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
Williams Center
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
Felician University
Board of Education
Planning Board
Volunteer Committee
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:
Crossing Guards
Municipal Court
Pedestrian Safety
Municipal Alliance
Streetscape
Office of Emergency Management
Councilman Matthew Cokeley
Contact: 201-460-3004
Terms of Office:
1/1/24 to 12/31/26
1/1/21 to 12/31/23
Fire Commissioner
Committee Assignments:
Co-Arts Committee
Rent Board
Shade Tree Commission
Councilwoman Christie Del Rey-Cone
Contact: 201-460-3004
Terms of Office:
1/1/23 to 12/31/25
1/1/26 to 12/31/28
Recreation & Human Resources Chair
Committee Assignments:
Civil Rights Commission
Library Board
Recreation Advisory Board
Co-Arts Committee
Community Events
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
Green Team
Nereid Boat Club
Passaic River Coalition
Councilman Dennis Mazone
Contact: 201-460-3004
Terms of Office:
1/1/26 to 12/31/28
Public Works Chair
Liaison Assignments:
Ambulance Corp
Board of Health
Recycling & Environent
Stigma Free