July 14, 2026 Meeting of the Passaic County Board of County Commissioners

The July 14, 2026 meeting of the Passaic County Board of County Commissioners primarily focused on ceremonial matters, including the swearing-in of Commissioner Nicholas Velicki and recognition of former officials. The board also conducted a public hearing and approved updates to the county's project labor agreement, authorizing its use for public works projects valued at $3 million or greater, with discretionary use for smaller projects. Significant attention was given to historic preservation efforts, including a grant for emergency stabilization of the Van Houten House in Patterson and ongoing investments totaling nearly $50 million in restoring county historic sites. The board approved an ordinance related to financing the redevelopment of the former county jail site into a new building and parking garage to house various county offices, signaling a commitment to downtown Patterson revitalization. Additionally, the county completed a $6 million bond sale with a competitive interest rate to support county projects. Motions to approve personnel and bills were also passed. Overall, the meeting highlighted procurement and capital improvement activities tied to historic preservation, infrastructure redevelopment, and labor agreements.