5/2026 4:17:46PM
Page 1 of 9
Board of County Commissioners
Regular Me …
🗳️ How they voted (79 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-0468 — Adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia absent · Christina Schratz yea
Motion to Open the Public Portion of the meeting____________________________ — open the public portion
5 yea · 2 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia absent · Christina Schratz yea
Motion to Close the Public Portion of the meeting____________________________ — close the Public Portion
5 yea · 2 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia absent · Christina Schratz yea
26-0415 — Adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia absent · Christina Schratz yea
26-0439 — Adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia absent · Christina Schratz yea
26-0440 — Adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia absent · Christina Schratz yea
26-0441 — Adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia absent · Christina Schratz yea
26-0442 — Adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia absent · Christina Schratz yea
26-0444 — Adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia absent · Christina Schratz yea
26-0445 — Adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia absent · Christina Schratz yea
26-0446 — Adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia absent · Christina Schratz yea
26-0447 — Adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia absent · Christina Schratz yea
26-0448 — Adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia absent · Christina Schratz yea
26-0449 — Adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia absent · Christina Schratz yea
26-0457 — Adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia absent · Christina Schratz yea
26-0458 — Adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia absent · Christina Schratz yea
26-0459 — Adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia absent · Christina Schratz yea
26-0460 — Adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia absent · Christina Schratz yea
26-0461 — Adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia absent · Christina Schratz yea
26-0462 — Adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia absent · Christina Schratz yea
Tue Apr 28, 2026 · 5:30 PM
Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
Passaic County to adopt 2026 budget and exceed municipal spending limits
The Passaic County Board of Commissioners will vote on the 2026 County Budget and a resolution to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits, along with numerous contracts and resolutions for equipment, grants, and reappointments.
- Adoption of the 2026 County Budget
- Resolution to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits
- Purchase of Ford trucks and equipment for Road, Parks, and Senior Services
- Award of contracts for healthcare equipment and maintenance
- Reappointments to various county advisory councils
budgetcounty-governmentspendingcontractsequipmenthealthcareroadsparks
County Administration Building
401 Grand Street
Paterson, NJ 07505
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County of Passaic
Board of County Commissioners
Regular Meeting
401 Grand Street
Paterson, New Jersey 07505
Tel: 973-881-4402
Fax: 973-742-3746
Director Cassandra "Sandi"
Lazzara
Deputy Director Orlando Cruz
John W. Bartlett
Rodney De Vore
Bruce James
Michael Ramaglia
Christina Schratz
Matthew P. Jordan, Esq..
Administrator
Nadege D. Allwaters, Esq.
County Counsel
Louis E. Imhof III,
Clerk Of The Board
OFFICE OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Meeting Venue
Date:
Location:
County Administration
Building
401 Grand Street
Paterson, NJ 07505
April 28, 2026 5:30 PM
A.
Roll Call:
1.
Bartlett
2.
De Vore
3.
James
4.
Ramaglia
5.
Schratz
6.
Deputy Director Cruz
7.
Director Lazzara
B.
Announcement of the Open Public Meeting Law
C.
Pledge of Allegiance
D.
Invocation: Rev. Father J. Patrick Ryan, D. Min.
E.
Moment of silence to remember all the men and women who have died while serving in the
United States Armed Forces.
F.
Approval of Minutes: April 14, 2026
1.
26-0363
G.
Approval of Proclamation:
1.
The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners wishes to honor and recognize
Carol Cuadradro for her tenure as a board member at Passaic County Board of Social
Services.
2.
The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners wishes to honor and recognize the
Borough of North Haledon as they celebrate their 125th anniversary.
H.
Administrator's Report:
1.
Presentation of a proclamation to Carol Cuadradro recognizing her tenure as a Board
Member at the Passaic County Board of Social Services.
