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[Pages:76]COUNTY OF BERGEN

2021

COUNTY AND

MUNICIPAL DIRECTORY

WWW.CO.BERGEN.NJ.US

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COUNTY OF BERGEN

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Co.Bergen.NJ.US

Cover Bergen County Courthouse

Editors Joseph P. Baldofsky Breanne Pellicano

June 2021 Printed by Royal Printing Service

CONTENTS

County Executive...................................................................................... ....5 Board of Commissioners...............................................................................6 Commmissioners' Committee Assignments...................................................8 Commissioner Representation on Various Boards & Agencies.............. ...8 Constitutional Officers.............................................................................. ...9 Education in Bergen County................................................................... ...10 County Public School Districts (listed alphabetically)................................................................................. ...11 Organizational Chart of County Government ....................................... ...12 County Departments, Authorities, Agencies, & Commissions (listed alphabetically)................................................................................. ...15 County Administrative Divisions and Offices (listed alphabetically)................................................................................. ...21 The Courts................................................................................................ ...30 State Officials........................................................................................... ...31 Federal Officials....................................................................................... ...32 Map of Bergen County Municipalities.................................................... ...33 Municipalities (listed alphabetically)........................................................ ...34 Bergen County History............................................................................ ...69 County Parks Information....................................................................... ...70 Webpages of Interest................................................................................ ...72 Important Phone Numbers...................................................................... ...73 COVID-19 Testing & Vaccination Information..................................... ...74 Bergen County Fast Facts........................................................................ ...75 Bergen County Holidays.......................................................................... ...76 Directions to One & Two Bergen County Plaza.................................... ...76

The information in this directory was compiled and completed as of June 2021. However, personnel and assignments can change throughout the year. For the most up to

date directory, please check the County's website at co.bergen.nj.us.

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BERGEN COUNTY

- Mission Statement -

The County of Bergen is committed to providing vital programs and resources to all County residents, taking care of our most vulnerable, embracing our diversity - inclusive of all unique abilities - and protecting our rich heritage. In partnership with our communities and citizens, the County of Bergen is committed to delivering fiscally responsible services in a personal

and innovative manner.

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BERGEN COUNTY EXECUTIVE

James J. Tedesco, III

James J. Tedesco, III was sworn in to begin his second term as the Bergen County Executive on January 1, 2019. Since taking office in 2015, County Executive Tedesco has focused on improving quality of life and services for county residents while also creating greater efficiency and effectiveness throughout county government. Tedesco and his administration have prioritized creating responsible oversight and a secure future for the County's hospital, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center (New Jersey's largest hospital and the fourth largest publically-owned hospital in the nation), increasing services and support for U.S. military veterans and their families, identifying opportunities to share services with and between Bergen County municipalities, and preserving and enhancing the nearly 10,000 acres of open space and recreational facilities within our Bergen County Parks System.

Following the example set by his father, Tedesco has always been committed to public service. In 1976, Tedesco joined the Paramus Fire Department, where he has been a volunteer firefighter for more than 40 years and elected Fire Chief twice. Starting in 2000, Tedesco served on the Paramus Borough Council and then as Mayor of his hometown for two terms. His service also extended to holding several community volunteer leadership positions with emergency management, youth sports, and non-profits.

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BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

The Board of Commissioners is the County's legislative body, giving advice and consent to the actions of the County Executive. The board provides a check on the executive's powers and acts as a formulator of policy.

Steven A. Tanelli

Commissioner Chairman

Steve Tanelli is the current Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners. He was first elected in 2012. He previously served as Chairman in 2016 and Chair Pro Tempore in 2020. He is the Chair of the Parks, Internal Affairs, and Labor and Personnel Committees. He also sits on the Open Space Trust Fund board, the BCIA, School Estimate, Veteran, and Flood Advisory Council.

Tracy Silna Zur

Commissioner Vice Chairwoman

Tracy Silna Zur, a life-long Bergen County resident, holds a B.A. from the University of Texas, a law degree from Fordham University, and a Master's in Public Administration from Rutgers. During her last eight years as a Commissioner, Tracy has led the charge to implement an expand Project SEARCH, held Bergen County's annual LGBTQ Youth Summit, and spearheaded the Bergen County Food Security Task Force.

