Overview

Crystal Feliciano is a native Trentonian. She graduated from Notre Dame High School in 1988 and earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Georgian Court University in 1992. She later obtained a Master’s degree in Education in 2008 and a Master’s degree in Leadership in 2011, both from Walden University in Minneapolis.

Feliciano has worked as a finance teacher and journalism advisor at Trenton Central High School and serves part-time as a Principal Accountant at Trenton Water Works. She is a member of AFSCME Local 2286 and the New Jersey Education Association. She entered electoral politics after serving as 1st Vice President of the Trenton Democratic Committee and North Ward District 5 Committeewoman.

Feliciano ran for Trenton City Council At-Large in 2022, placing second in the November general election with 18.2 percent of the vote and winning the January 2023 runoff with 22.4 percent. She assumed office on February 10, 2023. Her council colleagues elected her Council Vice President in 2023 and Council President in January 2024; she served as President through January 2025.

Political Career

Trenton City Council Member, At-Large: February 10, 2023 – present; current term ends January 1, 2027

Council President: January 4, 2024 – January 2025

Council Vice President: 2023

Candidate for At-Large Council: 2022 (elected)

1st Vice President, Trenton Democratic Committee: 2020–present

North Ward District 5 Committeewoman: second term (as of 2021)

Key Policy Areas

Fiscal accountability and administrative reform

Infrastructure and neighborhood revitalization

Immigrant protection and equity

Public safety and code enforcement

Senior citizen and youth services

Water utility oversight and transparency

Notable Actions / Initiatives

Authored and supported legislation designating Trenton as an Area in Need of Rehabilitation to prevent deterioration and promote development

Authored ordinances strengthening fines for unauthorized water service reconnection and regulating illegal dumping

Authored legislation creating a Senior Citizen Advisory Board and amending the Multicultural/Heritage Advisory Board for greater inclusivity

Authored ordinance requiring human trafficking awareness resources in licensed city businesses

Authored ordinance mandating City Council retreats within 60 days after each election reorganization

Established the Giayana Monae Genesis Foundation providing support for children ages 3–17 experiencing hair loss due to alopecia, cancer, or other conditions

Co-created Trenton Fashion Week raising funds for youth with hair loss

Founded Project M.O.V.E. (Making Our Visions Evident) hosting community beautification and civic engagement projects

Education

Notre Dame High School (Class of 1988)

Georgian Court University: Bachelor of Science in Accounting (1992)

Walden University: Master’s degree in Education (2008); Master’s degree in Leadership (2011)

Personal

Birth date: 1970

Residence: North Ward, Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey

Occupation outside of politics: Finance teacher and journalism advisor, Trenton Central High School; Principal Accountant, Trenton Water Works