December 6, 2024

State Issues

Michael F. Rogers Appointed DLGS Director

The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) announced the appointment of Michael F. Rogers as DLGS Director. Rogers has more than two decades of municipal experience, including with the League.

Contact: Paul Penna, Senior Legislative Analyst, ppenna@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x110.

Preliminary Draft State Plan Released

A preliminary draft of the State Development and Redevelopment Plan has been released and is now available for review. County meetings are set to begin in February and continue through April, initiating the cross-acceptance process.

Contacts Mike Cerra, Executive Director, mcerra@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x120 and Lori Buckelew, Deputy Executive Director & Director of Government Affairs, lbuckelew@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x112.

Bill Requiring County PILOT Service Charge Amended

The Senate Community & Urban Affairs Committee amended and released S-3787, which requires the tax collector who obtains payment in lieu of taxes under “Long Term Tax Exemption Law” to transmit the county portion directly to county.

Contact: Lori Buckelew, Deputy Executive Director & Director of Government Affairs, lbuckelew@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x112.

NJ State & Local Cybersecurity Grant Program Open

NJ State and Local Cybersecurity Grant program accepting applications. The deadline for submission is Friday, December 20, 2024.

WALL & Prevailing Wage Online Certified Payroll System

The Division of Local Government Services issued Local Finance Notice 2024-18, which explains the Workplace Accountability in Labor List (The WALL) and the new electronic system for submitting certified payrolls for Prevailing Wage projects.

New Jersey Gas Tax Rate Will Increase 2.6 Cents Effective January 1, 2025

The Department of the Treasury announced on Monday that New Jersey’s gas tax rate will increase by 2.6 cents per gallon beginning January 1, 2025. to support the State’s Transportation Trust Fund (TTF) program.

Contact: Paul Penna, Senior Legislative Analyst, ppenna@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x110.

Governor Signs Bill Making Outdoor Dining Permanent

Just as the Covid-19 outdoor dining permissions were to expire, Governor Murphy signed S-3608/A-4866 into law making those permissions permanent. P.L. 2024, c. 95 took effect November 25 except certain provisions will become effective on May 30, 2025.

Contact: Lori Buckelew, Deputy Executive Director & Director of Government Affairs, lbuckelew@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x112.

Federal

Federal Budget Deadline is December 20

As the December 20 deadline to adopt the federal budget for Fiscal Year 2025 approaches, a short-term continuing resolution is likely.

Contact: Paul Penna, Senior Legislative Analyst, ppenna@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x110.

Also of Interest

Application System Open: Show Off Your City 2025

Applications are now being accepted for the 2025 Show Off Your City Photo Contest! Municipalities are invited to send the League photos of their tourist attractions, downtown areas, economic development initiatives, parks, city halls, community groups, and new projects. 

The winning photo will be featured on the cover of the April issue of NJ Municipalities, so send over your front-page-ready images. The winner will also receive a free League publication of their choice. Entries from each municipality will be posted on the League’s Facebook page, and some featured in the April issue of NJ Municipalities, and possibly other issues.

Photo Guidelines

High-resolution JPEG.

At least 3MB in size.

Please provide photo credit if necessary.

Entry Details

Unfortunately, stock photos and images that are too low in resolution will not be considered. By submitting a photo, you are agreeing that you own the rights to the photo and that NJLM has permission to use the photo in NJ Municipalities, on NJLM’s social media and website, and on other printed materials. Note that photos displayed in a portrait orientation work better on the magazine cover than a landscape orientation. A winner will be chosen in February. Please include your Facebook profile name and we will tag your photo on Facebook!

Due date to submit entries: February 7

Where to Submit Entries

Photos can be submitted using the Show Off Your City submission form (posted each fall) or mailed on CD or flash drive to 222 West State Street, Trenton, NJ 08608.

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