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- Bergen County
- 7/1/25
- 07/01/2025
- 189 Minutes
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Overview: In a reorganization meeting held on July 1, 2025, Hackensack welcomed its newly elected city council members, including Cassian Gaines, who was unanimously elected and sworn in as the city’s mayor. The meeting, held at Hackensack High School auditorium, was marked by a strong emphasis on unity, collaboration, and community engagement.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 6/24/25
- 06/24/2025
- 183 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent Hackensack City Council meeting, the council honored women police officers who served from the late 1940s and approved the renaming of a street to honor musician JT Taylor. The meeting also covered city project updates, public comments on community improvements, and discussions on apprenticeship programs.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 6/24/25
- 06/30/2025
- 71 Minutes
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Overview: The Hackensack School Board meeting on June 24, 2025, centered around allegations of political endorsements by school officials, potential conflicts of interest, and the approval of an independent investigation into the former Board of Education president’s actions. The meeting also addressed the hiring of human resources services and the appointment of an affirmative action officer.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 6/18/25
- 06/30/2025
- 178 Minutes
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Overview: The Hackensack School Board meeting addressed significant leadership changes, including the suspension of Superintendent Thomas McBryde Jr. and the appointment of Andrea Oats Parchment as the acting superintendent. Community members voiced varied concerns during the meeting about transparency and governance, highlighting the district’s ongoing challenges.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 5/20/25
- 05/20/2025
- 174 Minutes
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Overview: The Hackensack City Council meeting focused on the approval and introduction of budgetary measures, development projects, and community initiatives. The 2025 budget was introduced, revealing a total of $132,391,327 and a spending increase of $1.8 million or 1.3%. The budget discussions highlighted various fiscal challenges, including increased pension costs, health benefits, and the expiration of revenue from the American Rescue Plan. These factors contribute to a $700,000 tax levy increase, impacting residents with an average tax hike of $420 per home, combining municipal and school taxes.