I …
🗳️ How they voted (57 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-0363 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
Approval of Proclamation: — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
Motion to Open the Public Portion of the meeting____________________________ — open the public portion
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
Motion to Close the Public Portion of the meeting____________________________ — close the Public Portion
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0357 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0359 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0360 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0361 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0383 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0394 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0362 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0364 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0365 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0366 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0367 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0368 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0369 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0370 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0371 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0372 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
Tue Apr 14, 2026 · 5:30 PM
Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
Health department to present 2026 updates and services
The board will hear a presentation from the Passaic County Department of Health on 2026 updates and services. The consent agenda includes resolutions authorizing grants, contracts, and purchases, such as a $30,000 grant to the Greenwood Lake Commission from the Open Space Trust Fund, a $60,000 grant for the Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative, and contracts for bridge repairs and golf course supplies. The board will also consider proclamations honoring a retiring employee and a church anniversary.
- Presentation and discussion of 2026 updates from Passaic County Department of Health Services
- Resolution authorizing $30,000 grant to Greenwood Lake Commission from Open Space, Farmland and Historic Preservation Trust Fund
- Resolution authorizing acceptance of $60,000 grant for the CY 2026 Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative Innovation Funding
- Resolution awarding contract for on-call bridge repairs at Arnold Road over Belcher Creek and Ringwood Avenue over Wanaque River
- Resolution authorizing application for NJDEP Green Acres Grant for Dundee Island Park Phase II project
healthcontractsgrantspublic-worksparkshistoric-siteselections
County Administration Building
401 Grand Street
Paterson, NJ 07505
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
County of Passaic
Board of County Commissioners
Regular Meeting
401 Grand Street
Paterson, New Jersey 07505
Tel: 973-881-4402
Fax: 973-742-3746
Director Cassandra "Sandi"
Lazzara
Deputy Director Orlando Cruz
John W. Bartlett
Rodney De Vore
Bruce James
Michael Ramaglia
Christina Schratz
Matthew P. Jordan, Esq..
Administrator
Nadege D. Allwaters, Esq.
County Counsel
Louis E. Imhof III,
Clerk Of The Board
OFFICE OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Meeting Venue
Date:
Location:
County Administration
Building
401 Grand Street
Paterson, NJ 07505
April 14, 2026 5:30 PM
A.
Roll Call:
1.
Bartlett
2.
De Vore
3.
James
4.
Ramaglia
5.
Schratz
6.
Deputy Director Cruz
7.
Director Lazzara
B.
Announcement of the Open Public Meeting Law
C.
Pledge of Allegiance
D.
Invocation: Rev. Father J. Patrick Ryan, D. Min.
E.
Moment of silence to remember all the men and women who have died while serving in the
United States Armed Forces.
F.
Approval of Minutes: March 24, 2026
1.
26-0340
G.
Approval of Proclamation:
1.
The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners wishes to honor and recognize
Marilyn DelValle as she retires from the Passaic County Human Services
Department/Division of Youth Services.
2.
The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners wishes to honor and recognize Life
Changing Word Church International in Paterson, NJ as they celebrate its 20th year
Anniversary.
H.
Administrator's Report:
1.
Board of Health Meeting: Presentation and Discussion of 2026 Updates and Services
Rendered by …
🗳️ How they voted (70 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-0340 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
Approval of Proclamation: — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
Motion to Open the Public Portion of the meeting____________________________ — open the public portion
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
Motion to Close the Public Portion of the meeting____________________________ — close the Public Portion
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0301 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0302 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0303 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0304 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0305 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0342 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0343 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0344 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0345 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0282 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0286 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0287 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0288 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0289 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0290 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0291 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
Tue Mar 24, 2026 · 5:30 PM
Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
Passaic County board to introduce 2026 budget and consider $8.6M in college bonds
The board will introduce the FY2026 county budget and hold public hearings on two bond ordinances totaling $8,596,248 for Passaic County Community College improvements. They will also vote on a consent agenda covering legal services, budget cap requests, a health plan change for non-union employees, and homeless shelter contracts.
