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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE |
From serving as a
catalyst for the development of schools to libraries to fire
stations and more, the Union County Improvement Authority is
helping to create projects that are making the quality of
life better for all residents in Union County.
With the support of the Union County Freeholder Board and
our Improvement Authority Commissioners, the UCIA works to
provide low-cost financing and assistance for high quality
projects and institutions that will last for generations to
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These low rates, which are made possible through the
County’s outstanding bond ratings, assure that important
projects can be undertaken without increasing taxes. The
UCIA has also financed road improvements, parking
facilities, business relocation,
the purchase of police and fire vehicles and other items.
People living in many of Union County’s 21 municipalities
come in contact our projects on a daily basis. For example,
the UCIA served as the redevelopment agency for the City of
Plainfield in the design and construction of the Park
Madison Building,
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In Linden, the UCIA worked to finance and construct the
Raymond J. Bauer Amphitheater facility on North Wood Avenue
near City Hall. This state-of-the art
facility is a great place to see live entertainment during
the summer and fall months, and helps attract visitors to
the downtown district.
In the next few years, other high profile projects are
coming on line that will move Union County forward including
the Union County College Campus expansion in Elizabeth,
which will contain the new nursing school, and a new library
in Linden on East
Henry Street.
I take great pride in the work we do. I look forward to
working with our commissioners in building projects that are
keeping Union County a great place to live and work.
CHARLOTTE DeFILIPPO
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR |
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