What to do if your SNAP benefits get stolen in New Jersey
More New Jersey residents are experiencing SNAP scams and benefit theft. Here is how to request reimbursement for stolen SNAP benefits and protect themselves from fraud.
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Political parties shape local elections through partisan committees. Here’s how they work
Between 12,000 and 25,000 New Jersey residents serve on Democratic or Republican county committees that influence local government. Learn more about how they work and how you can run to represent your voting district.
How to run for mayor and council in your Essex County town or city
Municipal mayors and councils play an important role in things like public health and safety, libraries and recreation, and public works. Here's how to get your name on the ballot to serve as mayor or council in an Essex County community.
How to apply for NJ SNAP, WIC, and senior food assistance in New Jersey
Almost one-third of people who qualify for federal food assistance aren't enrolled in those programs. Here's how to learn if you qualify and how to apply in New Jersey.
How to file a property tax appeal in New Jersey
Lowering your property tax assessment could save you thousands of dollars per year. Here is how to do it.
How does municipal government work in Essex County and New Jersey
Learn about the structure and responsibilities of municipal elected officials and public agencies in Essex County and New Jersey.
How to access public meetings of local government boards in Essex County and New Jersey
Here is what Essex County and New Jersey residents need to know about their right to attend meetings of local government.
How do local school boards of education work in Essex County and New Jersey?
Learn about the structure and responsibilities of local public school boards in Essex County and New Jersey.
How does county government work in Essex County and New Jersey?
Learn about the structure and responsibilities of county elected officials and public agencies in Essex County and New Jersey.
What are Bloomfield home and school associations?
Bloomfield home and school associations, or HSAs, are nonprofit organization that foster community around their schools. Here's how to get involved.
Political parties shape local elections through partisan committees. Here’s how they work
Between 12,000 and 25,000 New Jersey residents serve on Democratic or Republican county committees that influence local government. Learn more about how they work and how you can run to represent your voting district.
How to run for mayor and council in your Essex County town or city
Municipal mayors and councils play an important role in things like public health and safety, libraries and recreation, and public works. Here's how to get your name on the ballot to serve as mayor or council in an Essex County community.
How to apply for NJ SNAP, WIC, and senior food assistance in New Jersey
Almost one-third of people who qualify for federal food assistance aren't enrolled in those programs. Here's how to learn if you qualify and how to apply in New Jersey.
How to file a property tax appeal in New Jersey
Lowering your property tax assessment could save you thousands of dollars per year. Here is how to do it.
How does municipal government work in Essex County and New Jersey
Learn about the structure and responsibilities of municipal elected officials and public agencies in Essex County and New Jersey.
How to access public meetings of local government boards in Essex County and New Jersey
Here is what Essex County and New Jersey residents need to know about their right to attend meetings of local government.
How do local school boards of education work in Essex County and New Jersey?
Learn about the structure and responsibilities of local public school boards in Essex County and New Jersey.
How does county government work in Essex County and New Jersey?
Learn about the structure and responsibilities of county elected officials and public agencies in Essex County and New Jersey.
What are Bloomfield home and school associations?
Bloomfield home and school associations, or HSAs, are nonprofit organization that foster community around their schools. Here's how to get involved.
