Boards & Committees

Boards

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Planning Board

Historic Preservation Commission

See the Historic Preservation Commission page: https://cityofsalemnj.gov/historic-preservation

Housing Authority

The Authority has seven commissioners that serve staggered terms. The Common Council appoints five commissioners, the Mayor appoints one commissioner, and the State appoints one commissioner.

Members: (terms expire 12/31)

Executive Director – Charles Matthew Bailey
2027 – Dawn Johnson – Seat 1
2028 – Wadiya Davenport – Seat 7
2026 – Annalisa Klein Moritz – Seat 2 – Board Chairperson
2030 – Chris Colon​ – Seat 3 – Vice-Chairperson
2029 – Kiersten Westley Henson – Seat 4
2027 – Diane Wood – Seat 5
2029 – Yuenge Groce – Mayor’s Appointment – Seat #6

Port Authority

The City of Salem Municipal Port Authority consists of five members to be appointed by the Council. 5 year terms expire January 31.

City Code for Municipal Port Authority

The City of Salem Municipal Port Authority (the “Authority”) was created by a resolution adopted July 12, 1982 by the Mayor and Common Council of the City of Salem (the “City”). The Authority was created to stimulate the economic well-being of its surrounding area; creating employment; attracting industry; and bringing a direct influx of dollars generated by vessels and their cargoes. Its purpose is development and operation of land/water transportation interchange and distribution facilities. It is structured along traditional port authority lines, which enables it to function with private entities in trade, commerce and industry while maintaining and safeguarding the public interest with regards to such activities.

Environmental Commission

Public Library

Members:
2023 – Mayor Jody Veler (Seat #1)
2027 – Sharon Kellum (Seat #2)
2026 – Betsy Davis (Seat #3)
2028 – Patricia Allen (Seat #4)
2028 – Eric J. Pankok (Seat #5)
2028 – Janis Crawford (Seat #6)
2025 – Ruth Carter (Seat #7)
2021 – Tara McDermott, Superintendent Appointment
2023 – Sharon Cline, Council Liaison

Shade Tree Advisory Board

Mayoral appointed terms – 5 years & expire Dec 31.

Members
Open
Open (Seat #2)
Open (Seat #3)
Open (Seat #4)
Open (Seat #5)
Open

Committees

Common Council Committees

Administration
General Admin Duties, Finance, Contract Negotiations, Grants, Personnel
Timothy Gregory (Chair), Earl Gage, Sharen Cline, Sharon Kellum, Jamal Long (Alt)

Public Safety
Police Affairs, Fire Services, Office of Emergency Management, Ambulance
Jamal Long (Chair), Jermaine Key, Sharen Cline

Public Works
Streets Department
Virginia Jared (Chair), Sharen Cline, Earl Gage

Neighborhood Initiatives / Parks and Recreation
Recreation, City Pool, Library, Clean Communities, Parks
Jermaine Key (Chair), Jamal Long, Kiersten Henson

Commerce
City Property Issues, Capital Projects, Redevelopment, Housing, Planning and Zoning, Main Street Program, Historical Preservation
Sharen Cline (Chair), Tim Gregory, Jamal Long, Virginia Jared

Ordinances
Review and Revise City Ordinances
Kiersten Henson (Chair), Tim Gregory, Sharon Kellum

Housing
Address Housing issues, Implement City Housing Plan
Sharen Cline (Chair), Kiersten Henson, Jamal Long, Jermaine Key