Passaic Council Meeting - July 1st, 2026 (Re-Organization Meeting)

The City of Passaic, New Jersey, held its reorganization council meeting on July 1, 2026. The meeting included the nomination and unanimous election of Councilman Gary Sheer as Council President for a one-year term. Public comments focused primarily on the recent implementation of residential parking permit zones aimed at preventing non-residents from occupying parking spaces overnight. City officials explained the rationale behind the parking permits, including addressing resident concerns and enhancing security, and committed to conducting a traffic and parking study by the end of July to evaluate the program's effectiveness and consider adjustments based on community feedback. The council also approved several routine resolutions, including appointments to the planning board and redevelopment agency, and passed ordinances related to disabled parking and maintenance of fiber optic facilities. The mayor highlighted ongoing city redevelopment projects, community events including the 250th anniversary celebrations, and upcoming public activities such as the Fourth of July fireworks. No specific contract awards or procurement decisions were detailed in the meeting.