▣ Director’s Office

Amy Wagner, Director and Deputy County Manager

• Phone: 908-527-4802
• Fax: 908-352-3980
• E-mail: awagner@ucnj.org
• Union County Film Commission

Promotes and develops the planning and growth of the County of Union, through the implementation and coordination of all economic development plans and programs including matters affecting workforce investment, community development, and quality of housing.

Bureau of ADA Compliance

• Manuel E. Ramirez, Director
• Phone: 908-527-4432
• Fax: 908-527-4901
• Email: mramirez@ucnj.org
• Accessibility Statement

The Bureau of ADA Compliance shall ensure compliance with federal and state disability rights laws by the County and will assist municipalities and school districts within the County with training and guidance. The Bureau monitors and assists the implementation of the County ADA Transition Plan to ensure full programmatic and communication accessibility to persons with disabilities. The Bureau also monitors the County Employees Access and Inclusion Solution Process procedure for disability complaints.

Workforce Development Board

• Antonio Rivera, M.S.W., Director
• Phone: 908-527-4195
• Fax: 908-659-7406
• E-mail: arivera@ucnj.org
• Website: Click here

Directs training investments to create sustainable jobs, develops marketing strategies to promote business services, and designs competitive economic and workforce policies.

▣ Division of Community Services

Phil Kandl, Division Director

• E-mail: pkandl@ucnj.org
• Phone: 908-527-4462
• Fax: 908-352-3980

Partners with communities and non-profit agencies to reduce the causes of poverty, increase job opportunities, economic security for individuals/families and revitalize communities. Our social service and community development programs work in a variety of ways to improve the lives of many.

Bureau of Community Development

• Phone: 908-527-4023
• Fax: 908-352-3980
• E-mail: commdevinfo@ucnj.org
• Website: Click here

Oversees the federally funded Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG). CDBG funds are used for a wide range of community development activities directed toward neighborhood revitalization, economic development, social service programs and improvements to community facilities.

Bureau of Housing

• Phone: 908-527-4213
• Fax: 908-352-3980

Union County Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8)

Important Update Regarding Section 8 Waiting List Applications

• Opening of the Union County Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8) Waiting List Public Notice

The Union County Housing Choice Voucher Program opened the waiting list on June 1 at 9AM.  The public notice stated that 500 applications would be accepted. When 500 applications were received at 9:08AM, the portal stopped allowing access to the application. Persons with applications in process at that time were allowed to complete their application and were added to the list which is now much larger than originally anticipated. 

Please note: submitted applications cannot be changed. If your current mailing address changes, you should notify the program administrator Development Directions, LLC in writing, at 1600 St. Georges Ave, Rahway, NJ 07065.

The waiting list is accessed as vouchers become available. There is no way to determine how long it will take to work through the waiting list. You may be contacted within several months or it could take several years.

Programs and Plans

• Home Improvement and Senior Home Improvement Grant Programs
• Union County Housing Authority 5 Year PHA Plan
• Home Improvement and Senior Home Improvement Programs
• Affirmative Action for Fair Housing
• Union County Housing Assistance Payment Program

Increases access to decent housing and suitable living environments for low and very-low income families through federally funded programs such as the Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8), the HOME Program, and CDBG program.

▣ Division of Strategic Planning & Intergovernmental Relations

Deana Mesaros, Division Director

• Phone: 908-527-4273
• Fax: 908-352-3980
• E-mail: dmesaros@ucnj.org
• Municipal Profiles

Develops strategic plans for the County, focusing on economic competitiveness and growth, transportation, land use and sustainability. Coordinates and aligns policies and initiatives across County departments and governmental agencies through outreach and shared services.

Office of Business Development

• Jeff Brooks, Coordinator
• Phone: 908-659-7412
• Website: Click here
• UC LOVES SMALL BIZ

Office of Veterans Services

• W. Geoff Smith , Coordinator
• Phone: 908-527-4918
• Fax: 908-352-3980
• E-mail: W.Geoff.Smith@ucnj.org
• Website: Click here

Office of Community Engagement and Diversity

• Judith Guest, Coordinator
• Phone: 908 527-4388
• Fax: 908-352-3980
• E-mail: Judith.Guest@ucnj.org
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Office on Women

• Jennifer Erdos, Coordinator
• E-mail jerdos@ucnj.org
• Phone: 908-527-4216
• Fax: 908-527-4875
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We Are One New Jersey

• Elizabeth Montes, Coordinator
• Phone: 908-249-4360
• Fax: 908-527-4086
• Email: Elizabeth.montes@ucnj.org
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Office of LGBTQ Affairs

• Robert Charkowsky, Coordinator
• E-mail: rcharkowsky@ucnj.org
• Phone: 908-527-4897
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▣ Division of Information Technologies

Diego Otero, Division Director

• Phone: 908-527-4731
• Fax: 908-558-6949
• E-mail: dotero@ucnj.org

Responsible for the County’s data center, wide-area high-speed network, and office technology. Plans, develops and manages software applications to improve workflow processes in County offices.

Telecommunications

• Phone: 908-527-4000