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Pennsauken Committee swears in mayor and deputy mayor, approves slate of appointments and resolutions
Summary
At its Jan. 5 reorganization meeting, the Pennsauken Township Committee swore in a new mayor and deputy mayor, adopted multiple resolutions and appointments largely by consent, heard no public comment and adjourned to a post‑meeting reception.
Pennsauken Township Committee on Jan. 5 administered oaths to its newly designated mayor and deputy mayor, approved a broad set of routine resolutions and appointments by roll call, and closed its reorganization meeting without public comment.
At the start of the meeting the clerk read the meeting notice, publication dates and availability of the meeting record, including a posted recording on the township YouTube channel. Committee members then nominated and voted to designate Patrick as mayor for 2026; the oath was administered and the new mayor (who identified himself in the record as Patrick Olivo) vowed to support the U.S. and New Jersey constitutions and to “faithfully perform all duties” for Pennsauken.
The committee also approved Resolution 2026‑02 to designate Vince Martinez as deputy mayor. The deputy mayor’s oath — recorded as to be administered by State Senator Nilsa Cruz Perez — was followed by brief remarks from Martinez thanking family, volunteers and township staff and promising continued attention to public safety and community programs.
In a series of motions and roll‑call votes, the committee adopted numerous routine items including the appointment of a municipal administrator and appropriations tied to final adoption of the 2025 budget, a multi‑item consent agenda of professional and yearly appointments, and multiple planning board and commission appointments with terms read into the record. The transcript records 'Yes' votes from committee members on most items and a small number of abstentions on some appointments; specific roll‑call responses were read aloud for each adopted item.
The public‑comment period was opened and no members of the public spoke. Committee members used the remainder of the meeting to offer congratulations to the newly sworn officials, to thank municipal staff, volunteers and public‑safety partners, and to highlight recent projects including a new municipal building and public library, playground and pond renovations, and plans for a community center and municipal pool.
A motion to adjourn carried and the meeting closed. After adjournment, the clerk announced a reception with food and a bar offered for attendees and attributed that provision to a local Democratic municipal organization in the record.
Actions recorded in the meeting (as announced on the record) include: adoption of Resolution 2026‑01 designating the 2026 mayor, adoption of Resolution 2026‑02 designating the 2026 deputy mayor, and the approval of multiple other resolutions and appointments by consent (detailed in the meeting record).
