Clifton Democrats

09/03/2026

08/27/2026

This is heartbreaking for all of us.

On behalf of the entire Board of County Commissioners, it is with a heavy heart that I share the news that our colleague and friend, Commissioner Bruce James, passed away earlier today.

Bruce served the people of Passaic County for two decades. He was the first elected to the Board in November 2005 and before that he spent his career at the Passaic County Board of Social Services as a caseworker then supervisor. That work never left him. He had sat across the desk from residents on the hardest day of their lives and he brought those people into the Board room with him every single time we voted.

He also understood the importance of the County having a strong foundation to better support all its residents. Bruce was a consistent voice for fiscal responsibility, and he stood behind the hard budget decisions that got us to the strongest credit rating in our history. Our parks belonged to everyone, as far as he was concerned, and he backed the investments that made them what they are today. On public safety, he was relentless. He fought for the people and the equipment to protect this county, and he did not wait to be asked.

He was a resident of Clifton for almost 40 years and longtime president of his labor organization and a fierce advocate for the people who do the work in this county. He gave his time to the Passaic County Food Bank, St. Joseph’s early intervention program and to the Greater Paterson OIC.

We will miss our colleague and friend.

Our deepest condolences go to Bruce’s family and friends. Thank you for sharing him with us for so long.

07/27/2026

It was great to be in 's Holster Park this morning and celebrate $850,000 in federal money that I helped secure.

With this funding, Holster Park is getting a safer playground, a new walking path and pavilion, and more improvements!

07/24/2026

Save The Date.!

07/24/2026

The energy and engagement at this month's Clifton Democratic Club meeting was real! With critical elections ahead Board of Education, City Council, County Commissioner, United States Senate, and United States Congress this is exactly the momentum we need.

Welcome to our new members, and thank you to everyone who offered suggestions and ideas your voices make this club stronger. Thank you as well to our committee chairs and executive board for all you do to keep this club running strong. It takes all of us to be successful.

The next several months are critical. Let's get to work!

07/24/2026

Clifton representing, with the Passaic County Young Democrats

07/23/2026

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