Hackensack’s governing body includes Mayor Caseen Gaines, Deputy Mayor Agatha Toomey, and Council members Roberto Diaz, Philip Carroll, and Sonya Clark-Collins.
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Becoming a member of one of our advisory boards lets residents volunteer in city decision-making, bringing local insight to committees and commissions that guide planning, services, and civic life.
The Hackensack Performing Arts Center showcases theater, music, and visual arts, bringing artists and neighbors together through performances, exhibits, and community events.
Hackensack’s M&M Recreation Center offers youth sports, fitness, and community programs, with courts, multipurpose rooms, and spaces for seniors, events, and year-round activities.
The Johnson Public Library serves Hackensack with books, digital resources, classes, and programs for all ages, supporting learning, job search help, and lifelong community connection.
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The City of Hackensack is taking decisive action to protect its environment and elevate the quality of life across every neighborhood. As part of a...
Reports have been confirmed regarding federal law enforcement activity in the public areas around Anderson, Park, and Passaic Streets, near the Hackensack Market. We want...
New Administration Prioritizes Infrastructure, Restores Vital Services, and Cleans Up Inherited Fiscal Challenges to Protect Taxpayers One year ago, a newly elected leadership team stepped...
CITY LAUNCHES FISCAL CLEANUP TO CLAW BACK MILLIONS FOR TAXPAYERS; FORCES DEVELOPERS TO PAY THEIR FAIR SHARE Mayor Caseen Gaines and the Hackensack City Council...