- Introduction of FY2026 county budget and cap resolution (public hearing set for April 28, 2026)
- Bond Ordinance 2026-03: $6,025,140 for various public improvements at Passaic County Community College
- Bond Ordinance 2026-04: $2,571,108 for equipment, machinery, IT, and vehicles for the college
- Resolution eliminating eligibility for non-union employees and retirees in the traditional health benefits plan effective July 1, 2026
- Resolution awarding non-fair and open contracts to Eva's Village and St. Paul's CDC for homeless shelter services
budgetbondscommunity-collegepublic-workshealth-benefitshomeless-serviceslegal-services
County Administration Building
401 Grand Street
Paterson, NJ 07505
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
County of Passaic
Board of County Commissioners
Regular Meeting
401 Grand Street
Paterson, New Jersey 07505
Tel: 973-881-4402
Fax: 973-742-3746
Director Cassandra "Sandi"
Lazzara
Deputy Director Orlando Cruz
John W. Bartlett
Rodney De Vore
Bruce James
Michael Ramaglia
Christina Schratz
Matthew P. Jordan, Esq..
Administrator
Nadege D. Allwaters, Esq.
County Counsel
Louis E. Imhof III,
Clerk Of The Board
OFFICE OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Meeting Venue
Date:
Location:
County Administration
Building
401 Grand Street
Paterson, NJ 07505
March 24, 2026 5:30 PM
A.
Roll Call:
1.
Bartlett
2.
De Vore
3.
James
4.
Ramaglia
5.
Schratz
6.
Deputy Director Cruz
7.
Director Lazzara
B.
Announcement of the Open Public Meeting Law
C.
Pledge of Allegiance
D.
Invocation: Rev. Father J. Patrick Ryan, D. Min.
E.
Moment of silence to remember all the men and women who have died while serving in the
United States Armed Forces.
F.
Approval of Minutes: March 10, 2026
1.
26-0240
G.
Approval of Proclamation:
1.
The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners wishes to honor and recognize
Hana Kataw for our Women's History Month Celebration.
2.
The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners wishes to honor and recognize
Rosemary Trinkle Baran for our Women's History Month Celebration.
3.
The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners wishes to honor and recognize
Sofia Comas-Phillips for our Women's History Month Celebration.
4.
The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners wishes to honor an …
🗳️ How they voted (68 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-0240 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
Approval of Proclamation: — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
Motion to Open the Public Portion of the meeting____________________________ — open the public portion
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
Motion to Close the Public Portion of the meeting____________________________ — close the Public Portion
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0244 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0245 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0246 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0247 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0248 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0249 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0262 — introduced on first reading
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0263 — introduced on first reading
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0266 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0267 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0268 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0269 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0270 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0274 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0277 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0278 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
Tue Mar 10, 2026 · 5:30 PM
Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
Passaic County proposes over $8.6 million in bonds for community college improvements
The Board of County Commissioners is considering two bond ordinances to fund public improvements and equipment for Passaic County Community College. The meeting also includes a consent agenda with various contracts for public works, legal services, and health services.
- Bond Ordinance 2026-03 to appropriate $6,025,140 for Passaic County Community College public improvements
- Bond Ordinance 2026-04 to appropriate $2,571,108 for Passaic County Community College equipment, IT, and vehicles
- Contract with New York-New Jersey Trail Conference to design a trail network at Highlands Farm in Bloomingdale
- Contract with Millennium Communications Group, Inc. to relocate fiber optic lines on Oldham Road in Wayne
- Acceptance of FY 2025 NJ DEP Green Streets & Stormwater Infrastructure Mapping Grant
budgeteducationpublic-worksgrantsinfrastructure
County Administration Building
401 Grand Street
Paterson, NJ 07505
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
County of Passaic
Board of County Commissioners
Regular Meeting
401 Grand Street
Paterson, New Jersey 07505
Tel: 973-881-4402
Fax: 973-742-3746
Director Cassandra "Sandi"
Lazzara
Deputy Director Orlando Cruz
John W. Bartlett
Rodney De Vore
Bruce James
Michael Ramaglia
Christina Schratz
Matthew P. Jordan, Esq..
Administrator
Nadege D. Allwaters, Esq.
County Counsel
Louis E. Imhof III,
Clerk Of The Board
OFFICE OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Meeting Venue
Date:
Location: County Administration
Building
401 Grand Street
Paterson, NJ 07505
March 10, 2026 5:30 PM
A. Roll Call:
1. Bartlett
2. De Vore
3. James
4. Ramaglia
5. Schratz
6. Deputy Director Cruz
7. Director Lazzara
B. Announcement of the Open Public Meeting Law
C. Pledge of Allegiance
D. Invocation: Rev. Father J. Patrick Ryan, D. Min.
E. Moment of silence to remember all the men and women who have died while serving in the
United States Armed Forces.
