As Mayor of one of Union County’s largest and most dynamic municipalities, Adrian O. Mapp has been a bold, visionary leader who has transformed Plainfield into a thriving hub of economic growth, safety, and opportunity. A progressive Democrat, Mayor Mapp has championed an inclusionary agenda, bringing people together under the guiding principle of One Plainfield – One Future.
First elected in 2013, Mayor Mapp has consistently delivered on his promise to move Plainfield forward, winning re-election in 2017 and 2021 by definitive margins. His tenure has been marked by unprecedented economic development, historic investments in public safety and infrastructure, and a commitment to social and economic justice that has improved the quality of life for all residents.
Results That Matter
Over the past four years, Mayor Mapp’s administration has achieved historic milestones and focused on bringing economic relief to Plainfield’s residents:
Zero Municipal Tax Increase: Amidst recovery from a global pandemic and national economic uncertainty, Mayor Mapp has delivered balanced budgets and zero tax increases for four years, holding them stable, prioritizing fiscal responsibility and affordability for Plainfield families.
Keeping Money in Plainfield Resident’s Pockets: Keeping his word, Mayor Mapp has given five percent sewer rebates to all homeowners for the past three years.
Record-breaking Economic Growth: Plainfield has welcomed over $1 billion in new development, transforming vacant lots into thriving businesses, housing, and mixed-use developments that have transformed the community.
Safer Streets, Stronger Community: Mayor Mapp’s investment in public safety, including the expansion of community policing and cutting-edge crime prevention technology, has significantly reduced crime.
Expanded Recreational & Green Spaces: From modernizing every park and sports field to new recreational programming for youth and seniors, Mayor Mapp has ensured every resident has access to high-quality public spaces and a variety of recreational choices.
A Commitment to Equity & Inclusion: Mayor Mapp has prioritized affordable housing, workforce development, and social services, ensuring no one is left behind in Plainfield’s progress.
Building a SMART City: Utilizing almost five million dollars in grant funds, Mayor Mapp is building the city of the future by making technology accessible to all residents with free WIFI in all city Parks and playgrounds and the Pedestrian Plaza. Full camera coverage in Parks and across the city means a safer Plainfield, and AI weapon detection will be a game changer for Law enforcement.
The Vision for 2025 & Beyond
As he seeks re-election in 2025, Mayor Mapp remains committed to:
Expanding Economic Opportunities: Creating more jobs through partnerships with developers and supporting small businesses. Attract more investment to strengthen Plainfield’s economy and provide economic relief for residents.
Investing in Housing & Infrastructure: Building affordable housing to ensure that Plainfield stays accessible to all residents. Expand the variety of market-rate housing to increase options for buyers, improve all roads, and modernize public spaces for a more dynamic, livable city.
Enhancing Public Safety: Expanding community policing initiatives and investing in advanced technology to keep every neighborhood safe. Increase the number of cameras across the city to give more eyes to law enforcement and utilize SMART city software to increase monitoring.
Championing Education & Youth Development, Creating Jobs and Training Residents for them: Strengthening partnerships with schools and after-school programs to ensure our young people have options and can thrive. Creating Workforce Development Programs to train and put Plainfield residents to work.
Creating multi-use state-of-the-art recreational spaces at Rushmore Recreational Complex and the Plainfield Center of Excellence with programming interests for young and old.
Fostering a More Inclusive & Sustainable Future: Prioritizing green initiatives (such as installing charging stations), environmental justice, and policies that build a stronger, healthier city for generations to come.
Plainfield’s momentum is undeniable, and we cannot afford to go backward. With your support, we will continue this progress and build an even brighter future for every resident.
Join the movement. Vote to re-elect Mayor Adrian O. Mapp in 2025 and keep Plainfield moving forward! Stay the Course!
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The City has generated a steady surplus each year he has been Mayor, with the latest figure being $8.0 million for 2020.
Property values have risen incrementally, so much so that Business Insider listed Plainfield in 2019 as number nine on a list of the top 25 suburbs where home values are growing the fastest. https://www.businessinsider.com/suburbs-where-home-values-are-increasing-fastest-america-ranked-2019-7
Under his leadership, the City achieved a historic tax collection rate in 2020 of 97.54%. For the last five years, it has maintained a Moody's rating of A1 for Bonds and MIG1 for Bond Anticipation Notes, reflecting strong fundamental credit quality with excellent liquidity.
By pursuing a focused, sustainable development strategy, over a billion dollars are invested in the City represented by 4000 – 5000 residential units and over 500,000 square feet of retail. Successfully obtaining a transit-oriented designation for the City Mayor Mapp's vision to build around the transit centers and create new hubs of activity is driving more business and opportunity into the downtown and surrounding areas
In keeping with his promise to uplift every resident and every neighborhood in Plainfield, the new development includes market-rate luxury apartments at the Quin Sleepy Hollow, The Randolph on the former Muhlenberg Hospital Campus and luxury living at workforce housing prices at The Station at Grant.
Crime in Plainfield has drastically declined across every category since Mayor Mapp took office in 2014. Violent crimes decreased by over 50 percent between 2014 and 2020, while non-violent crime decreased by 45 percent. Community-focused policing has greatly strengthened police / resident relationships, and mentoring programs for Plainfield youth continue to build on that relationship.
Mayor Mapp recognizes the importance of quality recreational spaces for residents, especially young people. Systematically, recreational areas have been improved, such as the 1.7 million dollar multi-sport turf revitalization of Seidler Field, the Tennis Courts' renovation at Milt Campbell Field, and, most recently, 3 million dollar Rushmore Recreational Complex's total transformation.
He understands how important it is for the Plainfield arts community to have an outlet and a creative activity hub. He transformed the gift of a historic non-sectarian place of worship into the Plainfield Performing Arts Center (PPAC).
Springing into action during the COVID-19 crisis, Mayor Mapp established the Covid Relief Fund to assist families struggling to pay bills due to the pandemic. At the end of 2020, almost 60 families received aid through this program.
Businesses impacted by the crisis were not left out as he established the UEZ COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Fund, providing up to $10,000 for affected businesses. At the end of 2020, $287,300 was disbursed to 42 Plainfield businesses.
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