Ed Potosnak

Ward 1 Council MemberWard 1 council member and Deputy Mayor in 2024; re-elected Nov 2025; resigned in January 2026 after nomination as NJ DEP Commissioner (Franklin Reporter, Feb 11 2026 and search coverage); month-level end: January 2026 (exact resignation day unpublished); start: Jan 3 2026 reorganization meeting for the current term.

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Term ending Feb 1, 2026.

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Top issues during term (2)(Environment)

critical↓Jan 2026[7]

NESE Pipeline and Compressor Station

Unknown direct township cost, but potential legal expenses and health/environmental risks to residents.

medium↓Jan 2026[1]

Somerset County Recycling Agreement

Not specified in the agenda materials.

Decisions during term (0)

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Voting record (0)(Environment)

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