Dr. Joan M. Voss

Commissioner Chair Pro Tempore

Dr. Joan M. Voss is currently the Chair Pro Tempore of the Board of Commissioners. She served in the New Jersey Assembly from 2003 to 2012, and as a Fort Lee Councilwoman from 1993 to 2004. Dr. Voss is a lifelong educator and served in Fort Lee High School from 1963 to 2003 as a teacher and administrator.

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Mary J. Amoroso

Commissioner

Ramon M. Hache, Sr.

Commissioner

Mary Amoroso was first elected to the Board of County Commissioners in 2016. In 2014, Mary won election to the Mahwah Town Council. She grew up in Bergenfield and lives in Mahwah. Mary is passionate about women's issues, children's issues, and family issues across Bergen County. In her previous career, Mary was an award-wining reporter for The Bergen Record, where she covered local, county, and state issues, as well as federal politics.

Commissioner Ramon M. Hache, Sr. was first elected to the Board in 2020. Before coming to the County, Ramon was elected to the Ridgewood Village council in 2016, and served as Mayor for two years starting in 2018. A graduate of Ridgewood High School and Marist College, he worked on Wall Street for many years before becoming involved in public service. He is the proud father of six children and lives in Ridgewood.

Germaine M. Ortiz

Commissioner

Thomas J. Sullivan

Commissioner

Commissioner Germaine Ortiz has been serving the public for more than 20 years. She started serving on the Palisades Park Board of Education in 1999 and continued her public service by serving as a Councilwomen from 2001-2004, then Commissioner from 2016-present. Having an equal and just society, as well as helping people, has always motivated her to serve as an elected official.

Commissioner Tom Sullivan has a history of strong leadership and ambition. He began his career as an apprentice electrician and rose to become the current President of Local 164 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. He has previously served on the council in Bergenfield and Montvale, and has been a Commissioner since 2015. Tom resides in Montvale with his wife Jody and daughters Kenzie, Jadyn, and Kerrin.

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COMMISSIONERS' COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS

Budget and Finance Amoroso (Chair), Ortiz, Tanelli

Organization and Internal Affairs (Agenda) Tanelli (Chair), Voss, Zur

Community Development Hache (Chair), Tanelli, Voss

Parks Tanelli (Chair), Ortiz, Hache

Health Services Zur(Chair), Amoroso, Hache

Planning and Engineering Voss (Chair), Hache, Sullivan

Human Services Ortiz (Chair), Amoroso, Voss

Public Works Ortiz (Chair), Hache, Sullivan

Information Technology Hache (Chair), Sullivan, Tanelli

Shared Services/Consolidation Sullivan (Chair), Amoroso, Zur

Labor and Personnel Tanelli (Chair), Ortiz, Sullivan

Transportation Sullivan (Chair), Tanelli, Zur

Law and Public Safety Zur (Chair), Sullivan, Tanelli

*Chairman Tanelli is ex-officio member of all committees

COMMISSIONER REPRESENTATION ON VARIOUS BOARDS & AGENCIES

Advisory Committees

African American: Amoroso Asian: Hache Hispanic: Ortiz (Alternative: Hache) LGBTQ: Zur

Board of Social Services Sullivan and Zur

Community Action (GBCA) Amoroso and Hache

B.C. Economic Development Liaison Zur

Cultural And Historic Affairs Liaison Voss

B.C. Flood Advisory Council Tanelli

Environmental Committee Amoroso

B.C. Housing Authority Liaison Ortiz

Hospital Authority/New Bridge Zur

B.C. Municipal Advisory Council Sullivan and Voss

Improvement Authority Liaison Tanelli

B.C. Open Space Trust Fund Tanelli

New Jersey Legislature Voss and Sullivan

B.C. Planning Board Voss (member), Ortiz (alternative)

Solid Waste Advisory Council (SWAC) Voss

Board of School Estimate Bergen Community College Sullivan (Chair), Ortiz, Voss

Special Services School District Voss (Chair), Amoroso, Zur

Utilities Authority Liaison Ortiz

Workforce Development Board (WDB) Zur

Vocational Schools Voss (Chair), Amoroso, Tanelli

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