Commissioner Michèle S. Delisfort

Commissioner
Michèle S. Delisfort

Commissioner Michèle S. Delisfort is a nationally respected Planner, public servant, and community leader with 30 years of experience advancing equitable, resilient, and inclusive communities. Known for her deep subject-matter expertise and steady, solutions-oriented leadership, she brings a fair, informed, and forward-thinking approach to county government.

Her career spans urban planning, redevelopment, public policy, and municipal leadership, earning her statewide recognition for thoughtful growth strategies that enhance quality of life across New Jersey.

A former Mayor of Union Township, Commissioner Delisfort successfully applied her business and planning expertise to governance, delivering results that matter. Her leadership helped secure millions in strategic redevelopment investments, revitalize commercial corridors, strengthen public safety, modernize infrastructure, and enhance parks and public spaces—always with a focus on accountability, fiscal responsibility, and community impact.

Commissioner Delisfort is widely recognized for her responsive and collaborative leadership style and her deep commitment to community engagement. She is known for delivering transparent government, equitable growth, and smart, strategic investments, bringing residents, stakeholders, and institutions together to achieve measurable results and lasting improvements that strengthen neighborhoods and expand opportunity.

She currently serves as President of the American Planning Association–New Jersey Chapter, reflecting her leadership at the highest level of the planning profession. A trusted voice on smart growth and redevelopment policy, she is also deeply committed to mentoring the next generation of planners and public leaders.

During her tenure as Mayor, Commissioner Delisfort played a pivotal role in guiding Union Township through the COVID-19 pandemic, coordinating emergency response efforts and providing critical support to residents and local businesses during an unprecedented crisis.

Today, as Union County Commissioner, she continues to lead with vision and integrity—championing smart growth, inclusive development, and forward-looking policies that deliver results and serve every community fairly.