Certifications / Licenses
Joe was born and raised in Clifton, graduated from Clifton schools and was active in Clifton sports. He has over twenty years of service to the community through the City Council, Board of Education, other Board positions, volunteer coaching and support to community organizations. Joe previously served on the Clifton City Council from 2010 - 2018 and is serving the current term 2022 - 2026.
Joe's family has a long history of service and community involvement in Clifton, both parents, Joseph and Gloria, served on the City Council and his Great-Grandmother, Anna Mamczur served on the Committee to build the St. John Kanty church and school in the Athenia section. Joe is the fourth generation of his family living in Clifton.
Joe's perspective is a trusted addition to City management and combines his business experience with advanced education and licensing in government finance and administration to bring informed and innovative ideas to the City's management, budgeting and negotiation practices.
Joe's goals include improved communications with residents by funding dedicated communications staff in city hall, stabilizing taxes with smart redevelopment of former manufacturing sites, new revenue streams to offset property taxes like metered parking, parking garages, cannabis manufacturing and many others, multi-year financial planning to improve aging infrastructure, mitigate flooding and address quality of life concerns.
He earned a Master's Degree in Public Administration from Penn State, is a licensed NJ municipal CFO and qualified purchasing agent. He is a homeowner and lives in the Montclair Heights section with his wife and two sons.
Education
Joe's Experience
Volunteer Coach
Clifton Stallions Soccer Club - 2021 to present
Clifton Jr. Mustangs Basketball - 2024 to present
Eagle Scout
Troup 34, Clifton, NJ
Coach and Referee (former)
Boys and Girls Basketball & Softball
Clifton, West Orange and Montville, NJ
Volunteer / Community
Master's Degree, Public Administration
Penn State University, Harrisburg, PA
Bachelor's of Science, Business Management
Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ
School of Engineering
Rutgers College, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
Chief Financial Officer (CMFO)
Mt. Olive Township, Morris County, NJ 2025 to present
Chief Financial Officer (CMFO)
Maplewood Township, Essex County, NJ 2018 to 2025
Board of Directors
Past President, Past Treasurer
EverGreen Manor, Clifton, NJ, 2008 to present
Advisory Board Member
St. Barnabas Burn Foundation Advisory Board, West Orange, NJ, 2010 to 2025
Chief Financial Officer (CMFO)
Park Ridge, Bergen County, NJ 2015 - 2018
Borough Administrator
Emerson, Bergen County, NJ, 2014-2015
President & Commissioner
Clifton Board of Education, Clifton, NJ, 1999 - 2006
Certified Municipal Finance Officer (CMFO)
New Jersey State Department of Community Affairs,
Division of Local Government Services
Qualified Purchasing Agent (QPA)
New Jersey State Department of Community Affairs,
Division of Local Government Services
Certified School Business Administrator
New Jersey Department of Education
Joe currently serves as a Clifton City Council member for the 2022 - 2026 term.