New Jersey Record
Franklin Township
Monday, November 2, 2026
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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Commissioner (Franklin Reporter, Feb 11 2026 and search coverage); month-level end: January 2026 (exact resignation day unpublished); start: Jan 3 2026 reorganization meeting for the current term.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 (4)(Zoning)

high↓Jan 2026[5]

B-I Zone Warehouse Ordinance (Ordinance No. 4507-26)

Stricter limits could reduce infrastructure strain and truck traffic, but also shrink land available for ratable commercial development.

high↓Jan 2026[5]

2026 Master Plan reexamination ordinance updates

Could affect how much road paving the township can fund each year.

high↓Jan 2026[2]

Affordable Housing Inclusionary Zoning Ordinances

Inclusionary districts can affect developer costs and housing prices, but no specific figures were provided.

high↓Jan 2026[1]

4th Round Affordable Housing Planning Support

Up to $30,000 in additional planner services for affordable housing matters.

Decisions during term (0)

Recorded while Potosnak was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

No decisions found matching Zoning.

Voting record (0)(Zoning)

No votes found matching Zoning.