2025 Community Funding Request Member Disclosure
Overview
The following Community Projects are those being submitted by Representative Mikie Sherrill on behalf of New Jersey's 11th Congressional District. In this extremely competitive process, Rep. Sherrill was only able to submit 15 project requests out of the dozens received. Those requests must be for state or local governments, and government-adjacent organizations only. Final decisions on which projects ultimately receive funding will be made by the House Committee on Appropriations later this year and must be passed through the Fiscal Year 2024 Congressional budget process.
By requesting funding for these projects, Rep. Sherrill is fighting to bring crucial money back to NJ-11.
Transparency
Members must certify that they, their spouse, and other immediate family members do not have a financial interest in the projects in which funding requests were made. Details and disclosures for each project submitted by Rep. Sherrill are posted below.
Subcommittee: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies
Project: Public Safety Robot Acquisition
Sponsor: Morris County Department of Law & Public Safety
Location: PO Box 900, Morristown, New Jersey 07963
Amount Requested: $700,000
Federal Nexus: Section 1701(b)(8) of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. § 10381(b)(8))
Summary: This funding will be used to purchase two public safety robots for use by the Department of Law and Public Safety in support of state, county, and local first responders throughout the region. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because these cutting-edge devices will help provide an important layer of safety for first responders and the general public in various times of emergency.
Subcommittee: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies
Project: Multi-Agency Shared Service Records & Communications Equipment
Sponsor: Borough of North Caldwell
Location: 136 Gould Avenue, North Caldwell, New Jersey 07006
Amount Requested: $4,000,000
Federal Nexus: Section 1701(b)(8) of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. § 10381(b)(8))
Summary: This funding will be used to enhance interoperable communications among communication centers across the West Essex area, technological advancements that will enable law enforcement agencies to exchange data in real-time, fostering a safer environment for both law enforcement professionals and the citizens they serve. This is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will foster collaboration, interoperability, and technological advancements in law enforcement agencies to improve public safety.
Subcommittee: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies
Project: Whippany River Regional Improvement Initiative, Phase Three
Sponsor: Township of Hanover
Location: 1000 Route 10, PO Box 250, Whippany, New Jersey 07981
Amount Requested: $3,500,000
Federal Nexus: Soil Conservation and Allotment Domestic Act of 1935, 16 U.S. Code sections 590a-590d and 590f-g
Summary: This funding would be used for flood mitigation efforts through expansive clearing and desnagging of the Whippany River. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because, in order to properly protect communities in the Whippany River Region from flooding threats, it is imperative that the river’s structural integrity be restored and maintained in the long term.
Subcommittee: Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
Project: Peckman Riverbank Stabilization Project
Sponsor: Township of Little Falls
Location: 225 Main Street, Little Falls, New Jersey 07424
Amount Requested: $4,000,000
Federal Nexus: Title VI of the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C 1381 et seq.
Summary: This funding will be used to rehabilitate the riverbank of the Peckman River in Little Falls, New Jersey, including clearing, grading, and stabilizing efforts to prevent further erosion at seven highly vulnerable locations along the riverbank. This is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will make the area less susceptible to flooding and damage in the future.
Subcommittee: Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
Project: Gilbert Place Stormwater Pump Station
Sponsor: Township of Millburn
Location: 375 Millburn Avenue, Millburn, New Jersey 07041
Amount Requested: $1,500,000
Federal Nexus: Title VI of the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C 1381 et seq.
Summary: This funding will be used to increase the pump station's capacity, upgrade and improve electrical equipment reliability, and provide emergency backup power. This project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will provide additional protection from stormwater flooding.
Subcommittee: Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
Project: Town of Dover Lead Service Line Replacements
Sponsor: Town of Dover
Location: 37 North Sussex Street, Dover, New Jersey 07801
Amount Requested: $1,500,000
Federal Nexus: Section 1452 of the Safe Drinking Water Act, 42 U.S.C. 300j12.
Summary: The funding would be used to replace obsolete lead service lines to provide residents with safe and clean drinking water. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will enhance quality of life and health for current and prospective residents.
Subcommittee: Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
Project: Montville Township PFAS Treatment Implementation
Sponsor: Montville Township Utility Department
Location: 195 Changebridge Road, Montville, New Jersey 07045
Amount Requested: $5,000,000
Federal Nexus: Section 1452 of the Safe Drinking Water Act, 42 U.S.C. 300j12.
Summary: This funding will be used for treatment to remove PFAS contamination from three primary drinking wells. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will provide safe drinking water for the township.