F. Approval of Minutes: February 24, 2026
G. Approval of Proclamation:
1. The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners wishes to honor and recognize Sue
Pappas on her retirement from the township of West Milford, New Jersey after 30 years
of distinguished public service.
2. The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners wishes to honor and recognize
Cristina Burrafato, a volunteer of Preakness Healthcare Center, for receiving the
Excellence in Care Award 2026.
3. The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners wishes to honor and recognize
Lonnie Wallace, Jr., a v …
🗳️ How they voted (29 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of Minutes: February 24, 2026 — Adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz absent · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
Approval of Proclamation: — Adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz absent · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
Motion to Open the Public Portion of the meeting____________________________ — open the public portion
5 yea · 2 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz absent · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
Motion to Close the Public Portion of the meeting____________________________ — close the Public Portion
5 yea · 2 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz absent · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0207 — Adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz absent · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0212 — Adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz absent · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0213 — Adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz absent · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0214 — Adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz absent · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0215 — Adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz absent · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0208 — Adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz absent · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0218 — Adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz absent · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0203 — Adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz absent · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0204 — Adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz absent · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0205 — Adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz absent · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0209 — Adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz absent · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0210 — Adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz absent · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0211 — Adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz absent · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0216 — Adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz absent · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0217 — Adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz absent · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0221 — Adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz absent · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
Tue Feb 24, 2026 · 5:30 PM
Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
Board approves $22M bond for county improvements
The Passaic County Board of Commissioners will vote on two bond ordinances to fund public improvements and the restoration of the Passaic County Courthouse Annex. The body will also consider multiple resolutions for contracts, legal services, and litigation settlements.
- Bond Ordinance 2026-01: $22,000,000 for public improvements and equipment
- Bond Ordinance 2026-02: $4,500,000 for Passaic County Courthouse Annex restoration
- Resolution authorizing $4,500,000 for Courthouse Annex exterior restoration
- Resolution authorizing $4,500,000 for Courthouse Annex exterior restoration
- Resolution authorizing $4,500,000 for Courthouse Annex exterior restoration
bondcourthouserestorationbudgetpublic-workscontractslegal
County Administration Building
401 Grand Street
Paterson, NJ 07505
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
County of Passaic
Board of County Commissioners
Regular Meeting
401 Grand Street
Paterson, New Jersey 07505
Tel: 973-881-4402
Fax: 973-742-3746
Director Cassandra "Sandi"
Lazzara
Deputy Director Orlando Cruz
John W. Bartlett
Rodney De Vore
Bruce James
Michael Ramaglia
Christina Schratz
Matthew P. Jordan, Esq..
Administrator
Nadege D. Allwaters, Esq.
County Counsel
Louis E. Imhof III,
Clerk Of The Board
OFFICE OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Meeting Venue
Date:
Location:
County Administration
Building
401 Grand Street
Paterson, NJ 07505
February 24, 2026 5:30 PM
A.
Roll Call:
1.
Bartlett
2.
De Vore
3.
James
4.
Ramaglia
5.
Schratz
6.
Deputy Director Cruz
7.
Director Lazzara
B.
Announcement of the Open Public Meeting Law
C.
Pledge of Allegiance
D.
Invocation: Rev. Father J. Patrick Ryan, D. Min.
E.
Moment of silence to remember all the men and women who have died while serving in the
United States Armed Forces.
F.
Approval of Minutes: February 10, 2026
1.
26-0158
G.
Approval of Proclamation:
1.
The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners proudly honors and recognizes
Stephen Orsini for more than two decades of distinguished public service and extends its
sincere appreciation and best wishes upon his retirement from the County of Passaic.
H.
Administrator's Report:
1.
Presentation of a Proclamation honoring Stephen Orsini for over two decades of
distinguished service and his retirement from the County of Passaic.
I.
