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Essex County opposes mandatory collective bargaining, adopts Resolution 26‑005
Summary
The Essex County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved Resolution 26‑005 on March 24, 2026, opposing mandatory collective bargaining legislation and directing staff to forward the measure to the governor's office and the General Assembly.
On March 24, 2026, the Essex County Board of Supervisors voted to adopt Resolution 26‑005, a measure opposing pending state legislation that would impose mandatory collective bargaining on localities. The board approved the resolution by voice vote after a brief presentation by county staff.
County staff said the resolution mirrors a template being circulated by Vaco and noted that the county attorney had reviewed the document. Board members discussed minor local edits but did not change the substance before the motion was made, seconded and adopted.
The county will forward the adopted resolution to the governor's office and to the General Assembly ahead of the governor's April 13 consideration, county staff said. The board did not identify a named mover in the meeting record; the action was recorded as a motion, a second, and a voice vote in favor.
Why it matters: several localities are expected to weigh in on the legislation, and Essex's adopted resolution is intended to signal the county's position to state officials.
The board did not set any additional local policy changes at the meeting; staff will transmit the resolution and supporting materials to state contacts.
