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NJUMA Leadership

The New Jersey Urban Mayors Association transitioned its leadership when Plainfield Mayor Adrian O. Mapp was installed as President of the Association on December 1, 2023 by the outgoing NJUMA president, Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka. In addition to President Mapp, new officers were installed at the NJUMA’s Urban Mayors Policy Retreat. The new officers represent diversity for the Association, in terms of ethnicity, gender, geography and knowledge of statewide policy issues that impact New Jersey’s urban municipalities.

The John S. Watson Institute's Support of the NJUMA

John S. Watson Institute of Urban Policy and Research supports the NJUMA and President Mapp as he leads the charge to continue the work to chart new paths to economic sustainability, public health and safety, and livability in New Jersey's urban communities.

Mayor Adrian Mapp wearing a navy blue suit, smiling in front of an America flag background.

President and Chair 

The Honorable Adrian O. Mapp  

Mayor of the City of Plainfield
President and Chair of the New Jersey Urban Mayors Association

The honorable Adrian O. Mapp is the 37th Mayor of the City of Plainfield, having been sworn in for a historic third term since assuming office in 2014. Since serving in this capacity, Mayor Mapp has taken a progressive yet assertive approach to governing by creating new careers, fairness, and equity, revitalizing brownfield sites, and uplifting every part of the city of Plainfield. His commitment to improving lifestyle and changing the diverse culture in the community has solidified his steadfast approach to enhancing the quality of life for residents.

In his role as the President and Chair of the NJUMA, he is committed to the transformation and growth of our state’s urban centers. Mayor Mapp leads the NJUMA by advocating for policies that can improve our urban municipalities and enhance the lives of all residents across New Jersey.

Executive Committee

  • The Honorable Adrian O. Mapp, Mayor of the City of Plainfield, President of the New Jersey Urban Mayors Association

  • The Honorable Hector C. Lora, Mayor of the City of Passaic, Vice President of the New Jersey Urban Mayors Association

  • The Honorable Ras J. Baraka, Mayor of the City of Newark, President Emeritus

  • The Honorable Dwanye D. Warren, Esq., Mayor of the City of Orange Township, Northern NJ Vice President

  • The Honorable W. Reed Gusciora, Mayor of the City of Trenton, Central NJ Vice President

  • The Honorable Marty Small, Sr., Mayor of the City of Atlantic City, Southern NJ Vice President

  • The Honorable Albert B. Kelly, Mayor of the City of Bridgeton, President Emeritus

New Jersey Urban Mayors Association Committees

  • Cannabis Committee
  • Property Tax Committee
  • Reentry and Public Safety Committee
  • Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ) Subcommittee
  • Housing Subcommittee