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Commissioner (Franklin Reporter, Feb 11 2026 and search coverage); month-level end: January 2026 (exact resignation day unpublished); start: Jan 3 2026 reorganization meeting for the current term.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 (1)(Public Safety)

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NJ Safe and Secure Communities Grant for Police

$45,150 in state grant funding, with the township matching fringe benefits.

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