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Council records resignation of Councilman Greg Fekara effective May 1, 2025; colleagues pay tribute
Summary
Councilman Greg Fekara submitted a resignation letter effective May 1, 2025. The council recorded the resignation and colleagues offered tributes describing his 18 years of service and community work.
Councilman Greg Fekara submitted a resignation addressed to the council dated May 1, 2025, stating he and his spouse have moved to Jackson Township in Ocean County and that he must step down as council person at large effective May 1, 2025.
The resignation letter was read into the record at the May 6 meeting and the mayor and multiple council members offered tributes to Fekara's service. Remarks described his long service on the council (speakers referenced 17–18 years), his work on health and wellness, housing authority involvement, partnerships to help victims of domestic violence, and his role in creating or supporting local mental-health follow-up programs with police. The mayor and council described Fekara as a steady presence, mentor and community leader.
The transcript shows the resignation read for the record and numerous ceremonial comments and remembrances from council colleagues and administration; there was no recorded formal vote to accept the resignation on the council floor in the available transcript. The resignation letter states the effective date as 05/01/2025. The council proceeded to offer personal remarks, and directors and staff expressed appreciation for Fekara's leadership and work with local partners.
The vacancy, appointment process and next steps to fill the seat were not addressed in the portion of the record available; follow-up action is expected to appear on a future council agenda or in municipal personnel procedures.
