Monday - Friday
8:30am – 4:30pm
176 Park Ave
Rutherford, NJ 07070
201-460-3000
Mayor and Council
Rutherford was incorporated in 1881 under the Borough form of government, the most common type in New Jersey. With a seven member governing body, the mayor of the Borough is elected every four years and two council members are elected at large each year for 3-year terms. Under this form of government, council members act as the legislative body with the mayor voting only in the event of a tie. Most appointments are made by the mayor with the advice and consent of the council.
Council members receive committee assignments by the mayor annually and serve as liaisons during the year between Borough departments and committees and the governing body. Meetings of the Mayor and Council are held on a regular basis for conducting Borough business. The Regular Meetings of the Mayor and Council are held the second and fourth Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. All meetings are held in the Borough Hall and are open to the public unless confidentiality, as permitted by state law, requires that certain portions be closed.
The Borough operates with numerous committees to assist the government in carrying out its responsibilities. In addition to statutory bodies such as the planning board and zoning board of adjustment, dozens of volunteers staff other committees appointed annually. These committees provide invaluable assistance through their work and development of recommendations to the governing body to improve the quality of live in the community. Residents are encouraged to participate in this process.
Upcoming Mayor & Council Meetings
Mayor Frank Nunziato
Contact: 201-460-3004
Term of Office
1/1/24 to 12/31/27
Previous Terms of Office
1/1/20 to 12/31/23 (Mayor)
1/1/19 to 12/31/19 (Council)
1/1/16 to 12/31/18 (Council)
1/1/13 to 12/31/15 (Council)
Liaison Assignments:
NJ Sports and Exposition Authority
Chamber of Commerce
Council President Stephanie McGowan
Contact: 201-460-3004
Terms of Office:
1/1/24 to 12/31/26
1/1/21 to 12/31/23
1/1/18 to 12/31/20
1/1/15 to 12/31/17
Finance Chair
Liaison Assignments:
55 Kip Center
Access for All
Ambulance Corp.*
Felician University
Board of Education
Planning Board
Councilman Raymond Guzmán
Contact: 201-460-3004
Terms of Office:
1/1/25 to 12/31/27
1/1/22 to 12/31/24
1/1/21 to 12/31/21
1/13/20 to 12/31/20
Police Chair
Committee Assignments:
Library Board
Crossing Guards/Municipal
Court/Pedestrian Safety/Municipal Alliance*
Streetscape
Office of Emergency Management
Veterans' Alliance
Councilman Matthew Cokeley
Contact: 201-460-3004
Presentation by Councilman Cokeley Regarding Artistic Tattoo Businesses
Information appearing on this document does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Borough or of the governing body, but is that of Councilman Cokeley.
Terms of Office:
1/1/24 to 12/31/26
1/1/21 to 12/31/23
Recreation & Human Services Chair
Committee Assignments:
Recreation Advisory Board*
Arts Committee
Rent Board
Shade Tree Commission
Councilwoman Susan Quatrone
Contact: 201-460-3004
Terms of Office:
1/1/23 to 12/31/25
Fire Chair
Committee Assignments:
Board of Health
Stigma-Free
Volunteer Committee
Historic Preservation Committee
Councilwoman Christie Del Rey-Cone
Contact: 201-460-3004
Terms of Office:
1/1/23 to 12/31/25
Public Works Chair
Committee Assignments:
Civil Rights Commission
Green Team
Recycling and Environment*
Technology Upgrade
Councilman John Errico
Contact: 201-460-3004
Terms of Office:
1/1/25 to 12/31/27
Buildings & Grounds Chair
Liaison Assignments:
Board of Adjustment
Community Events
Green Acres
Nereid Boat Club
Passaic River Coalition