Madison Wants To Celebrate Local Government Week With You

MADISON, NJ - The Borough of Madison is joining cities throughout the state in celebrating the inaugural NJ Local Government Week from April 7-13.

According to officials, because local government is the government closest to most citizens, and the one with the most direct daily impact upon its residents, it is important that residents understand how their local government operates, those that serve on local government, the services it provides, and the importance of their active involvement.

“I’m excited that Madison will be participating in this year’s NJ Local Government Week, as it’s an opportunity to help our residents become more informed about the many services Madison provides, which will lead to more knowledgeable citizen participation in the future,” said Mayor Robert H. Conley. “We have multiple events for residents of all ages, and hope to engage Madison residents in our upcoming events,” continued Conley.

Events, which are planned to take place during the week, include:

Coffee with the Mayor & Council

Residents are invited to join elected officials, from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. – over a cup of coffee – to discuss issues and learn more about each other. There is a meeting at Madison Bagel on Wednesday
and Main Street Submarines Deli on Friday.

Mayors Leadership Forum

Students in grade 5-8 are invited to participate in this one hour mock council session, where they will, in an advanced setting, learn what it’s like to be on the Madison Borough Council, all while conducting “official” business. The forum is Thursday, April 11th from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, or to register, visit the website.

Learn about our Elected Officials

Follow the Borough of Madison on our social media platforms to learn what local government means for our seven elected officials (Mayor and six Council Members). Each day we will post a spotlight on one elected official.

Follow on social media:
Facebook
Twitter

NJ Local Government Week, sponsored by the NJ State League of Municipalities, is a week-long celebration that raises awareness about the importance of municipal government and its daily impact on residents.

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