Motion to suspend the regular order of business:
Print Ti …
🗳️ How they voted (60 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-0158 — Adopted
7 yea
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James yea · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
Approval of Proclamation: — Adopted
7 yea
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James yea · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0162 — Adopted
7 yea
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James yea · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0168 — Adopted
7 yea
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James yea · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0169 — Adopted
7 yea
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James yea · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0170 — Adopted
7 yea
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James yea · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0171 — Adopted
7 yea
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James yea · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0172 — Adopted
7 yea
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James yea · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0174 — Adopted
7 yea
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James yea · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0175 — Adopted
7 yea
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James yea · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0176 — Adopted
7 yea
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James yea · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0177 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 abstain
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara abstain · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James yea · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0178 — Adopted
7 yea
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James yea · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0179 — Adopted
7 yea
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James yea · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0180 — Adopted
7 yea
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James yea · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0181 — Adopted
7 yea
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James yea · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0182 — Adopted
7 yea
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James yea · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0183 — Adopted
7 yea
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James yea · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0184 — Adopted
7 yea
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James yea · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0202 — Adopted
7 yea
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James yea · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
Tue Feb 10, 2026 · 5:30 PM
Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
County to vote on budget transfers, legal settlements, and park dam inspection
The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners will consider a consent agenda of 44 resolutions covering budget transfers, legal retainers for multiple lawsuits, public works projects (including dam inspection, elevator modernization, and historic site restoration), and appointments. Two resolutions requiring a two-thirds vote authorize budget transfers between 2025 appropriations and an emergency temporary grant budget. The meeting also includes proclamations honoring individuals for Black History Month and a retirement.
- Resolution authorizing budget transfers between 2025 appropriations (2/3 vote)
- Renewal of county cooperative pricing system for 5 years
- Retaining outside legal counsel for multiple lawsuits
- Settlement of workers' compensation claim (Eric Blesing v. County)
- Award of contract for formal dam inspection of Weasel Brook Park Dam in Clifton
budgetlegalpublic-workshealthparksopen-spaceappointments
County Administration Building
401 Grand Street
Paterson, NJ 07505
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County of Passaic
Board of County Commissioners
Regular Meeting
401 Grand Street
Paterson, New Jersey 07505
Tel: 973-881-4402
Fax: 973-742-3746
Director Cassandra "Sandi"
Lazzara
Deputy Director Orlando Cruz
John W. Bartlett
Rodney De Vore
Bruce James
Michael Ramaglia
Christina Schratz
Matthew P. Jordan, Esq..
Administrator
Nadege D. Allwaters, Esq.
County Counsel
Louis E. Imhof III,
Clerk Of The Board
OFFICE OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Meeting Venue
Date:
Location:
County Administration
Building
401 Grand Street
Paterson, NJ 07505
February 10, 2026 5:30 PM
A.
Roll Call:
1.
Bartlett
2.
De Vore
3.
James
4.
Ramaglia
5.
Schratz
6.
Deputy Director Cruz
7.
Director Lazzara
B.
Announcement of the Open Public Meeting Law
C.
Pledge of Allegiance
D.
Invocation: Introduced by Rev. Father J. Patrick Ryan, D. Min. and Invocation by Rev. Sarah
Anthony, Senior Pastor of Grace Gospel Church, Paterson, New Jersey
E.
Moment of silence to remember all the men and women who have died while serving in the
United States Armed Forces.
F.
Approval of Minutes:
1.
December 29, 2025
26-0151
2.
January 27, 2026
26-0152
G.
Approval of Proclamations:
1.
The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners wishes to honor and recognize
Rev. Dr. Kay Banks for our Black History Month Celebration.
2.
The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners wishes to honor and recognize Dr.
Judith Foster for our Black History Month Celebration.
3.
The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners wishes to honor and …
🗳️ How they voted (61 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-0151 — Adopted
4 yea · 2 abstain · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia abstain · Christina Schratz abstain
26-0152 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
Motion to Open the Public Portion of the meeting____________________________ — open the public portion
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
Motion to Close the Public Portion of the meeting____________________________ — close the Public Portion
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0121 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0122 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0123 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0124 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0125 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0126 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0127 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0129 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0133 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0139 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0140 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0141 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0143 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0144 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0146 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0147 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
Tue Jan 27, 2026 · 5:30 PM
Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
Board votes on emergency temporary budget appropriations for 2026
The Passaic County Board of Commissioners will vote on a resolution to appropriate funds for an emergency temporary budget covering January 1, 2026 onward. The meeting also includes a consent agenda with multiple resolutions covering litigation settlements, contracts, appointments, and infrastructure projects. Additional items address PFAS investigation, increased medical transportation funding, and several public works contracts.
