| Borough of Lodi, New Jersey | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Bergen |
| Incorporated | December 22, 1894 |
| Government | |
| - Type | 1923 Municipal Manager Law |
| - Mayor | Karen Viscana (2011) |
| - Municipal manager | Tony Luna |
| Area | |
| - Total | 2. Wikipedia talkFeatured lists for an explanation of this and other inclusion tags below -->This list of countries, arranged alphabetically The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The political units and divisions of the United States include The 50 states (four of these being officially styled as Commonwealths) which are typically New Jersey ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States. The US state of New Jersey has 21 counties New Jersey was governed by two separate groups of proprietors as two distinct provinces East Jersey Bergen County is the most populous County of the state of New Jersey, United States. A municipal corporation is the legal term for a local governing body, including (but not necessarily limited to cities, counties, Towns Events 1790 - The Turkish fortress of Izmail is stormed and captured by Suvorov and his Russian armies Year 1894 ( MDCCCXCIV) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common The 1923 Municipal Manager Law was the last type of reformed municipal government the State of New Jersey introduced in the Progressive era. A mayor (from the Latin māior, meaning "greater" is a modern title used in many countries for the highest ranking officer in a municipal government Area is a Quantity expressing the two- Dimensional size of a defined part of a Surface, typically a region bounded by a closed Curve. 3 sq mi (5. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 9 km²) |
| - Land | 2. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of 3 sq mi (5. 9 km²) |
| - Water | 0. 0 sq mi (0. 0 km²) |
| Elevation [1] | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Population (2006)[2] | |
| - Total | 24,310 |
| - Density | 10,590. The elevation of a Geographic location is its height above a fixed reference point often the mean sea level. A foot (plural feet or foot; symbol or abbreviation ft or sometimes &prime – the prime symbol) is a non-SI unit The metre or meter is a unit of Length. It is the basic unit of Length in the Metric system and in the International Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 6/sq mi (4,095. 2/km²) |
| Time zone | U. S. EST (UTC-5) |
| - Summer (DST) | U. The Eastern Time Zone ( ET) of the Western Hemisphere falls mostly along the east coast of North America and the west coast of South America UTC−5 is the Time offset used in the North American Eastern Time Zone during Standard time and in the North American Central Time Zone during Daylight saving time ( DST S. EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 07644 |
| Area code(s) | 973 |
| FIPS code | 34-41100[3] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0877892[4] |
| Website: http://www.lodi-nj.org | |
Lodi is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. UTC−4 is the Time offset used in the Atlantic Standard Time Zone in Canada in winter and the North American Eastern Time Zone during A telephone numbering plan is a plan for allocating Telephone number ranges to countries regions areas and exchanges and to non-fixed telephone networks Area code 973 is a North American Numbering Plan Area code for Northern New Jersey that covers portions of Bergen, Essex, Hudson Federal Information Processing Standards ( FIPS) are publicly announced standards developed by the United States Federal government for use by all non-military The Geographic Names Information System ( GNIS) is a database that contains name and locative information about more than two million physical and cultural features located throughout A Borough (sometimes abbreviated Boro on road signs in the context of New Jersey local government refers to one of five types and one of eleven Bergen County is the most populous County of the state of New Jersey, United States. New Jersey ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the As of the United States 2000 Census, the borough population was 23,971. The borough of Lodi is governed under the 1923 Municipal Manager Law. The 1923 Municipal Manager Law was the last type of reformed municipal government the State of New Jersey introduced in the Progressive era.
Lodi was incorporated as a borough on December 22, 1894, from portions of the now-defunct municipalities of Lodi Township and Saddle River Township, at the height of Bergen County's Boroughitis phenomenon then sweeping through Bergen County, based on the results of a referendum held on the previous day. Events 1790 - The Turkish fortress of Izmail is stormed and captured by Suvorov and his Russian armies Year 1894 ( MDCCCXCIV) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Lodi Township was a Township that existed in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States, 1826 to 1935 Saddle River Township was a township that existed in pre- American Revolutionary War times that included all portions of Bergen County, New Jersey Boroughitis was a political phenomenon that spread throughout the U [5][6]
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Lodi is located at (40. 877999, -74. 082659)[7].
