The Township of Ocean’s five-member, non-partisan Council operate under the Council-Manager form of government. Council members serve four-year concurrent terms. The Council is elected at large with the Mayor elected among the Council members. The Council sets policy for the municipality. The Mayor presides over the Council and, as a member, has a voice and a vote in its proceedings. All present Council terms expire June 30, 2027. To read a biography on the Mayor and Council, just click on their names below.
- Mayor John P. Napolitani, Sr.
- Councilman Robert V. Acerra, Sr.
- Councilman David Fisher, DC
- Councilwoman Gitta D. Kaplan
- Councilwoman Kelly Terry
Council Appointments include:
- Township Attorney
- Municipal Court Judge
- Township Manager
- Municipal Clerk and Deputy Clerk
- Planning and Zoning Board of Adjustment members
- Environmental Commission members
Correspondence to the Township Council should be sent to:
Township of Ocean
399 Monmouth Rd.
Oakhurst, NJ 07755-1589
Council meetings are videotaped and aired twice daily on Ocean TV (10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. except for Tuesday evenings). You can also view meetings, including that of the Council, the Planning Board and the Board of Adjustment, here.
Click here to download Council Initiatives document.
Contact Information
Mayor and Council:
732-531-5000, ext. 3320
Township of Ocean
399 Monmouth Rd.
Oakhurst, NJ 07755-1589