Madison elects John Forte Council President at reorganization
Madison reorganized its government at the annual January meeting, electing Council Member John J. Forte President unanimously. The Council confirmed 40 resolutions establishing 2026 procedures and board appointments with a 6-0 vote. New Council Member Debra Coen and returning member Thomas
Mayor & Council · Meeting of January 3, 2026
NJ MADISON — Madison reorganized its government at the annual January meeting, electing Council Member John J. Forte President unanimously. The Council confirmed 40 resolutions establishing 2026 procedures and board appointments with a 6-0 vote.
New Council Member Debra Coen and returning member Thomas Haralampoudis took their oaths; outgoing member Rachel F. Ehrlich received a proclamation. Mayor Robert H.
Conley announced its former Volunteer Ambulance Corps headquarters would be named the Jack Lutz Municipal Annex in honor of a 60-year volunteer.
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Source: the Mayor & Council meeting of January 3, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.
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