Stephen Marks

Background

About Stephen Marks

Local government administrator with 32+ years of experience formulating, implementing and managing innovative policies, plans, projects and programs for neighborhoods and communities. Assist mayor, town council and municipal administration prepare and manage $85+ million annual operating budget and supervise 400+ fulltime municipal employees. Experienced with:* Municipal Budgeting;* Government Procurement and Local Public Contracts Law;* NJ Civil Service: Appointing Authority/Appropriate Authority;* Labor Negotiations and Collective Bargaining Agreements;* Capital Planning & Programming;* Economic Development and Special Improvement Districts;* Redevelopment Plans and Redeveloper Agreements;* Complete Streets & Safe Routes to School;* Municipal Master Plans & Reexam. Reports;* N.J. Green Acres Program;* N.J. Infrastructure Bank;* Open Space, Recreation & Historic Preservation Plans;* Risk Management, Health Insurance and Property & Casualty Coverage;* Smart Cities Applications and Strategies;* Stormwater Management Plans and Green Infrastructure Projects;* Sustainable Jersey;* Transportation Plans & Transit Oriented Design;* U.S. Green Building Council LEED Certification;* Water Utility Administration; and * Wayfinding, Public Art & Creative Placemaking