Community Pulse
What residents are talking about in Clifton public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
36 topics in taxes budget
Budget and competition in contracting
Seniors We Care funding
Senior programs funding gap
First responders, seniors, budgeting
Clifton Adult Opportunity Center
Post Office
Solid waste bid specifications
Financial study
Solid waste service and bulk pickup
Solid waste cart system
Representation / diversity
Candidate interviews
Charter study / procedural rules
Little Free Pantries / council forum
Delawanna grant funding
Tax increase
Consultant costs / recycling
Special meeting criticism
Garbage pickup / taxes
Revenue opportunities
World Cup reimbursement
Nonprofit involvement and fee collection
City manager praise, Airbnb fees, traffic safety meeting
City TLS certificate and revenue generation
Voter turnout and candidate vetting
Council campaign platform — fiscal sustainability
Charter study
City planning and revenue
Holiday event planning
Revenue and quality of life
Communications manager vacancy
Revaluation
Revenue strategies
Little Free Pantries / food insecurity
Council candidacy and Clifton Voice
Revaluation inspector conduct
In the News
12 articlesRecent coverage of Clifton from local and regional media.
Clifton has 19 running for 7 council seats. See who's on the ballot
Clifton has 19 running for 7 council seats. See who's on the ballot Bergen Record
Oct 28, 2026Rabies Alert – Fox in Little Falls Tested Positive
A rabid fox has been identified (and captured) in Little Falls. The Clifton Health Department is issuing this safety information to help residents protect themselves, their children, and their pets from potential exposure. The post Rabies Alert – Fox...
Oct 27, 2026An iconic Clifton, N.J. Halloween display is coming down after owner receives city fines
An iconic Clifton, N.J. Halloween display is coming down after owner receives city fines CBS News
Oct 24, 2026Pino asks Clifton voters to vote for her twice in November
Pino asks Clifton voters to vote for her twice in November New Jersey Globe
Oct 24, 2026Candidate Op-Ed: Councilwoman Rosemary Pino
Councilwoman Rosemary "Rosie" Pino discusses some of the ways she has worked to bring the community closer to City Hall, and City Hall closer to the community. She hopes to do the same with Washington, D.C. as a member of Congress. The post Candidate...
Oct 23, 2026Early Voting Starts Tomorrow for the 2026 General Election
Great news for Passaic County voters - you can vote early, in person, at any of these Passaic County locations...before Election Day! The post Early Voting Starts Tomorrow for the 2026 General Election first appeared on The Clifton Times.
Oct 23, 2026City of Clifton – Revaluation
Oct 22, 2026City of Clifton – Solar Initiative
Council Presentation - 10/20/2026
Oct 22, 2026Candidate Op-Ed: Eve Estrict-Barnes
Board of Education commissioner Eve Estrict-Barnes talks about her ideas for increasing budget accountability to the taxpayers, bringing programs to the elementary schools, and harnessing the power of community ideas. The post Candidate Op-Ed: Eve Es...
Oct 22, 2026Clifton Dentists Annual Elaborate Halloween Display Cited By City For Code Violations
Clifton Dentists Annual Elaborate Halloween Display Cited By City For Code Violations News12 | New Jersey
Oct 21, 2026Candidate Op-Ed: John Thomas
John Thomas, candidate for City Council, lays out the facts about his candidacy and his history of public service. The post Candidate Op-Ed: John Thomas first appeared on The Clifton Times.
Oct 21, 2026