Passaic County Board Welcomes Nick Veliky to Board of County Commissioners

The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners today welcomed the selection of Nick Veliky of Clifton to the Passaic County Board of County Commissioners following his selection by the Passaic County Democratic Committee to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Commissioner John W. Bartlett.

A lifelong Clifton resident, Veliky is a marketing and business development professional. He previously served as President of the Clifton Democratic Club and is an ordained Permanent Deacon in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Paterson. He and his wife Sharon have three children, all raised in Clifton.

"John Bartlett leaves behind an extraordinary legacy of public service that touched every corner of Passaic County, from our roads and bridges to our parks and open spaces," said Commissioner Director Sandi Lazzara. "Nick Veliky brings deep community roots, a lifetime of service, and a genuine commitment to helping others. He understands the importance of working together to deliver results for our residents, and we look forward to welcoming him to the Board."

"I am deeply honored by the confidence placed in me and grateful for the opportunity to serve the people of Passaic County," said Nick Veliky. "I want to thank Commissioner John Bartlett for his years of dedicated service to our county and for the example he has set through his commitment to public service. I look forward to working with my fellow Commissioners to keep Passaic County affordable, invest in our infrastructure, support seniors and veterans, strengthen public safety and continue delivering the high-quality services our residents deserve."

Commissioner Veliky was sworn in at the July 14, 2026 Passaic County Board of County Commissioners Board Meeting at Dey Mansion.