The City of Burlington operates in accordance with the Mayor-Council form of government, as authorized in the Optional Municipal Charter Law (NJSA 40:69A). The Mayor is the chief executive of the municipality, while the legislative powers of the City are exercised by the Common Council. The Common Council consists of seven (7) members: three at-large Councilpersons and one from each of the four (4) wards, who shall serve for a term of four (4) years.
Powers and Duties: [Amended 4-1-2008 by Ord. No. 07-2008 ]
The City of Burlington Meetings of the Common Council are held at
7:00pm in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 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 Office of the Municipal Clerk at 609-386-
0200 ext. 101 or 102, prior to the meeting.
Regular Meetings are held on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of each month.
Work Sessions are held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month, except
August, November, and December.
Cindy Crivaro, Municipal Clerk
Tel: 609-386-0200 x101
Email: CCrivaro@burlingtonnj.us
Gabrielle Hodgson, Deputy Municipal Clerk
Tel: 609-386-0200 x102
Email: GHodgson@burlingtonnj.us
Councilman Ward 1
GChachis@burlingtonnj.us
Term: Jan. 1, 2022 – Dec. 31, 2025
Councilwoman Ward 2
GRijs@burlingtonnj.us
Term: Jan. 1, 2022 – Dec. 31, 2025
Councilwoman Ward 3
DBergner-Thompson@burlingtonnj.us
Term: Jan. 1, 2022 - Dec. 31, 2025
Councilman Ward 4
THutton@burlingtonnj.us
Term: Jan. 1, 2022 - Dec. 31, 2025
Fulfilling Term: Oct. 1, 2024 - Dec. 31, 2025
Councilwoman-At-Large
SWoodard@burlingtonnj.us
Term: Jan. 1, 2024 - Dec. 31, 2027
Councilman-At-Large
DavidHBallard@burlingtonnj.us
Term: Jan. 1, 2024 - Dec. 31, 2027
Councilman-At-Large
RSpaulding@burlingtonnj.us
Term: Jan. 1, 2024 - Dec. 31, 2027
Mayor
BConaway@burlingtonnj.us
Term: Jan. 1, 2024 – Dec. 31, 2027