CAPE MAY — Joined by his wife and three children, Mayor Zack Mullock was sworn in for his fifth term as Cape May City Council convened Jan. 22 for its reorganization meeting.
“It is an honor and a privilege to stand before you today to deliver my fifth State of the City address,” Mullock said. “I first must express my gratitude to all the wonderful citizens of Cape May who’ve entrusted me to be their mayor.”
Newly elected councilman Steve Bodnard was sworn in for his first term. His wife, sister and mother joined him.
“I’m very grateful for the opportunity to serve on Cape May City Council,” Bodnard said. “I want to thank the people who’ve supported me in the election. I thank you for trusting me with the responsibility of serving on the Cape May City Council. Cape May is such a unique and special city with our history, our architecture and most importantly, with the character and fabric of our people. It’s humbling to sit in this position and serve on the City Council.”
Maureen McDade was sworn in for her first term as deputy mayor. Previous deputy mayor Lorraine Baldwin had nominated McDade to succeed her.
The reorganization meeting concluded with Mullock’s State of the City Address.
During the regular council meeting that followed, Carolyn Zebrowski, treasurer of the Washington Street Mall Management Board of Trustees, presented the board’s budget. Council passed the motion to approve it.
The trustees are anticipating an assessment revenue of about $71,000. They will be collecting a special assessment to fund a security camera project, which will increase the revenue by $43,500.
They’re leaving $10,000 for administrative and professional items, $1,000 for memberships, $143,500 toward enhancement projects, $55,00 for decor and maintenance, $116,00 for brick installation, $7,000 for advertising, $13,000 toward events, $8,000 for website and social media, $2,000 for uncollected assessments, and $61,900 for future projects.
By JULIA DiGERONIMO/For the Star and Wave