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.

Mayor Frank Nunziato
Mayor Frank Nunziato

Contact:
201-460-3022
fnunziato@rutherfordboronj.com

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)

  • Mayors Wellness Campaign
  • Liaison Assignments:
    • NJ Sports and Exposition Authority
    • Chamber of Commerce

    Council President Stephanie McGowan
    Council President Stephanie McGowan

    Contact:
    201-460-3022
    smcgowan@rutherfordboronj.com

    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
    • Municipal Alliance
    • Planning Board
    • Stigma Free

    Councilwoman Maria Begg-Roberson
    Councilwoman Maria Begg-Roberson

    Contact:
    201-460-3022
    mbegg-roberson@rutherfordboronj.com

    Terms of Office:
    1/1/22 to 12/31/24
    1/1/19 to 12/31/21

    Recreation & Human Resources Chair

    Liaison Assignments:

    • Board of Education
    • Community Events
    • Historic Preservation
    • Nereid Boat Club
    • Recreation Advisory

    Councilman Raymond Guzmán
    Councilman Raymond Guzmán

    Contact:
    201-460-3022
    rguzman@rutherfordboronj.com

    Terms of Office:
    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:

    • Board of Health
    • Crossing Guards*
    • Streetscape
    • Municipal Court*
    • Office of Emergency Management
    • Pedestrian Safety*

    Councilman Matthew Cokeley
    Councilman Matthew Cokeley

    Contact:
    201-460-3022
    mcokeley@rutherfordboronj.com

    Terms of Office:
    1/1/24 to 12/31/26
    1/1/21 to 12/31/23

    Fire Chair

    Committee Assignments:

    Councilwoman Susan Quatrone
    Councilwoman Susan Quatrone

    Contact:
    201-460-3022
    squatrone@rutherfordboronj.com

    Terms of Office:
    1/1/23 to 12/31/25

    Buildings, Grounds & Public Utilities Chair

    Committee Assignments:

    • Library Board
    • Green Acres
    • Passaic River Coalition
    • Volunteer/Quality of Life Committee

    Councilwoman Christie Del Rey-Cone
    Councilwoman Christie Del Rey-Cone

    Contact:
    201-460-3022
    cdelrey-cone@rutherfordboronj.com

    Terms of Office:
    1/1/23 to 12/31/25

    Public Works Chair

    Committee Assignments:

    *By laws