Message From the League President

President Sean Elwell

Mayor, Elsinboro

Congratulations to all of the new mayors as well as those who are continuing to lead their communities. I hope 2026 is a year filled with success, improvements, and good governance all around.

We’d like to invite you to take time at the beginning of this year to review your plans not only within your own community, but also as part of the League. Please review this year’s League Legislative Priorities and reach out to our legislative team with questions and suggestions.

Topics in the forefront this year will include property tax relief, state health benefits program reform, volunteer engagement, affordable housing, home rule, and land use preemption. Each of these matters impacts municipalities around the state every day, and we can only reach positive outcomes by working together.

As we reorganize our governments and prepare for the year ahead, the League continuously develops and adapts educational programs to serve those serving their communities. This year the Management Workshop Program for professionals has added a webinar option. For in-person team building and training, consider the Orientation for Newly Elected, Reelected, and Experienced Municipal Officials in East Rutherford and Mt. Laurel.

Together we can maintain a powerful voice and improve policies at the state and federal level on behalf of New Jersey’s Municipalities.