- September 08, 2023
- by Kyalo Mulumba
ESSEX COMMISSIONERS HONOR LOCAL YOUNG PEOPLE FOR WATER SAFETY ORGANIZING AND ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENT
(Newark, NJ) – September 8, 2023 – On Wednesday, the Essex County Board of County Commissioners honored two local teenagers for organizing water safety and swimming lessons for underprivileged children....
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- August 01, 2023
- by Kyalo Mulumba
Board Statement on the Passing of Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver
Essex County Board of County Commissioners: “We are shocked and saddened by the sudden passing of Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver, an Essex County native, resident, former employee, and former freeholder. Her legacy stretch....
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- July 19, 2023
- by Kyalo Mulumba
2ND ANNUAL FESTIVAL DEL PUEBLO TOUTS PHYSICAL, SPIRITUAL, COMMUNITY, AND FAMILY HEALTH
(Newark, NJ) – On Saturday, July 15, the Newark Puerto Rican Day Parade, Inc. in partnership with Essex County Commissioner Robert Mercado with the Board of County Commissioners and La Hermo....
Read more- July 14, 2023
- by Kyalo Mulumba
ESSEX COMMISSIONERS HONOR RECIPIENTS OF THE 2023 NJAC FOUNDATION VO-TECH SCHOLARSHIPS
(Newark, NJ) – On Wednesday, July 12, the Essex County Board of County Commissioners honored six students for being named Essex County recipients of the 2023 NJAC (NJ Association of Counties) Foundation scholarships. Th....
Read more- July 13, 2023
- by Kyalo Mulumba
ESSEX COMMISSIONERS STREAMLINE PROCESS FOR INCARCERATED DEFENDANTS TO RESOLVE COURT FEES, FINES, AND WARRANTS
(Newark, NJ) - On Wednesday evening, July 12, the Essex County Board of County Commissioners passed a resolution to ensure incarcerated defendants are made aware of their options to resolve outstanding municipal court fi....
Read more- July 06, 2023
- by Kyalo Mulumba
ESSEX COMMISSIONERS RESPOND TO TRAGIC LOSS OF NEWARK FIREFIGHTERS
In response to the loss of two Newark firefighters in a ship fire the night of July 5, 2023, the Essex County Board of Commissioners releases the following statement: “Our hearts are with the families of the two Newark fir....
Read more- June 30, 2023
- by Kyalo Mulumba
COMMISSIONERS' STATEMENT ON SCOTUS RULING AGAINST AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
The Essex County Board of Commissioners releases the following statement concerning the recent Supreme Court decision on affirmative action: “Yesterday’s decision from the U.S. Supreme Court gutting ....
Read more- June 22, 2023
- by Kyalo Mulumba
ESSEX COUNTY COMMISSIONERS HOST INAUGURAL LGBTQ+ PRIDE MONTH CELEBRATION
(Newark, NJ) – On Wednesday, the Essex County Board of County Commissioners held its inaugural celebration of LGBTQ+ Pride Month at the Essex County Hall of Records. The ceremony recognized the great cultural, artistic, soci....
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- February 22, 2023
- by Kyalo Mulumba
ESSEX COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS UNVEILS NEW, DYNAMIC WEBSITE
Introduces State’s Most Comprehensive Online Archives and Mobile App (Newark, NJ) – Committed to providing full transparency and convenience for county residents, the Essex County Bo....
Read more- February 17, 2023
- by Kyalo Mulumba
ESSEX COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS HONOR WEST ORANGE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL MOUNTAINEERS
The West Orange High School Football Team, Head Coach Darnell Grant (4th from Right), Mountaineers End Zone Club President Melba Mullins (blue dress) with Essex County District 4 Commissioner Leonard Luciano (Back Row, 3rd from left) Comm....
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