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Council Members

Council person Cline

Sharen Cline


East Ward
Term Expires December 31, 2028

Council person Gage

Earl Gage

Pro Tempore

West ward
Term Expires December 31, 2026
Council person Gregory

Tim Gregory


Council President
East Ward
Term Expires December 31, 2026

Council person Groce

Vaughn Groce


East Ward
Term Expires December 31, 2025

Council person Kellum

Sharon Kellum


West Ward
Term Expires December 31, 2028

Council person Long

Jamal Long


East Ward
Term Expires December 31, 2027

Council person Loatman

Cody Loatman


West Ward
Term Expires December 31, 2027

Council person Smith

Ceil Smith


West Ward
Appointed to serve until December 31, 2025

Ms. Jody Veler

Mayor Jody Veler


Term Expires December 31, 2027
View the Mayor’s page

2025 Common Council Committees

Administration
General Admin Duties, Finance, Contract Negotiations, Grants, Personnel
Timothy Gregory (Chair), Earl Gage, Vaughn Groce, Sharon Kellum

Public Safety
Police Affairs, Fire Services, Office of Emergency Management, Ambulance
Jamal Long (Chair), Vaughn Groce, Sharen Cline, Cody Loatman

Public Works
Water/Sewer Departments, Streets Department
Cody Loatman (Chair), Ceil Smith, Earl Gage, Vaughn Groce

Neighborhood Initiatives / Parks and Recreation
Recreation, City Pool, Library, Clean Communities, Parks
Jamal Long (Chair), Tim Gregory, Cody Loatman

Economic Development / Community Development (ECDC)
City Property Issues, Capital Projects, Redevelopment, Housing, Planning and Zoning, Main Street Program, Historical Preservation
Sharen Cline (Chair), Tim Gregory, Jamal Long, Ceil Smith

Ordinances
Review and Revise City Ordinances
Sharen Cline (Co-Chair), Jamal Long (Co-Chair), Sharon Kellum

Housing
Address Housing issues, Implement City Housing Plan
Sharen Cline (Chair), Cody Loatman, Jamal Long, Vaughn Groce

Common Council Meeting Schedule

Please take notice that the Common Council of the City of Salem will hold Common Council Caucus meetings and Common Council Regular meetings pursuant to N.J.S.A. 10:4-6, on the dates listed below commencing at the time of 6:30 PM. at the Old County Courthouse, 113 Market Street, Salem NJ. Please also be advised that bill lists will be included on the agenda and action may be taken at all meetings.

Council Caucus Meetings

(2nd Monday of each month, unless otherwise indicated)

  • 02/10/25
  • 03/10/25
  • 04/14/25
  • 05/12/25
  • 06/09/25
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  • –
  • 09/08/25
  • 10/20/25
  • 11/10/25
  • 12/08/25

Council Regular Meetings

(2nd Monday of each month, unless otherwise indicated)

  • 01/13/25
  • 02/24/25
  • 03/17/25
  • 04/21/25
  • 05/19/25
  • 06/16/25
  • 07/14/25
  • 08/11/25
  • 09/15/25
  • 10/27/25
  • 11/17/25
  • 12/15/25
The aforementioned meeting schedule shall remain in effect until amended by the Common Council. Notice of Special Meetings of the Common Council of the City of Salem shall be forwarded to the South Jersey Times, and Elmer Times which have been designated as the official newspapers of the Common Council, at least 48 hours prior to such meetings being held. Public Notice of any such meetings shall also be posted at the City of Salem Annex Building, 17 New Market Street, at least 48 hours prior to any special meetings being held. All meetings shall be held in accordance with N.J.S.A. 10:4-12 the Open Public Meetings Act. Ben Angeli, RMC

Minutes & Agendas

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