(732) 222-8221
910 Oceanport Way
PO Box 370
Oceanport, NJ 07757
GOVERNING BODY
MEMBERS
Mayor
12/31/2023
12/31/2023
Borough Councilman
12/31/2021
12/31/2021
Bryan Keeshen
Borough Councilman
12/31/2023
Thomas J. Tvrdik
Borough Councilman
12/31/2022
Meghan Walker
Borough Councilwoman
12/31/2022
Borough Councilman
12/31/2023
Thomas J. Tvrdik
Borough Councilman
12/31/2022
Meghan Walker
Borough Councilwoman
12/31/2022
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Mayor & Borough Council
Oceanport operates under the Borough form of New Jersey municipal government. The Borough form is often referred to as a “weak mayor-strong council” form. The mayor retains all general law authority, presides over council meetings and can vote in the case of a tie. The mayor appoints, with the advice and consent of council, all subordinate officers of the municipality. The council is the legislative body of the Borough. All executive responsibilities not placed in the office of the Mayor by general law or the Borough law remain with the council.
The Borough Council is comprised of six members, elected by the public in partisan elections for three-year terms of office on a staggered schedule, with two seats coming up for election each year. All members have equal power and may vote on all issues. The Mayor is elected by the public in partisan elections for a four-year term of office.
The Borough Council is comprised of six members, elected by the public in partisan elections for three-year terms of office on a staggered schedule, with two seats coming up for election each year. All members have equal power and may vote on all issues. The Mayor is elected by the public in partisan elections for a four-year term of office.
Mayor's Message
Mayor's Message Nov/Dec 2021
Based on the volume of posts on the Oceanport Residents’ Facebook page involving lost dogs and cats, I would estimate that humans are outnumbered two to one by cats and dogs within the Borough. Oddly, however, although we have a little over 6,000 residents and about 2,000 properties in town, only 435 dogs and 14 cats were licensed with the Borough this year.
Under Borough Ordinance No. 127-1(A), “Each and every dog shall be duly licensed and shall bear evidence of such license at all times in accordance with the laws of the State of New Jersey.”
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Council
Councilman Richard A. Gallo
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(732) 921-8482 Term Expires: 12/31/2023 Committees: |
Council Member William Deerin
(908) 433-7279
Term Expires: 12/31/2021
Committees:
Chairman, Parks and Recreation
Member, Health and Human Services
Member, Public Works
Council Member Bryan Keeshen
(732) 904-2545
Term Expires: 12/31/2023
Committees:
Chairman, Public Safety
Member, Planning and Development
Member, Finance & Administration
Council Member Thomas J. Tvrdik
(732) 804-0944
Term Expires: 12/31/2022
Committees:
Chairman, Planning & Development
Member, Finance & Administration
Member, Public Safety
Council Member Meghan Walker
(908) 656-7115
Term Expires: 12/31/2022
Committees:
Chairman, Health & Human Services
Member, Parks & Recreation
Member, Public Safety
COUNCIL COMMITTEES
PUBLIC SAFETY:
Police, Fire, First Aid, OEM, Cable & Technology
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION:
Finance, Administration, Capital Improvement, Insurance
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT:
Planning Board, Economic Development, Ordinances, Utilities, Construction
PUBLIC WORKS & ENGINEERING:
Building & Grounds, Public Works, Engineering, Sanitation, Recycling
PARKS & RECREATIONS:
Parks and Recreation, Shade Tree, Seniors, Public Information, Special Events
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:
Health Education, Coastal Drug Alliance, Flood Mitigation, Water Watch, Library, Environmental. Commission