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The Hoboken City Council is the law-making body of the City of Hoboken. It is comprised of three At-Large members elected to represent the entire City and six member elected to represent one of our City’s six wards. The Council monitors the operation and performance of city agencies, makes land use decisions and has sole responsibility for approving the city’s budget. It also legislates on a wide range of other subjects.

Committee System

Most of the Council’s legislative work is done in committee. It is there that proposed legislation is initially debated and the members of other government branches and the public are given a chance to comment. Each Council Member serves on at least two of the Council’s eight (8) standing committees.  You can view the full list and download it here.

Hoboken City Council Seeks Applicants to Fill Vacancies on the Zoning Board of Adjustment at December 16th Meeting for Terms Beginning January 1st, 2010.

The Hoboken City Council, the sole appointing authority for the Zoning Board of Adjustment, seeks to fill two (2) regular vacancies and two (2) possible alternate vacancies at the December 16th meeting, to serve as a Commissioner of the Hoboken Board of Zoning Adjustment. Applicants who would like to be considered by the Council for one (1) of these seats must submit a notarized application to the City Clerk no later than December 8th, 2009. Prior applicants may be considered at the discretion of Council Members unless such applicants withdraw from consideration by notifying the City Clerk’s office. Applications may be downloaded from the City Clerk’s site or requested in the City Clerk’s office during regular business hours from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Mon-Fri.

Meeting Schedule

The Council typically meets on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 7 pm in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Meeting schedule

Meeting Documents

Information pertaining to the upcoming Council meeting will be posted two days prior to the relevant meeting and can also be obtained from the City Clerks office.
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City Clerks Office

The City Clerk’s Office maintains all documents pertinent to the administration of municipal government, provides support to the Mayor and City Council, administers elections, and coordinates research and information services for the public.
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Name Title Wards Term Begins Term Expires
Cunningham, Peter President 5th Ward July 1, 2007 June 30, 2011
Marsh, Carol Vice President city wide July 1, 2009 June 30, 2013
Bhalla, Ravinder Council at Large city wide Jul. 1, 2009 June 30, 2013
Mello, David Council at Large city wide Jul. 1, 2009 June 30, 2013
Castellano, Theresa Councilwoman 1st Ward Jul. 1, 2007 June 30, 2011
Mason, Elizabeth Councilwoman 2nd Ward Jul. 1, 2007 June 30, 2011
Russo, Michael Councilman 3rd Ward Jul. 1, 2007 June 30, 2011
Lenz, Michael “Mike” Councilman 4th Ward Nov. 16, 2009 interim appointment by Council until Special Election
Giacchi, Angelo “Nino” Councilman 6th Ward Jul. 1, 2007 June 30, 2011