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OFFICE ADDRESS:
City Hall Municipal Offices
525 High Street
Burlington NJ 08016

OFFICE HOURS:
M–F 9am–5pm

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TEL: 609-386-0200 ext. 104
FAX: 609-386-0214
CELL:
E-MAIL: councwd3@burlingtonnj.us

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862 U.S. Route 130
TEL: 609-386-9684

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E L E C T E D  O F F I C I A L S
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Ward 3
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Councilperson Ward 3 Helen HatalaCOUNCILPERSON WARD 3
HELEN F. HATALA
COUNCIL VICE-PRESIDENT

ON THIS PAGE:
What the Ward 3 Councilperson Does
Councilperson’s Profile

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CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC MEETINGS:
1st & 3rd Tues. each month 7:00pm
New City Hall Council Chamber
525 High Street
Burlington NJ 08016
All interested individuals are invited to attend and comment. Anyone in need of special accommodations or access due to disability, should contact the Municipal Clerk’s Office, at 609-386-0200 ext. 101, prior to the meeting.
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MEETING SCHEDULE:
See Meeting Calendar or
See Council Meeting Schedule

What the Councilperson Ward 3 Does – Introduction  page top

Elected on November 2, 2009 by the citizens of Ward 3 of the City of Burlington to serve as their Councilperson, sworn in on January 1, 2010. My term expires on December 31, 2013. As Councilperson of Ward 3, I represent the interests of City residents of Voting Ward 3, [See Map: Voting Wards] the areas commonly referred to as Laurel, Fawn Hollow, Columbus Park and much of East Burlington. Council members perform all appropriate functions with respect to City legislation, including:

  • Preparation of Municipal Budget
  • Writing and Passage of Ordinances to govern the City
  • Voice concerns and complaints of constituents (City Ward 3 residents)
  • Represent Ward 3 citizens while solving problems and planning for the future

For a more-detailed exposition of Council responsibilities, please see Council page.

Councilperson Hatala is Council President.

Councilperson Hatala is the Council-appointed Representative to the Land Use Board (Planning Board) and Liaison to Main Street Burlington.

See Map: Voting Wards

3rd WARD POLLING PLACES (listed as Ward number ‘dot’ Zone number)
3.1 Neptune Firehouse 721 Bordentown Rd. 609-386-0435
3.2 Lucas Motor Company Rte. 130 & Columbus Road 609-386-3100
3.3 Mitchell Firehouse E. Federal St. & Mitchell Ave. 609-386-0433

Councilperson Ward 3 Profile  page top

TERM OF SERVICE

4 years, Jan. 1, 2010 to Dec. 31, 2013

YEARS OF SERVICE

26 years

EDUCATION

A life-long resident of the City of Burlington, I was educated in All Saints School and the Burlington City School system, graduating from Burlington City High School. I graduated from Douglass University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science & History.

DEGREES, CERTIFICATIONS

  • BA Political Science & History, Douglass University
  • Ed.M Supervision and Administration Elementary School

EMPLOYMENT

I am a retired educator, having received my Masters of Education degree, and serving in teaching and administration at the elementary school level.

COMMUNITY

I have long been involved in civic and community organizations, serving as:

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