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Middletown
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Tony Perry

Mayor2025–2027 (NJ Middletown Twp Code 3-3:3-5: 3-yr staggered terms begin Jan 1 after Nov election; elected Nov 2024, sworn in at 1/5/2025 reorganization per township and NJ Globe). Current term as mayor-seat holder; first elected 2017 per prior roster row.

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At a glance

News mentions
0

Term ending Dec 31, 2027.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
13
Total speaking time
3:10:16
Avg per meeting
14:38
Segments
3016

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Top issues during term (19)(Public Safety)

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Substance Use & Misuse Prevention Month and Middletown Alliance programming

Funded in part by opioid settlement money the township receives, not local tax dollars.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Firefighter Appointments

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Middletown EMS Relocation to Leonardo

The lease at Penelope Lane was for nominal consideration; the move should improve response capability at no significant new township cost.

medium↓Aug 2026[6]

Leonardo junkyard near the skate park

low↓Aug 2026[5]

Support for Police and Assembly Resolution 149

medium↓Sep 2026[5]

9/11 25th anniversary remembrance

medium↓Sep 2026[5]

Volunteer first responder homebuyer incentive

The homebuyer assistance is a township-funded benefit for qualified volunteers; no total cost was stated.

high↓Sep 2026[5]

Target Enforcement Zones for Speeding

No direct cost beyond signage and police enforcement time.

high↓Jun 2026[4]

Belford Sidewalk Hazards After Utility Work

Not stated.

high↓Jun 2026[4]

EMS Ordinance Overhaul

Not stated in the minutes.

high↓Apr 2026[3]

Ideal Beach parking lot late-night activity

medium↓Jul 2026[2]

New Police Hires and Special Officer

Adds salary and benefits costs to the township payroll for three new law enforcement officers.

medium↓Jul 2026[2]

Red-Light Running at Highway 36 and Thompson Road

medium↓Jul 2026[2]

Storm Response and First Responder Appreciation

high↓Jun 2026[2]

Armed Class III Officers in All Schools

Cost terms are set in the agreement's Exhibit A; no figure appears in the minutes.

medium↓Jun 2026[2]

Opposition to State Public Safety/Immigration Laws

None direct; resolution notes potential litigation costs to municipalities.

medium↓Mar 2026[1]

Emergency Operations Plan and mutual aid

medium↓Apr 2026[1]

Lead-based paint inspections in residential rentals

Property owners of covered dwellings would bear inspection costs under the new requirements.

medium↓Mar 2026[1]

Briarcliff Place Parking Restrictions

Decisions during term (0)

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

No decisions found matching Public Safety.

Voting record (0)(Public Safety)

No votes found matching Public Safety.