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Craig Coleman
Council Member2024-2027 at-large (elected Nov 2023 general, Mayor Rodrick ticket; sworn Jan 1 2024 per 2024 Reorganization minutes, which give 'Coleman' only; first name from BallotReady profile, not minutes; seated 2026 per Jan 1 2026 ReOrg agenda roll call). Faulkner Act mayor-council plan, text read in NJ DCA Optional Municipal Charter Law: N.J.S.A. 40:69A-34.1(b) November general election with term beginning January 1 next following; 40:69A-33 and 40:69A-34 four-year terms, so term ends December 31 before the successor's January 1 start; Jan 1 start also corroborated by Toms River reorganization minutes
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Top issues during term (1)(Development)
Decisions during term (2)
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approvedVoted yes7-0Jul 29, 2026
Ordinance approving pilot extension for Highland Plaza Affordable Housing Development (Block 537, Lots 23, 106, 107)
tabledVoted no4-3Jul 29, 2026
Tabling of Ordinance No. 8 (Lakewood Road affordable housing overlay), Resolution No. 9 (Route 9 development agreements) and Resolution No. 10 (55-acre open space deed restriction)
Voting record (2)(Development)
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Voted yesJul 29, 2026
Ordinance approving pilot extension for Highland Plaza Affordable Housing Development (Block 537, Lots 23, 106, 107)
Voted noJul 29, 2026
Tabling of Ordinance No. 8 (Lakewood Road affordable housing overlay), Resolution No. 9 (Route 9 development agreements) and Resolution No. 10 (55-acre open space deed restriction)
Concerned about the repercussions of not passing the housing package