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West Long Branch sets 2026 salaries: prosecutor $25,000; public defender $12,000
Summary
The borough council set the annual salary for the Borough Prosecutor at $25,000 and the Public Defender at $12,000 for 2026, effective immediately. The Finance and Administration Committee reported the rates fair and reasonable.
The West Long Branch Borough Council voted on Feb. 4, 2026, to set the 2026 annual salary for the Borough Prosecutor at $25,000 and for the Public Defender at $12,000. The Finance and Administration Committee recommended the rates as fair and reasonable compensation for the services provided, and the resolution took effect immediately.
Councilmember Bray offered the resolution, which was seconded by Councilmember Penta and approved on a roll-call vote with AYES from Bray, Cioffi, Gomez, Penta, Ruane and Sniffen. The minutes state these rates will remain in effect for subsequent years unless modified by a future council resolution.
No additional context on contract terms, hourly expectations, or comparative regional rates was included in the minutes.