According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 2. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census 3 square miles (5. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 9 km²), of which, 2. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of 3 square miles (5. 9 km²) of it is land and 0. 44% is water.
| Historical populations | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 1,917 | ||
| 1910 | 4,138 | 115. 9% | |
| 1920 | 8,175 | 97. 6% | |
| 1930 | 11,549 | 41. 3% | |
| 1940 | 11,552 | 0% | |
| 1950 | 15,392 | 33. 2% | |
| 1960 | 23,502 | 52. 7% | |
| 1970 | 25,163 | 7. 1% | |
| 1980 | 23,956 | −4. 8% | |
| 1990 | 22,355 | −6. 7% | |
| 2000 | 23,971 | 7. 2% | |
| Est. 2006 | 24,310 | [2] | 1. 4% |
| Population 1930 - 1990[8][9] | |||
As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 23,971 people, 9,528 households, and 6,097 families residing in the borough. A census is the procedure of acquiring information about every member of a given population The population density was 10,590. Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 6 people per square mile (4,095. 2/km²). There were 9,908 housing units at an average density of 4,377. 4/sq mi (1,692. 7/km²). The racial makeup of the borough was 78. 16% White, 3. 55% African American, 0. 17% Native American, 8. 86% Asian, 0. 03% Pacific Islander, 6. 25% from other races, and 2. 97% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 17. 98% of the population.
There were 9,528 households out of which 28. 9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45. 6% were married couples living together, 13. NOTICE TO WOULD-BE ROMEOS ************** 4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36. 0% were non-families. 30. 1% of all households were made up of individuals and 10. 9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2. 50 and the average family size was 3. 16.
In the borough the population was spread out with 21. 3% under the age of 18, 8. 2% from 18 to 24, 34. 5% from 25 to 44, 21. 2% from 45 to 64, and 14. 9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 90. 4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87. 0 males.
The median income for a household in the borough was $43,421, and the median income for a family was $51,959. Males had a median income of $38,781 versus $31,253 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $21,667. Per capita income means how much each individual receives in monetary terms of the yearly income generated in the country About 5. 3% of families and 8. 0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9. The poverty threshold, or poverty line, is the minimum level of Income deemed necessary to achieve an adequate Standard of living in a given country 9% of those under age 18 and 9. 8% of those age 65 or over.
Lodi operates under the 1923 Municipal Manager Law form of New Jersey municipal government. The 1923 Municipal Manager Law was the last type of reformed municipal government the State of New Jersey introduced in the Progressive era. The voters elect five members to a council who are elected at large in non-partisan elections to serve four-year terms of office on a concurrent basis. [10]
A mayor and deputy mayor are selected by the council from among its members. The council functions strictly as a legislative body and is prohibited from exercising administrative functions. The Council may investigate the administration, may determine internal organization and may create and abolish boards and departments.
The Council appoints a municipal manager, tax assessor, treasurer, auditor, municipal clerk, and an attorney.
The manager is the municipal chief executive and executes laws and policies, prepares the budget for council consideration and attends and participates at meetings with a voice, but no vote. The manager recommends improvements and implements those approved, as well as over-sees contracts and franchises and reports violations. it is the responsibility of the manager to appoint and remove department heads and make all additional appointments not made by the council. [11]
Members of the Lodi Township Council are Mayor Karen Viscana, Deputy Mayor Paula Fiduccia, Marc Schrieks, Bruce T. A mayor (from the Latin māior, meaning "greater" is a modern title used in many countries for the highest ranking officer in a municipal government Deputy mayor is an elective or appointive office of the second-ranking official in many local governments Masopust, and Thomas DeSomma. [12][13] All members were elected in 2007 and serve terms that expire on June 30, 2011. Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, is defeated and killed by troops of the Usurper 2011 ( MMXI) will be a Common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar.