Subcommittee: Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
Project: Township of Pequannock PFAS Mitigation/Remediation Project
Sponsor: Township of Pequannock
Location: 530 Newark-Pompton Turnpike, Pompton Plains, New Jersey 07444
Amount Requested: $3,800,000
Federal Nexus: Section 1452 of the Safe Drinking Water Act, 42 U.S.C. 300j12.
Summary: This funding will be used to construct a new water treatment facility to remove PFAS contamination from the Township of Pequannock’s two primary drinking wells. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will provide safe drinking water for the township.
Subcommittee: Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
Project: Township of Nutley Booster Pump Station Enhancement
Sponsor: Township of Nutley
Location: 1 Kennedy Drive, Nutley, New Jersey 07110
Amount Requested: $500,000
Federal Nexus: Section 1452 of the Safe Drinking Water Act, 42 U.S.C. 300j12.
Summary: This funding will be used to construct a water booster pump station. This project is a valuable use of taxpayer funds, because it will ensure that the residents of the Township of Nutley have access to a safe and reliable supply of drinking water.
Subcommittee: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies
Project: Special Needs Assistance Technology
Sponsor: Essex County Sheriff’s Department
Location: 50 West Market Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102
Amount Requested: $375,000
Federal Nexus: Section 501 of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. § 10152)
Summary: This funding will be used to implement a GPS and voice monitoring technology program tailored to the needs of individuals with special needs. This is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will enhance the safety and well-being of some of the most vulnerable Essex County residents, specifically youth/young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder and adults suffering from dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease, and other cognitive disabilities.
Subcommittee: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies
Project: Safety Inspection Enhancement Program
Sponsor: New Jersey State Police
Location: PO Box 7068, West Trenton, New Jersey 08628
Amount Requested: $400,000
Federal Nexus: Section 501 of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. § 10152)
Summary: This funding will allow the New Jersey State Police to expand their capacity to inspect state-licensed firearm dealers for compliance with state, and in some cases federal, regulations. This is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because ensuring that FFLs are compliant with firearms laws aimed at reducing trafficking and other illegal transfers through inspections is an effective way to reduce the risks of firearm trafficking and diversion of guns to crime.
Subcommittee: Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
Project: South Orange Downtown & Train Station Streetscape Improvements
Sponsor: South Orange Village
Location: 76 South Orange Avenue, Suite 302, South Orange New Jersey, 07079
Amount Requested: $2,670,000
Federal Nexus: 42 U.S.C. 5305(a)(2)
Summary: This funding will be used to improve downtown sidewalks and streetscape to support and strengthen the city's role as a regional transportation hub for Essex County, New Jersey. This is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will make tactical streetscape and safety improvements around a mass transit hub to benefit the community.
Subcommittee: Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
Project: Drew University Forest Preservation
Sponsor: Borough of Madison
Location: 50 Kings Road, Madison, New Jersey 07940
Amount Requested: $5,000,000
Federal Nexus: 42 U.S.C. 5305(a)(1)
Summary: This funding would be used to purchase and preserve the Drew Forest on Drew University’s campus. The Forest provides regional environmental and public benefits that would be lost if cleared for development. This project is a valuable use of taxpayer funds, because if preserved, the Forest will continue to serve as a critical part of the Buried Valley Aquifer, which is a major source of drinking water for 31 municipalities in Morris, Essex, Somerset, and Union County, and the Forest would also continue to serve as a living laboratory for students at Drew University and a resource for members of the public to experience on a daily basis as land preserved for open space.
Subcommittee: Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
Project: Woodland Park Community Center Improvement Project
Sponsor: Borough of Woodland Park
Location: 5 Brophy Lane, Woodland Park, New Jersey 07424
Amount Requested: $2,000,000
Federal Nexus: 42 U.S.C. 5305(a)(2)
Summary: This funding will be used to renovate and redevelop the Woodland Park Community Center into a more functional, dynamic environment to serve various interests and age groups. This is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because the space will serve as a multifaceted learning, creativity, and recreation hub that will serve the needs of residents from across the community.
Subcommittee: Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
Project: Livingston Avenue Streetscape Improvement
Sponsor: County of Essex
Location: 465 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, Newark, New Jersey 07102
Amount Requested: $3,400,000
Federal Nexus: 49 U.S.C. Chapter 53
Summary: This funding will be used to improve the pedestrian and transit user facilities on the Livingston Avenue roadway section between Mount Pleasant Avenue (Rt. 10) and Northfield Road in Essex County, New Jersey. This project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will make the area more accessible and safer for non-motorized travel by installing crosswalks, signage, and ADA-compliant curb cuts to accommodate existing pedestrian street-crossing patterns.
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