- Resolution authorizing appropriations for an emergency temporary budget (Jan 1 2026 onward) – item 26-0044
- Resolution settling Glenn Sarra v. County of Passaic litigation – item 26-0026
- Resolution appointing members to the Passaic County Planning Board and Development Review Committee – items 26-0035, 26-0036
- Resolution authorizing PFAS contamination investigation and retaining Keefe Law Firm – item 26-0090
- Resolution awarding contract to Northeast & Bucks Co. for environmental review report for the County Road Department – item 26-0023
budgetlegal-settlementappointmentsenvironmentpublic-works
County Administration Building
401 Grand Street
Paterson, NJ 07505
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County of Passaic
Board of County Commissioners
Regular Meeting
401 Grand Street
Paterson, New Jersey 07505
Tel: 973-881-4402
Fax: 973-742-3746
Director Cassandra "Sandi"
Lazzara
Deputy Director Orlando Cruz
John W. Bartlett
Rodney De Vore
Bruce James
Michael Ramaglia
Christina Schratz
Matthew P. Jordan, Esq..
Administrator
Nadege D. Allwaters, Esq.
County Counsel
Louis E. Imhof III,
Clerk Of The Board
OFFICE OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Meeting Venue
Date:
Location:
County Administration
Building
401 Grand Street
Paterson, NJ 07505
January 27, 2026 5:30 PM
A.
Roll Call:
1.
Bartlett
2.
De Vore
3.
James
4.
Ramaglia
5.
Schratz
6.
Deputy Director Cruz
7.
Director Lazzara
B.
Announcement of the Open Public Meeting Law
C.
Pledge of Allegiance
D.
Invocation: Rev. Father J. Patrick Ryan, D. Min.
E.
Moment of silence to remember all the men and women who have died while serving in the
United States Armed Forces.
F.
Approval of Minutes: January 7, 2026
26-0091
G.
Approval of Proclamation: None
H.
Administrator's Report:
1.
Thank you from CUMAC for the swift and decisive action taken by the County of
Passaic during the recent SNAP shutdown by Andrea Ramalho, Chief Development
Officer for CUMAC.
I.
County Commissioner Reports:
1.
Commissioner Director Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara
2.
Commissioner Deputy Director Orlando Cruz
3.
Commissioner John W. Bartlett
4.
Commissioner Rodney A. De Vore
Print Time: 1/23/2026 4:31:10PM
Page 1 of 8
Board of County Commissioners
Regular Meeting
Agend …
🗳️ How they voted (71 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-0091 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
Motion to Open the Public Portion of the meeting____________________________ — open the public portion
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
Motion to Close the Public Portion of the meeting____________________________ — close the Public Portion
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0027 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0028 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0029 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0030 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0031 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0032 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0034 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0035 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0036 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0037 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0038 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0039 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0040 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0042 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0043 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0044 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0045 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Orlando Cruz yea · John W. Bartlett yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
Wed Jan 7, 2026 · 5:30 PM
Board of County Commissioners Reorganization Meeting
Passaic County Board of Commissioners holds 2026 reorganization meeting
The Board of County Commissioners will elect a Director and Deputy Director for 2026. The meeting includes the administration of oaths of office and the appointment of commissioners to various county boards and commissions.
- Election of County Commissioner Director and Deputy Director for 2026
- Contract award to Wielkotz & Company, LLC for 2026 auditing and accounting services
- Appointment of Brian Jackson to the Passaic County Improvement Authority
- Authorization of a cash management plan for calendar year 2026
- Authorization of grant, debt service, and general appropriations pending the 2026 budget
governmentappointmentsbudgetadministration
County Administration Building
401 Grand Street
Paterson, New Jersey 07505
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County of Passaic
Board of County Commissioners
Reorganization Meeting
401 Grand Street
Paterson, New Jersey 07505
Tel: 973-881-4402
Fax: 973-742-3746
John W. Bartlett
Orlando Cruz
Rodney De Vore
Bruce James
Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara
Michael Ramaglia
Christina Schratz
Matthew P. Jordan, Esq..