Lodi is in the Ninth Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 38th Legislative District. [14]
New Jersey's Ninth Congressional District, covering the southern portion of Bergen County and sections of Hudson County and Passaic County, is represented by Steve Rothman (D, Fair Lawn). New Jersey 's Ninth Congressional District is currently represented by Democrat Steve Rothman. Bergen County is the most populous County of the state of New Jersey, United States. Hudson County is in New Jersey, United States. Its County seat is Jersey City. Passaic County is a County located in the US state of New Jersey. Steven R "Steve" Rothman (born October 14 1952 in Englewood New Jersey) is an American Democratic Party Politician The Democratic Party is one of two major Political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. Fair Lawn is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. New Jersey is represented in the Senate by Frank Lautenberg (D, Cliffside Park) and Bob Menendez (D, Hoboken). The United States Senate is the Upper house of the bicameral United States Congress, the Lower house being the House of Representatives Frank Raleigh Lautenberg (born January 23 1924 is an American businessman and Democratic Party Politician. The Democratic Party is one of two major Political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. Cliffside Park is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. Robert "Bob" Menendez (born January 1, 1954) is the junior Democratic Senator from New Jersey. The Democratic Party is one of two major Political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. Hoboken is a city in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States.
For the 2008-2009 Legislative Session, the 38th District of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Robert M. Gordon (D, Fair Lawn) and in the Assembly by Joan Voss (D, Fort Lee) and Connie Wagner (D, Paramus). The New Jersey Legislature is the US state of New Jersey 's legislative branch seated in the New Jersey State House at the state's capital Trenton The New Jersey Legislature is the US state of New Jersey 's legislative branch seated in the New Jersey State House at the state's capital Trenton The New Jersey Senate is the Upper house of the New Jersey Legislature. Robert M Gordon (born July 3 1950) is an American Democratic Party Politician who has served in the The Democratic Party is one of two major Political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. Fair Lawn is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. The New Jersey General Assembly is the Lower house of the New Jersey Legislature. Joan Voss (b August 21 1940, New York City) is an American Democratic Party politician who has served The Democratic Party is one of two major Political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. Fort Lee is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. Concetta "Connie" Wagner (born July 7, 1948) is an American Democratic Party Politician, who has served in the New The Democratic Party is one of two major Political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. Paramus (pəˈræməs is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. [15] The Governor of New Jersey is Jon Corzine (D, Hoboken). The Governor of New Jersey is the Chief executive of the US state of New Jersey. Jon Stevens Corzine (born January 1 1947 is the Governor of New Jersey and a former United States Senator The Democratic Party is one of two major Political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. Hoboken is a city in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States. [16]
Bergen County's County Executive is Dennis McNerney (D). Bergen County is the most populous County of the state of New Jersey, United States. Dennis McNerney is the County Executive of Bergen County New Jersey. The Democratic Party is one of two major Political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. [17] The executive, along with the seven-member Board of Chosen Freeholders administer all county business. In New Jersey, the Boards of Chosen Freeholders are the county legislatures of the 21 counties of the state. As of 2008, Bergen County's Freeholders are Chairman Tomas J. Padilla (D, Park Ridge), Vice-Chairman Elizabeth Calabrese (D, Wallington), James M. Carroll (D, Demarest), David L. Ganz (D, Fair Lawn), Bernadette P. McPherson (D, Rutherford), Julie O'Brien (D, Ramsey) and Vernon Walton (D, Englewood). 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Tomas J Padilla is an American Democratic Party Politician, who has served on the Bergen County Board of Chosen Freeholders since Park Ridge is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. Elizabeth Calabrese is an American Democratic Party Politician, who has served on the Bergen County Board of Chosen Freeholders since Wallington is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. James M Carroll is an American Democratic Party Politician, who has served on the Bergen County ( New Jersey) Board of Chosen Demarest is a Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. David L Ganz (b New York New York 1951 is an American Democratic Party Politician, who has served on the Bergen County Board of Chosen Fair Lawn is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. Bernadette P McPherson is an American Democratic Party Politician from New Jersey, who has served on the Bergen County Board Rutherford is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. Ramsey is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. Englewood is a city located in Bergen County, New Jersey. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 26203 [18]
