Politics & Government

Decision On New Mahwah Administrator Could Come Soon

Officials have interviewed some qualified candidates, Council President John Roth said.

MAHWAH, N.J. — Officials could announce a decision soon on who the new township administrator will be.

Council President John Roth said that "very significant progress" has been made finding a replacement for Brian Campion, who resigned unexpectedly in May. Campion did not give a reason why he had decided to leave.

Roth said that officials are "closing in on a decision" regarding Campion's replacement possibly in the next two weeks.

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Campion's registration is effective Wednesday.

It is the second time in three years Campion has filed his resignation. He resigned July 1, 2013, but a month later decided to stay.

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Roth, Mayor William Laforet, and representatives from Jersey Professional Management are interviewing qualified candidates for the job.

Laforet will appoint Campion's replacement, with the Township Council's approval at a public meeting.


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