East Orange City Council

East Orange City Council Members of the East Orange City Council:

First Ward:

Christopher D. James
Amy Lewis (Council Vice Chair)


Second Ward:

Christopher Awe
Sammed R. Fauntleroy

East Orange City Government is divided into three branches: The Executive Branch under the supervision of the Mayor; The Legislative Branch comprised of the City Council and the Municipal Court which serves as the Judicial Branch. Monk


Third Ward:

Bergson Leneus
Vernon Pullins, Jr. (Council Chair)


Fourth Ward:

Casim L. Gomez
Tameika Garrett-Ward

Fifth Ward:

Alicia Holman
Naiima H.

09/08/2026

FRIENDLY REMINDER!

TODAY, The East Orange City Council will hold a Council Meeting beginning at 5:30 PM in the Council Chambers at East Orange Hall | 44 City Hall Plaza, EO.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

The Meeting will also stream LIVE on our page facebook.com/eocitycouncil and also on YouTube (https://youtube.com/?si=7XNFLxH)

📍 THIRD WARD — YOUR VOICE MATTERS!Councilmen Bergson Leneus and Vernon Pullins, Jr. invite Third Ward residents to join ...
09/08/2026

📍 THIRD WARD — YOUR VOICE MATTERS!

Councilmen Bergson Leneus and Vernon Pullins, Jr. invite Third Ward residents to join them for an important Community Meeting on Thursday, September 10th at 6:00 PM at Langston Hughes Academy.

Come hear important community updates, ask questions, share your concerns, and connect directly with representatives from key City departments and agencies.

Topics will include the East Orange School District, Parking Authority, PSE&G, Recreation, Health & Human Services, and most importantly, YOUR concerns as Third Ward residents.

🗓 Thursday, September 10th
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Langston Hughes Academy
160 Rhode Island Avenue, East Orange, NJ

Third Ward, this is your community and your opportunity to be heard. We hope to see you there!

OneCityOneCommunity

09/03/2026

PUBLIC NOTICE 📅

The Special Meeting scheduled in accordance with the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 231, P.L. 1975, by the East Orange City Council for Thursday, September 3, 2026, at 5:30 PM at East Orange City Hall, 44 City Hall Plaza, East Orange, New Jersey, in the City Council Chambers to discuss budget-related matters pertaining to matters related to the City’s collective bargaining agreements with its employee union is hereby CANCELLED.

Amy Lewis
City Council Chairwoman

Shalonda B. Owens
City Clerk

09/03/2026

PUBLIC NOTICE📅

In accordance with the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 231, P.L. 1975, Public Notice is hereby given that the East Orange City Council will hold a Special Meeting on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at 5:30 PM. The purpose of this Special Meeting is to discuss budget-related matters pertaining to matters related to the City’s collective bargaining agreements with its employee unions.

Said Meeting will take place at East Orange City Hall, 44 City Hall Plaza, East Orange, New Jersey, in the City Council Chambers.

Formal action may be taken.

Amy Lewis
City Council Chairwoman

Shalonda B. Owens
City Clerk

09/01/2026

☔️🌦 Mother Nature has blocked our sunshine yet again.

Unfortunately, due to the forecasted inclement weather, our 1st WARD MOVIE NIGHT has been canceled. 😞

🚨 NEW DATE, SAME FAMILY FUN! 🍿🎬🎉☔️⛈️Mother Nature may have made us switch things up, but FIRST WARD FAMILY FUN & MOVIE N...
08/20/2026

🚨 NEW DATE, SAME FAMILY FUN! 🍿🎬🎉

☔️⛈️Mother Nature may have made us switch things up, but FIRST WARD FAMILY FUN & MOVIE NIGHT has been POSTPONED to September 1st!🙌🏽❤️

Join First Ward Councilmembers Amy Lewis & Chris James (on Sept. 1st) for an evening packed with FOOD, GAMES, FACE PAINTING, BOUNCY HOUSE FUN and a movie under the stars featuring THE SUPER MARIO GALAXY MOVIE! 🍄⭐🎥

📅 NEW DATE: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1
⏰ FAMILY FUN BEGINS: 5:30 PM
🎬 MOVIE STARTS: 7:30 PM
📍 SOVEREL PARK
2 Soverel Terrace, East Orange

Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, the kids, and your First Ward family spirit! 🧺✨

🎟️ FREE FAMILY FUN!
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Children must be accompanied by an adult.

☎️ MORE INFO: 973-266-5120

SAVE THE NEW DATE & SPREAD THE WORD! 📣
🍿🎬🍄 SEE YOU AT SOVEREL PARK!

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44 City Hall Plaza
East Orange, NJ
07018

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Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
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Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
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