2013 Mayor and Borough Council
The Borough of Somerville is organized under the Mayor-Council form of government.
The Mayor is elected to a four-year term and six council members are elected for staggered three-year terms. Two council members are elected each year.
The Borough Council elects a member to serve as Council President to act in the absence of the Mayor. Each council member is appointed by the Mayor to one of six standing committee’s during the Annual Reorganization Meeting held on January 1 of each year.
The Borough Council meets every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month commencing immediately following the workshop session in Borough Council Chambers located at the Somerville Police Headquarters, 24 South Bridge St. The Borough Council executive session begins at 6:00pm and the regular Borough Council workshop follows the executive session.
Mayor
Brian G. Gallagher
Term Expires December 31, 2015
mayor@somervillenj.org
2013 Somerville Borough Council
Council President/Councilwoman Jane Kobuta
Term Expires 12/31/13
Administration/Personnel Chair
Councilwoman Amanda O'Neill
Term Expires 12/31/14
Public Property Chair
Councilman Dennis Sullivan
Term Expires 12/31/13
Public Works Chair
Councilman Thompson Mitchell
Term Expires 12/31/15
Finance Chair
Councilman Philip Decker
Term Expires 11/5/13 (This is an unexpired term)
Police Commissioner
Councilman Robert Wilson
Term Expires 12/31/15
Fire Commissioner