M–W: 8:30–4:30
Thurs: 8:30–7:30
Fri: 8:30–12:30

(732) 222-8221

910 Oceanport Way
PO Box 370
Oceanport, NJ 07757

GOVERNING  BODY

Budgets & Audits & Financials

Oceanport operates under the Borough form of New Jersey municipal government. The Borough form is often referred to as a “weak mayor-strong council” form. The mayor retains all general law authority, presides over council meetings and can vote in the case of a tie. The mayor appoints, with the advice and consent of council, all subordinate officers of the municipality. The council is the legislative body of the Borough. All executive responsibilities not placed in the office of the Mayor by general law or the Borough law remain with the council.

The Borough Council is comprised of six members, elected by the public in partisan elections for three-year terms of office on a staggered schedule, with two seats coming up for election each year. All members have equal power and may vote on all issues. The Mayor is elected by the public in partisan elections for a four-year term of office.
NOTICE:  Email received by or sent to Borough officials is subject to the Open Public Records Act [OPRA]. This means that absent some specific privilege, all such communications are considered a public record and are subject to publication and/or dissemination to the public upon request. 

Upcoming Meetings

5 Dec
Mayor & Council
Date 12.05.2024 7:00 pm
19 Dec
Mayor & Council
12.19.2024 7:00 pm

Mayor Thomas J. Tvrdik

Photo of Mayor Tom Tvrdik
Phone: (732) 222-8221
Email:  [email protected]
Term Expires: 12/31/2027

Mayor Tvrdik's Message

October / November 2024

Days are getting shorter, kids are back in school, Monmouth Park’s season has ended, and Summer’s End 2024 in Oceanport is now just another wonderful memory. Wonderful things happened this summer in Oceanport! It’s simply amazing how quickly the time goes by, especially in summertime at the beautiful Jersey Shore. Now the leaves are starting to change, and fall is upon us which also brings about a special time at the shore.

Summer’s End Festival was, once again, an amazing small-town event that ended with an even more amazing and big town fireworks display. Ask anybody who watched this year’s fireworks, and they will tell you they were the best ever.     READ MORE....

Council President Deerin

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Phone: (732) 222-8221
Email:  [email protected] 
Term Expires: 12/31/2024

Committees: 
Chairman, Parks and Recreation 
Member, Health and Human Services 
Member, Public Safety

Councilwoman Patricia Cooper

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Phone: (732) 222-8221
Email: [email protected]
Term Expires: 12/31/2025

Committees: 

Chairwoman, Planning and Development
Member, Public Safety
Member, Finance and Administration

Councilman Richard Gallo

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Phone: (732) 222-8221
Email:  [email protected] 
Term Expires: 12/31/2026

Committees: 
Chairman, Public Works 
Member, Health and Human Services 
Member, Parks and Recreation

Councilman Bryan Keeshen

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Phone: (732) 222-8221
Email: [email protected] 
Term Expires: 12/31/2026

Committees: 
Chairman, Public Safety 
Member, Planning and Development 
Member, Finance & Administration

Councilman Michael O'Brien

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Phone:  (732) 222-8221
Email: [email protected]
Term Expires: 12/31/2024

Committees: 
Chairman, Finance and Administration
Member,  Planning and Development
Member, Public Works

Councilman Keith Salnick

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Phone: (732) 222-8221
Email:  [email protected] 
Term Expires: 12/31/2025

Committees: 
Chairman, Health & Human Services
Member, Parks & Recreation
Member, Public Works

 
COUNCIL COMMITTEES

PUBLIC SAFETY:

Police, Fire, First Aid, OEM, Cable & Technology

 

FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION:

Finance, Administration, Capital Improvement, Insurance


PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT:

Planning Board, Economic Development, Ordinances, Utilities, Construction

 

PUBLIC WORKS & ENGINEERING:

Building & Grounds, Public Works, Engineering, Sanitation, Recycling

PARKS & RECREATIONS:

Parks and Recreation, Shade Tree, Seniors, Public Information, Special Events

 

HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:

Health Education, Coastal Drug Alliance, Flood Mitigation, Water Watch, Library, Environmental. Commission