Administrator
Nadege D. Allwaters, Esq.
County Counsel
Louis E. Imhof III,
Clerk Of The Board
OFFICE OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Meeting Venue
Date:
Location: County Administration
Building
401 Grand Street
Paterson, New Jersey 07505
January 7, 2026 5:30 PM
A. Clerk: Call to order the 189th Re-Organizational Meeting of the Passaic County Board of
County Commissioners.
B. Clerk: Announcement of the Open Public Meeting Law
C. Clerk: Pledge of Allegiance
D1. Clerk: Introduction: Rev. Father J. Patrick Ryan, D. Min.
D2. Clerk: Invocation: Rev. Dr. Kenneth D.R. Clayton
E. Clerk: Moment of silence to remember all the men and women who have died while serving in
the United States Armed Forces.
F. Clerk: Roll Call
1. Bartlett
2. Cruz
3. De Vore
4. James
5. Lazzara
6. Ramaglia
7. Schratz
G. MC: Oath of Office administered to the Honorable Michael Ramaglia followed by remarks
H. MC: Oath of Office administered to the Honorable Christina Schratz followed by remarks
I. MC: Musical Interlude
J. MC: Introduction of the Honorable Rudolph Filko, A.J.S.C: Assignment Judge, New Jersey
Superior Court, Passaic Vicinage
K. Clerk: May I have a nomination for County Commissioner Director for the Year 2026 …
🗳️ How they voted (25 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to Close the Public Portion of the meeting____________________________ — close the Public Portion
6 yea · 1 absent
John W. Bartlett yea · Orlando Cruz yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
Adjournment: — adjourn
6 yea · 1 absent
John W. Bartlett yea · Orlando Cruz yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0022 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
John W. Bartlett yea · Orlando Cruz yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0021 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
John W. Bartlett yea · Orlando Cruz yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0020 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
John W. Bartlett yea · Orlando Cruz yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0019 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
John W. Bartlett yea · Orlando Cruz yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0018 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
John W. Bartlett yea · Orlando Cruz yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0017 — Adopted
5 yea · 1 absent · 1 abstain
John W. Bartlett yea · Orlando Cruz yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz abstain
26-0016 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
John W. Bartlett yea · Orlando Cruz yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0015 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
John W. Bartlett yea · Orlando Cruz yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0014 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
John W. Bartlett yea · Orlando Cruz yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0013 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
John W. Bartlett yea · Orlando Cruz yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0012 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
John W. Bartlett yea · Orlando Cruz yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0011 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
John W. Bartlett yea · Orlando Cruz yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0010 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
John W. Bartlett yea · Orlando Cruz yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0009 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
John W. Bartlett yea · Orlando Cruz yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0008 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
John W. Bartlett yea · Orlando Cruz yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0007 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
John W. Bartlett yea · Orlando Cruz yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0006 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
John W. Bartlett yea · Orlando Cruz yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
26-0005 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
John W. Bartlett yea · Orlando Cruz yea · Rodney De Vore yea · Bruce James absent · Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara yea · Michael Ramaglia yea · Christina Schratz yea
🌐 County-level context (Passaic 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-5,468 people (-$224.5M net AGI · 2023)
Federal disasters (10 yr)5 ({"Hurricane": 9, "Severe Storm": 6, "Flood": 4, "Snowstorm": · last Sun Sep 5, 2021)
Traffic fatalities33 (13 pedestrian · 2024)
Business establishments12,406 (146,956 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$2,072/mo (10,788 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy31.0% (low numeracy 43% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
City profile
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585
Permitted housing units
The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$624.1M
Spending$545.0M
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.
Debt load MODERATE
Outstanding debt$282.6M
Debt-to-revenue0.45×
Debt-load index48 / 100
A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.
Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
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Where it’s happening
geocoded land-use decisions🗺 Interactive map
Every rezoning, development approval, and permit — explore the geocoded records in the
research explorer.
Meeting archives
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