The Annual Business Meeting of the New Jersey Institute of Local Government Attorneys was held on Thursday, November 21, 2024, immediately following the conclusion of the Institute’s CLE Programs at the Convention Center in Atlantic City. Agenda items included the election of Officers and one half of NJILGA’s Trustees from all vicinages in New Jersey and other regular business. The following Officers were elected for a two-year term beginning January 1, 2025: Steven P. Goodell (President), Douglas L. Heinold (1st Vice President), Sharon A. Dragan (2nd Vice President), Michael J. Pasquale (Treasurer), and Jean Kephart Cipriani (Secretary).
Trustees were elected for a two-year term from their respective vicinages: Karl Timbers (Atlantic/Cape May). Robert T. Regan (Bergen), Eileen Fahey (Burlington), Cosmas P. Diamantis (Camden), Victor Afanador (Essex), William L. Horner (Gloucester/Cumberland Salem), Steven W. Kleinman (Hudson), Elissa Grodd Schragger (Mercer), T.K. Shamy (Middlesex), Lani M. Lombardi (Monmouth) Ronald P. Mondello (Morris/Sussex), Matthew T. Priore (Passaic), Robin La Bue (Ocean), Richard W. Wenner (Somerset/Hunterdon/Warren), Samantha Castrelos (Union) and Dominick P. DiYanni and Jason Holt and Steven K. Warner (At-Large Trustees).
Following the Annual Meeting, the Institute’s Social Event was held at Ceasar’s Tiberius Room. The agenda for the Social Event included the swearing in of newly elected Officers and Trustees, presentation of awards and enjoyment of the Institute’s famous lamb chops and other refreshments. The Institute thanks President-Elect Steven Goodell and his Committee for their efforts in providing a comprehensive offering of successful CLE programs and 1st Vice President-Elect Douglas Heinold’s efforts as Event Chair for the very enjoyable social event.

