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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE |
The Union County
Improvement Authority serves as a catalyst for the
development of important 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, this past year, the UCIA worked to finance and
construct the five-story Elizabeth I. Kellogg Union County
College building in midtown Elizabeth The $47 million
building, developed by the Union County Improvement
Authority, houses degree programs, continuing education
offerings, a lecture hall, a state of the art information
commons and library, and serves as the new home for the
Trinitas School of Nursing.
In the next few years, other high profile projects are
coming on line that will move Union County forward including
the new Union County Animal Shelter set to open in the
Houdaille Quarry, and a new library in Linden on East Henry
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The UCIA is also embarking on a renewable energy project
that would allow for every Union County municipality, School
Board and divisions of County government to benefit from the
installation of solar energy equipment on their facilities
without incurring any costs. This infusion of renewable
energy will reduce the cost of power presently being used at
each location while at the same time providing local
governments with budgetary certainty for at least a portion
of the energy costs
I take great pride in the work we do. I look forward to
working with our Freeholders and commissioners in building
projects that are keeping Union County a great place to live
and work.
CHARLOTTE DeFILIPPO
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR |
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