Collected and spent
In 2022, Camden County spent about $744.0M. This is a Census of Governments estimate across all of its funds.
Spent
$744.0M
Fiscal year 2022 · Census of Governments estimate, all funds · spending
Where the money comes from
One tax.
Property tax
$0.6592 per $100 of value
Source · Camden County Board of Taxation, Camden County 2024 Abstract of Ratables. Read on June 9, 2026.
Details
Camden County 2024 Abstract of Ratables (certified Oct 24, 2024) — countywide taxes of $0.6592 per $100 of market value = 6.59 mills. Bundles county government, county library, and county open space (the library part applies only in towns without their own library, including Camden city)Where it goes
Twelve service lines.
Other
$242.0M
Higher education
$81.3M
Police
$71.5M
Public works
$69.5M
Debt service · past obligation
$65.3M
Schools
$60.2M
Corrections
$44.1M
Health and human services
$33.5M
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Courts
$27.3M
Parks and recreation
$26.5M
General government
$13.0M
Library
$9.8M
Bars in both tables share one scale. Hatched lines pay for past obligations, not current services.
Source · 2022 Census of Governments - Estimated service split source. Read on October 20, 2026.
Who decides
State law gives the board the county's top powers. It makes county rules and handles county money. Voters elect the board. 7 Commissioners. Each one is elected by county voters.
Louis Cappelli, Jr.
Commissioner, at large
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Edward T. McDonnell
Commissioner, at large
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Colleen Bianco Bezich
Commissioner, at large
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Al Dyer
Commissioner, at large
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Jennifer Cooley Fleisher
Commissioner, at large
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Jeffrey L. Nash
Commissioner, at large
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Jonathan L. Young, Sr.
Commissioner, at large
Term end not published
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Source · New Jersey Legislature, N.J.S.A. 40:20-1. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
N.J.S.A. 40:20-1 (Board of county commissioners), from the Legislature's official statutes file (STATUTES-TEXT.zip,When decisions happen
A county introduces its budget by March 31 and adopts it by April 30. The next regular meeting after each date also counts.
Each yearThe county budget year is the calendar year.
Next electionThe next general election is November 3, 2026.
Two terms end in December 2026: those of Louis Cappelli Jr.
How to reach it
Board of Commissioners: (856) 225-5191
Phone
Email: commissioners@camdencounty.com
Email
Camden County Courthouse, Suite 306, 520 Market Street, Camden, New Jersey 08102
Mailing address
Source · New Jersey Legislature, N.J.S.A. 40A:4-5. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
N.J.S.A. 40A:4-5 (introduction) and 40A:4-10 (adoption), Local Budget Law, from the Legislature's official statutes file (STATUTES-TEXT.zip,Also on this tax bill
A Camden County address pays these governments too. Which cities and school districts apply depends on the address.
On every bill in Camden County
On some bills, depending on the address
Cities: 39. Find yours by address.
School districts: 29. Find yours by address.
Sources
Spent
2022 Census of Governments - Estimated service split source. Read on October 20, 2026.
Taxes
Camden County Board of Taxation, Camden County 2024 Abstract of Ratables. Read on June 9, 2026.
Details
Camden County 2024 Abstract of Ratables (certified Oct 24, 2024) — countywide taxes of $0.6592 per $100 of market value = 6.59 mills. Bundles county government, county library, and county open space (the library part applies only in towns without their own library, including Camden city)Who decides
New Jersey Legislature, N.J.S.A. 40:20-1. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
N.J.S.A. 40:20-1 (Board of county commissioners), from the Legislature's official statutes file (STATUTES-TEXT.zip,When decisions happen
New Jersey Legislature, N.J.S.A. 40A:4-5. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
N.J.S.A. 40A:4-5 (introduction) and 40A:4-10 (adoption), Local Budget Law, from the Legislature's official statutes file (STATUTES-TEXT.zip,How to reach it
Camden County, Camden County, Contact Us. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Camden County, Contact Us (read 2026-10-10)What it does
2022 Census of Governments - Estimated service split source. Read on October 17, 2026.
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