Recent Legislation

The most-recent ordinances, resolutions, and motions on the public record for Newark. For deeper research, use the search bar above.

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MotionFiled

A motion requesting that the Department of Public Works, Division of Traffic and Signals, immediately install stop signs at the intersection of Park Avenue and Sixth Street.

MotionFiled

A motion requesting that the Essex County Department of Public Works inspect and/or remove trees located on Chancellor Avenue from the Irvington line where low hanging tree limbs obscure stop signs; f...

MotionFiled

A motion requesting the Department of Public Works, Division of Tree Trimming, initiate Citywide tree trimming program to remove low hanging limbs and overgrown brush that obscure motorists from viewi...

MotionFiled

A motion requesting that the Essex County Department of Public Works inspect and/or remove trees located on Chancellor Avenue from the Irvington line where low hanging tree limbs obscure stop signs; f...

MotionFiled

A motion requesting that the Administration, Department of Engineering and Department of Economic and Housing Development include the Governor’s Office, its State Legislature and New Jersey Transit in...

Executive OrderFiled

Executive Order No: T-26-0002 Department: Public Safety Position: Fire Officers Effective Date: 1/1/2024 through 12/31/2024 Salary Range: See Below

T-25-001726-0813
Executive OrderFiled

Executive Order No: T-25-0017 Department: Public Safety Position: Deputy Chiefs Effective Date: 1/1/2024 through 12/31/2027 Salary Range: see below

T-25-0001526-0812
Executive OrderFiled

Executive Order No: T-25-00015 Department: Public Safety Position: Police Officer Effective Date: 1/1/2024 through 12/31/2027 Salary Range: See Below

Hearing of CitizensTo Be Introduced

1. ALIF MUHAMMAD 2. OPAL R. WRIGHT 3. LISA MITCHELSON-PARKER 4. ROSA LEE OFRAY 5. PABLO OLIVERA 6. DARNELLA LEE 7. FAHKERIA BRADLEY 8. FELICIA ALSTON-SINGLETON 9. LAMONT VAUGHN 10. DEBRA SALT...

Executive OrderFiled

Executive Order No: T-23-0002 Department: All Position: Council 21- BU003 All Departments Effective Date: 6/3/2025 Salary Range: See Attached

MiscellaneousFiled

Appointments to the EMA HIV Health Services Planning Council effective from swearing-in ceremony of May 19, 2026 - 2 YEAR TERMS Ann Bagchi Ending Term 05/19/2028 (reappointment) Chevonne Cato Endin...

AppointmentTo Be Introduced

Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointment to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Ques...

ReportFiled

City of Newark, Department of Finance, 2024 Statutory and Single Audit, Corrective Action Plan.

ResolutionAdopted

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: The primary go...

LicenseFiled

RAFFLE LICENSES 1. Newark Beth Israel Medical Center/RL-10 2. St. Lucy's Catholic Church Newark/RL-11 3. Philip's Academy Charter School Newark- PTA/RL-12 4. Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church/RL-13

ResolutionAdopted

Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Attestation of Review of City Audit Purpose: To comply with Loc...

ResolutionAdopted

Dept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement Type of Service: Settlement Purpose: Settlement of outstanding fees for provision of legal servic...

ResolutionAdopted

Dept./ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Subordination Agreement Purpose: An Agreement to Subordinate the City ...

ResolutionHeld in Council

Dept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Authorizing the Foreclosure of 38 properties List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) (See Exhibit A, at...

ResolutionAdopted

RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING Sponsored by Council Member Amina Bey 1. Individuals honored during the “Write into Action” Essay Contest 2. Individuals honored in the Essay Contest “Write into Action” Sc...

ResolutionAdopted

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: FY 2026 Distra...

ResolutionAdopted

EXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by President C. Lawrence Crump 1. Robert L. Arnold Sponsored by Council Member Amina Bey 2. Sharon Wells Sponsored by Council Member Dupré L. Kelly 3...

ResolutionAdopted

Dept/ Agency: Administration/ Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Cooperative Purchasing Agreement Purpose: To authori...

ResolutionAdopted

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To provide fun...

OrdinancePublic Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, AND/OR HIS DESIGNEE, THE DEPUTY MAYOR/DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND HOUSING DEVELOPMENT TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE AND TRANSFER OF THE CITY OF NEWARK PROPER...