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Councilwoman Ruth Patterson
Ruth Patterson entered her fifth term on the Borough council this year. Ruth served as council President in 2002 and in 2006. During her tenure on the Council, Ruth has served as Chairperson of both the Finance and Ordinance Committees. She is currently serving as Chairperson of the Public Safety Committee and as Fire Commissioner. She is also a member of Health and Senior Services and Laws & Ordinances Committees.
Aside from her council duties, Ruth has been involved in various community projects and organizations. She is a member of Passaic County 20/20, a former member and Chairperson of the West Paterson Municipal Drug Alliance, and Chairperson of the National Night Out. Ruth also coordinates the 9-11 Remembrance Committee. A former member of West Paterson First Aid Squad and past president of the Board of Health, Ruth understands what it means to work to better borough services for all residents. For her efforts, Councilwoman Patterson received a “Women in Government Award” twice, once in 1998 and again in 2001.
A graduate of St. Bonaventure elementary & high school, Ruth is presently attending Passaic County Community College pursuing an Associate Degree In Human Services.
Ruth Patterson is married to Ray, a retired Pipefitter with Local 274 and has one daughter, Kellie. She is a lifetime parishioner of St. Bonvneture Church and is employed by Passaic County Department of Human Services, Division of Family Services.