Individuals With Disabilities Advisory Committee

OVERVIEW

The Fort Lee Mayor and Council's Advisory Committee for Individuals with Disabilities was established in 1993. It is comprised of 17 members including a Council Liaison, Borough Department Heads, residents with disabilities, and other interested residents of Fort Lee. 

MISSION STATEMENT

The goal of the Fort Lee Mayor and Council's Advisory Committee for Individuals with Disabilities is to encourage the ability of individuals with disabilities to fully participate  in all aspects of community life. 

MEETINGS

The Committee generally meets on the first Wednesday of every month (excluding holidays) at the Jack Alter Community Center located at 1355 Inwood Terrace at 1:00 p.m.  Members of the public are always welcome to attend the meetings and express any concerns they may have or seek information or advice. 

MEMBERS

  • Harvey Sohmer, Council Liaison
    Term Expires: 2023
  • Patricia Ciccone, Chair Person
    Term Expires: 2023
  • Dr. Rita D. Posner
    Term Expires: 2025
  • Mitch Barnett
    Term Expires: 2025
  • VACANCY
    Term Expires: 2025
  • Roy Lippin
    Term Expires: 2023
  • Sandra Pinkerton 
    Term Expires: 2023 
  • Susan M. Cohen 
    Term Expires: 2024
  • Gretchen M. Harris  
    Term Expires: 2025
  • Dr. Levino L. Johnson Jr.                                                                                                                                                                                                       Term Expires: 2025

 

BOROUGH DEPARTMENT REPRESENTATIVES

  • Harvey Sohmer, Mayor & Council  (201) 592-3500 x 1003
  • Crissa Scarimbas, Senior Center Director (201) 592-3500 x 1513
  • Cheryl Westyn, Recreation Department (201) 592-4699
  • Mike Maresca, Department of Public Works (201 )592-3634
  • Hernani Goncalves, Parking Authority (201) 592-3500 x 1518
  • Edward Young,  Police Department (201) 592-3700 x 5245
  • Gregory Cervieri, Building Department (201) 592-3500 x 1026
  • Diana Davis, Board of Education (201) 585-4612

To Contact the Board with questions and comments, please click here

You may also call the Borough's ADA Compliance Officer, Gregory Cervieri, at 201-592-3500 ext. 1026. 

Watch Fort Lee Today On Demand videos below highlighting Individuals With Disabilities awareness.