New Jersey Record
Gloucester Township
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David R. Mayer

Mayor2026-2029 (cycle default: NJ terms begin Jan 1 after the November election, N.J.S.A. 40A:9-156)

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 31, 2029.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
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Top issues during term (20)

medium↑Aug 2026[15]

Tennis court reconditioning at Community Park

Bid value expected to exceed the $53,000 formal bidding threshold.

high↓Apr 2026[15]

Oakland Drive sewer backups and misaligned lateral connections

Unknown until the Sewer Utility investigates; repairs could be significant.

medium↑Oct 2026[12]

Unpermitted auto repair operation in Chestnut Glen

Property values in the area could jump with new townhomes, but we might lose a long-standing local business.

high↓Jun 2026[12]

Overdevelopment concerns raised

The resident argues added homes raise school, road and service costs that feed property tax increases.

low↑Oct 2026[10]

Deer carcass removal service

The service costs the township $67 per removal through a shared county cooperative.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Online tax sale hosting services

No dollar figures were discussed at the meeting.

low↑Oct 2026[10]

Workers' compensation matters

medium↓Aug 2026[10]

Property tax increase concerns

Resident bills rose roughly $412 (per the business administrator's review).

low↑Jul 2026[7]

New senior transport bus

The bid amount wasn't stated on the recording.

medium↓Jan 2026[6]

Disabled veteran property tax exemptions

About $7,877 in 2026 taxes canceled for the two households, plus small 2025 credits.

medium↓Sep 2026[6]

ShopRite loading dock noise complaints

No cost to the township yet; enforcement could fall on the property owner.

medium↓Sep 2026[5]

$400,000 grant for a new electric senior bus

Grant-funded, so seniors get a new bus without a hit to local property taxes.

medium↓Sep 2026[5]

Lakeland Road connector trail moves forward

Covered largely by federal grant funds; local costs are limited to the balance of the project.

high↓Sep 2026[5]

Township-wide data center ban adopted

No direct cost to taxpayers; the ban shapes what can be built in town going forward.

medium↓Aug 2026[5]

Opportunity Zone designation for Census Tract 6082.10

medium↓Aug 2026[5]

Acquisition of 120 East Church Street

Purchase price to be determined through contract negotiation; costs not yet disclosed.

low↓Aug 2026[5]

Disabled veteran tax relief

Foregone revenue of about $12,735 across 2026 and 2027 for one property.

medium↓Aug 2026[5]

National Opioid Settlement funds

$90,999.20 added to 2026 budget revenue.

low↓Aug 2026[5]

Pumpkin Festival road closure

low↓Aug 2026[5]

National Night Out and community events

Decisions during term (141)

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