City of Paterson

Paterson is a city in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the city population was 149,222. Census population projections indicate a population of 148,708 as of 2006, making it New Jersey's third largest city. It is the county seat of Passaic County. Paterson is known as the "Silk City" for its dominant role in silk production during the later 19th century.

Website

http://www.patersonnj.gov/

External link for City of Paterson

Industry

Government Administration

Company size

1,001-5,000 employees

Headquarters

Paterson, New Jersey

Type

Government Agency

Founded

1792

Specialties

Government Administration, Museum, Accounting, Public Service, Historic Preservation, Public Safety, Personnel & Human Resources, Cultural & Community Affairs, Data Processing, Recreation, Tax Collector, Legal, Human Services, Police & Fire Safety, Public Library, Planning & Zoning, Security, Treasury, Engineering, Municipal Court, City Council, Housing, Sewer , Public Works, Economic, Redevelopment, Recycling , Violations Bureau, Parking Authority, Community Improvements, City Council, and Data Processing