Paterson NJ - Wednesday July 1, 2026 - Reorganization Meeting

The City of Paterson, NJ held its reorganization meeting on July 1, 2026, where council leadership positions were nominated and confirmed, including Councilwoman Mims as Council President and Councilwoman Davila as Vice President. A key procurement-related action was the approval of a new labor agreement with the American Federation of County, State, and Municipal Employees, ratified by a 50-1 union vote and subsequently approved by the council. The meeting also included resolutions designating official newspapers for council meeting notices, reappointing a member to the Board of Adjustment, and renewing various business licenses such as coin-operated amusement devices and laundry licenses. Discussions touched on city governance, budget concerns, and community issues, but no new contracts or capital projects were awarded during this session. The council emphasized working collaboratively with the mayor and administration to address city challenges and improve services.