HUD Streamlines Environmental Reviews to Lower Multifamily Development Costs

HUD announced updates to environmental review requirements for multifamily housing, removing outdated provisions that have increased costs and complexity for lenders and developers. These changes, issued through HUD’s Federal Housing Administration (FHA) via a Mortgagee Letter, revise the Multifamily Accelerated Processing (MAP) Guide to streamline outdated and burdensome requirements for lenders and developers seeking FHA-insured financing.

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Get Connected with Your Government

At Town Halls, Public Meetings, Our App, or Social Media

Camden County provides several ways for residents to stay informed and connected with local government, including this weekly newsletter, social media, and live meetings. Camden County Board of Commissioners and Congressman Donald Norcross will be hosting Town Hall Meetings monthly, creating another level of access and opportunity. The next Town Hall Meeting will be Friday, May15th in Merchantville. If you have any questions, or need assistance, please submit them and we will forward them to the appropriate level of government. Click Here to submit questions.

The Camden County Board of Commissioners holds public Monthly Meetings at 520 Market St, 6th Floor, in Camden. The next Caucus Meeting will be held on Tuesday, May19th, and the Monthly Commissioner Meeting will be held on Thursday, May21st. These meetings are held to help the community stay up-to-date on county proceedings. Click Here to watch meetings online.

Statement From NJ Assembly Sponsors on DOJ Lawsuit

Assembly members Verlina Reynolds-Jackson, Annette Quijano, Alixon Collazos-Gill, Gabriel Rodriguez, and Michael Venezia issued the following statement today on the federal Department of Justice’s lawsuit regarding their bill, A1743, better known as the “Law Enforcement Officer Protection Act.” The bill, signed into law earlier this year, requires law enforcement officers to reveal facial identity during certain public interactions and to present sufficient identification prior to arresting or detaining a person.

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Important Election Dates & Information

2026 Primary Election on June 2nd

Camden County is encouraging residents to get ready for the 2026 Primary Election and make a plan to have their voices heard. One of the easiest ways to vote is by applying for Vote By Mail. The deadline to apply is Tuesday, May 26th, so now is a great time to get it done and check it off your to-do list. Ballots are currently being mailed out, keep an eye on your mailbox and be sure to return yours as soon as possible! To learn more, Click Here.

You can also take a moment to confirm your voter registration status online to make sure everything is up to date before casting your ballot. However you choose to vote, planning ahead helps make the process stress-free and ensures your voice is part of the conversation. To check if you’re registered, Click Here.
Important Dates Below: May 12th -Voter Registration Deadline for the Primary Election May 20th -Mailing of Sample Ballots for Primary Election May 26th – Deadline to Apply for a Vote By Mail Ballot for Primary Election May 26th – May 31st – Early Voting Period May 29th – Overseas / Military Application Deadline to Receive Primary Election Mail-In Ballots Electronically June 2nd – Primary Election Day

Congressman Van Drew Issues Statement

Congressman Van Drew released the following statement after Congress passed legislation to end the partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security and restore funding for critical agencies, including the Coast Guard, TSA, FEMA, Secret Service, and CISA.

“This shutdown should have never happened in the first place,” said Congressman Van Drew. “While I am glad this is over, I am not letting this go. Our federal workers should not have to worry if a paycheck is coming just because Congress cannot get its act together. That is why I will keep pushing my bill that would ensure members of Congress do not get paid during a shutdown, not even back pay once it is over. We owe the American people better than this, and we owe our federal workers a lot more stability than they got here.”

Governor Sherrill Announces Online Application for Permitting Dashboard Pilot

Governor Mikie Sherrill announced a call for submissions for the pilot phase of the Permitting Dashboard on her 100th day in office, the first public-facing tool of its kind in New Jersey that will help streamline and bring greater transparency to the state’s permitting process. This is part of a whole-of-government effort to reform the state’s permitting system to save businesses and residents time and money.

The pilot will solicit applications from energy, commercial, and multi-family housing projects that have recently submitted—or are about to submit—permit applications to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, New Jersey Department of Transportation, and/or New Jersey Department of Community Affairs. Up to 10 projects will be randomly selected from this pool for the pilot, allowing them to track the progress of their cross-agency permits in one place.

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Van Drew Provides Atlantic City Housing Authority Update, Announces Elevator Replacements

Today, Congressman Van Drew provided an update on conditions at the Atlantic City Housing Authority (ACHA), including immediate relief for residents and a long-term fix to ongoing elevator failures.
“Elevators breaking down in these buildings has been a problem across multiple ACHA properties for years, especially Shore Park Hi Rise on Virginia Avenue, where many seniors and residents with disabilities live,” said Congressman Van Drew. “It is unacceptable. Since the federal takeover of the ACHA, real leaders have been put in charge to take action and fix these problems. Recently, I announced more than $12 million in federal funding to help stabilize the ACHA and improve conditions for residents. I can now confirm that a portion of that funding will be used to fully replace the broken elevators. In the meantime, the elevators are operating again, and HUD has people on the ground right now helping residents day-to-day with groceries, mobility needs, and anything else that comes up. We are going to keep working until these conditions are fully fixed for the long term.”
Residents in need of assistance should contact Judy Grate in Resident Services at 609-957-0798.

DEP Launches Operation FAST

Marking the 100^th day of the Sherrill Administration, the Department of Environmental Protection today launched Operation FAST, a comprehensive effort to make the DEP more efficient and responsive to the public and businesses. This initiative will help make New Jersey more affordable while continuing to implement the state’s high standards for protection of the environment and public health.

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President Trump Stands Fearless After Third Assassination Attempt

In a horrific moment on April 25 at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, President Trump and members of his Cabinet survived an assassination attempt when shots were fired. The President, First Lady, Vice President, and Cabinet officials are all safe and unharmed. The Secret Service quickly neutralized the threat and evacuated those present. The suspect was taken into custody.

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Secret Service Swarm Trump at Correspondents Dinner (AP Video)

An attempt on the life of the President of the United States happened tonight at the White House correspondence dinner being held at the Washington Hilton Hotel.

President Donald Trump said the suspect involved in the White House Correspondents’ Dinner security scare has been apprehended, praising Secret Service and law enforcement for their response.

“Quite an evening in D.C. Secret Service and Law Enforcement did a fantastic job. They acted quickly and bravely,” Trump posted on Truth Social.