Animal Control
Jeff Ewing
Animal Control Officer
The Animal Control Officer deals with all animal related incidents in the City of Port Jervis and works on-call.
City Offices
Assessor’s Office
Teresa Spradling
City Assessor
The primary responsibility of the Assessment Office is to maintain equitable assessments and authorize property tax exemptions.
Building/Code Enforcement Office
David Rivera - Building Official
Building Official
The Port Jervis Building Department administers and enforces the New State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building codes, the Port Jervis City codes and Zoning Law and all reference standards that apply to the above, to ensure the safety, health, and welfare of the general public.
City Clerk’s Office
Laura Quick
City Clerk-Treasurer
The City Clerk-Treasurer advises and guides the Mayor and Common Council of the City of Port Jervis on the adoption of a financial plan to operate the City during its fiscal year, which is January 1st through December 31st.
City Court
845.476.3691
Civil Service Commission
Cheryl Biccum
Adminstrator
2nd Tuesday of each month at 1:00pm - Youth Center Pike Street
Community Development Agency
Valerie Maginsky
CDA Director
4th Wednesday of each month @ 7:00pm - 2nd Floor Youth Center on Pike Street
The Port Jervis Community Development Agency is designated by the City of Port Jervis as the local administrator of federal, state and local funds.
Fire Department
Keith Brown
Fire Chief
The Port Jervis Fire Department is dedicated to safeguarding the lives, property, and environment of our community through exceptional services in education, preparedness, prevention and prompt response to emergency incidents.
Fire Inspector
Robert Brady
Fire Inspector
The Bureau of Fire Prevention (BFP) is responsible for enforcement of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code.
Housing Authority
The Port Jervis Housing Authority administers a public housing program. The housing authority owns and manages 1 projects which contain 75 affordable rental units.
Industrial Development Agency
Maria Mann
3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:00pm - Common Council Chambers
Industrial Development Agencies (IDAs) are public benefit corporations originally authorized by the Industrial Development Agency Act of 1969 (GMU §858) and governed by the provisions of Article 18-A of the General Municipal Law.
Public Works/Water Department (DPW)
Jack Farr
DPW Director Steven Duryea, Asst. DPW Director
The function of the Department of Public Works is to maintain and service the city's infrastructure systems.
Mission Statement of Department
Recreation Department
John V. Faggione
Director of Recreation
The Port Jervis Recreation Department's function is to provide the community with recreational and healthy activities for all age groups.
