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Commissioners press Hudson County on hiring and vetting after $400,000 Credible Messengers contract awarded
Summary
The Board approved a $400,000 contract for a Credible Messengers mentoring program but several commissioners pressed county staff on whether the vendor will hire locally, how hires will be vetted, and whether the County can ensure experienced, Hudson County–based messengers rather than outside contractors.
Hudson County commissioners approved a fair-and-open contract to Credible Messengers Mentoring Movement for $400,000 to operate a mentoring program intended to reach youth and mediate court-referred cases. The contract term the Clerk read was Nov. 17, 2025 through Nov. 16, 2026.
During discussion, Commissioner William O’Dea and Commissioner Albert Cifelli raised concerns about the vendor’s staffing plan. O’Dea said he had “real concerns about what happened” with the prior provider and pressed county staff on whether individuals who previously worked in local street-level roles — and who in some cases had…
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