{"id":1679,"date":"2023-12-27T20:11:38","date_gmt":"2023-12-27T20:11:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/commissioners\/?page_id=1679"},"modified":"2026-03-30T19:28:38","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T19:28:38","slug":"commissionerbr-michele-s-delisfort","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/commissioners\/commissionerbr-michele-s-delisfort\/","title":{"rendered":"Commissioner Mich\u00e8le S. Delisfort"},"content":{"rendered":"<!-- Added by Post\/Page Specific Custom Code plugin, thank you for using! -->\n<style>.entry-title {\r\n   display: none;\r\n}\r\n.entry-header.has-text-align-center.header-footer-group {\r\n    display: none;\r\n}<\/style>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Commissioner<br>Mich\u00e8le S. Delisfort<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-full is-style-tw-shadow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"840\" src=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/commissioners\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/01\/415605031_788839406615430_5947412600926136245_n-1.jpg\" alt=\"Commissioner Michele Delisfort is sworn in\" class=\"wp-image-2253\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/commissioners\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/01\/415605031_788839406615430_5947412600926136245_n-1.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/commissioners\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/01\/415605031_788839406615430_5947412600926136245_n-1-300x123.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/commissioners\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/01\/415605031_788839406615430_5947412600926136245_n-1-1024x420.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/commissioners\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/01\/415605031_788839406615430_5947412600926136245_n-1-768x315.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/commissioners\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/01\/415605031_788839406615430_5947412600926136245_n-1-1536x630.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/commissioners\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/01\/415605031_788839406615430_5947412600926136245_n-1-1200x492.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/commissioners\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/01\/415605031_788839406615430_5947412600926136245_n-1-1980x812.jpg 1980w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-tw-shadow\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/commissioners\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2024\/12\/michelle-819x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Michele Delisfort headshot\" class=\"wp-image-1923\" style=\"width:279px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/commissioners\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2024\/12\/michelle-819x1024.jpeg 819w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/commissioners\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2024\/12\/michelle-240x300.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/commissioners\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2024\/12\/michelle-768x960.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/commissioners\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2024\/12\/michelle.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=61555233094841\">facebook<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Commissioner Mich\u00e8le 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. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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\u2014always with a focus on accountability, fiscal responsibility, and community impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She currently serves as President of the American Planning Association\u2013New 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today, as Union County Commissioner, she continues to lead with vision and integrity\u2014championing smart growth, inclusive development, and forward-looking policies that deliver results and serve every community fairly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-transparent-background-color has-background tw-shadow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-subtle-background-background-color has-background wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Contact the Commissioner<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fd0eef3b77edb8403ef46f96265871a0 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Office Phone Number<\/strong>: <a href=\"tel:9085274110\">908-527-4110<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f32df926d5f67c37d93cb733179979a8 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>E-mail Address<\/strong>: <a href=\"mailto:michele.delisfort@ucnj.org\">michele.delisfort@ucnj.org<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CommissionerMich\u00e8le S. Delisfort Commissioner Mich\u00e8le 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. 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