Monroe Township Inaugurates Mayor and Council Members
MONROE TOWNSHIP – January 12, 2024 – The Township of Monroe held inauguration ceremonies on Monday, January 1 at the Senior Center where newly reelected mayor and council members were sworn in to begin their terms.
Mayor Stephen Dalina was administered the oath of office to begin his first full term as Mayor of Monroe Township by the honorable retired Judge Alan A. Rockoff, who resides in Monroe’s Regency community.
Mayor Dalina addressed the crowd and welcomed family, friends, dignitaries and residents in attendance. He thanked the residents of Monroe for entrusting him with the honor of serving as Mayor. “When I first became Mayor I said, I am not going to do this by myself and I can’t do this by myself,” he said. “I would like to thank my family and my Monroe Township municipal family for all their hard work. Monroe is about positive interactions and living in a town that we all love dearly.”
He concluded his remarks with a message to all residents: “Please know that the person sitting in the mayor’s office is always there for you. I am positive and I am proud to be your mayor. I look forward to working hard for every resident over the next four years.”
Following the Mayor’s address, Councilwoman At-Large Miriam Cohen, Councilman At-Large Terence Van Dzura and Councilman Ward 1 Michael Markel were sworn into their Council-at Large seats. Each addressed the crowd with gratitude and a dedication to working together in the best interest of the Township.
During the reorganization meeting held on Wednesday, January 3, the Township Council unanimously reappointed Councilwoman Miriam Cohen as Council President and Councilman Terrence Van Dzura as Council Vice President.
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All media inquiries may be directed to the Monroe Township’s Public Information Officer Stacey Kennedy at 732-521-4400 or