City of Trenton Email Format
Government AdministrationNew Jersey, United States501-1000 Employees
The City of Trenton is the capital of New Jersey and operates under the Faulkner Act's Mayor-Council framework, led by a mayor and a seven-member City Council. The municipal government comprises about ten departments, divisions and bureaus and employs hundreds of staff to deliver services, supported by an annual budget of about $263 million. Located in Central New Jersey, it sits roughly an hour from New York City and Philadelphia, and it sustains a robust public transportation network with bus, rail, and light rail options, including Amtrak service in the region. Its core services are organized across departments such as public safety, administration, law, finance, health and human services, fire, housing and economic development, inspections, public works, the municipal court, and the City Clerk. In 2026, the city announced plans to advance infrastructure with a new Central Fire Station, scheduling a groundbreaking for April 27. The ongoing municipal activity reflects Trenton’s role in delivering essential services and maintaining facilities for residents and local businesses in the capital city.