Other countywide elected officials are Sheriff Leo McGuire (D), Surrogate Court Judge Mike Dressler (D, Cresskill) County Clerk Kathleen Donovan (R, Rutherford). Cresskill is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. Kathleen A Donovan (1952-) is an American Republican Party politician who is currently serving her fourth term as County Clerk of Bergen County [19]
As of April 1, 2006, out of a 2004 Census estimated population of 24,336 in Lodi, there were 10,757 registered voters (44. Events 527 - Byzantine Emperor Justin I names his nephew Justinian I as co-ruler and successor to the throne Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. 2% of the population, vs. 55. 4% in all of Bergen County). Of registered voters, 2,690 (25. 0% vs. 20. 7% countywide) were registered as Democrats, 1,157 (10. The Democratic Party is one of two major Political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. 8% vs. 19. 2% countywide) were registered as Republicans and 6,910 (64. 2% vs. 60. 1% countywide) are registered as Undeclared. Undeclared is a status for voters in New Jersey. Those voters who do not specify a party when they register to vote &mdash Democrat, Republican, or one There were no voters registered to other parties. [20]
On the national level, Lodi leans toward the Democratic Party. In the 2004 presidential election, Democrat John Kerry received 58% of the vote here, defeating Republican George W. Bush, who received around 41%. The United States presidential election of 2004 was held on Tuesday November 2, 2004, to elect the President of the United States. } John Forbes Kerry (born December 11 1943 is an American Politician who is currently serving his fourth term as the junior United States Senator George Walker Bush ( born July 6 1946 is the forty-third and current President of the United States. [21]
The Lodi Public Schools serve students in kindergarten through twelfth grade. The Lodi Public Schools are a comprehensive community public School district that serves students in kindergarten through twelfth grade from Lodi, in Bergen County Schools in the district (with 2005-06 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics[22]) are five elementary schools (PreK-5, except as noted) — Columbus School (256 students), Hilltop School (K-5; 401), Roosevelt School (160), Washington School (400) and Wilson School (350) — Thomas Jefferson Middle School for grades 6-8 (720) and Lodi High School for grades 9-12 (841). The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES as part of the United States Department of Education 's Institute of Education Sciences (IES collects analyzes Lodi High School is a four year comprehensive Public high school that serves students in ninth through twelfth grade from Lodi, in Bergen County, New
Lodi has two private high schools, High Point School of Bergen County and Immaculate Conception High School. See Immaculate Conception High School for other American high schools with the same name
New Jersey Transit bus routes 144, 145, 148, 161, 164, 709, 712 and 780 serve Lodi. The New Jersey Transit Corporation (usually shortened to New Jersey Transit, NJ Transit or NJT) is a statewide Public transportation system serving See also New Jersey Transit Bus Operations New Jersey Transit operates the following routes within Passaic and Bergen counties See also New Jersey Transit Bus Operations New Jersey Transit operates the following routes within Passaic and Bergen counties [23]
Route 17, U.S. Route 46 and Interstate 80 all pass through Lodi. Route 17 is a 2720-mile (4377 km State highway in New Jersey, United States, providing a major route from the George Washington Bridge, Route description Today US Route 46 begins at a complex interchange of the southern end of Route 94, Interstate 80 the Portland-Columbia Toll Bridge leading History I-80 was first planned in 1936 as a replacement for the cross-state U
The Bada Bing, is a fictional go-go bar from the HBO drama television series The Sopranos. The Bada Bing! (aka the Bada Bling or The Bling) is a Fictional go-go bar from the HBO Drama Television series Fiction is the telling of stories which are not real More specifically fiction is an imaginative form of Narrative, one of the four basic Rhetorical modes. The term go-go bar refers to a nightclub bar or similar establishment that features topless or fully nude Go-Go dancers The term " Go-go " Drama is the specific mode of Fiction represented in Performance. A television program (US television programme (UK or television show (U The Sopranos is an American Television drama series created by David Chase. All interior and exterior shots of the Bada Bing are filmed on location at Satin Dolls, an actual go-go bar in Lodi on Route 17. [24]
Lodi is home to the transmitter and towers for New York radio station WABC (AM). WABC (770 kHz known as "NewsTalkRadio 77" is a radio station in New York City.
Notable current and former residents of Lodi include: