Announcing the 2026-2027 Executive Board
Congratulations to NJLA’s 2026-2027 newly elected Executive Board members (and thanks to everyone who ran for office and voted in the election):
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Vice President/President-Elect: Sarah Lester, Director, Maplewood Public Library
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Treasurer: Samantha McCoy, Director, West Caldwell Public Library
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Secretary: Gail Lordi, Adult Services & Reference Librarian, Garfield Public Library
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Member-at-Large
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Melissa Kuzma, Library Director, Parsippany Library
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Ceciley Binegar, Librarian, Burlington County Library
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Kate Davis, Assistant Library Director, Jersey City Free Public Library
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We're also releasing voter turnout percentages over the last ten years.
| Year | Votes Cast | Percentage | Eligible Voters |
| 2026 | 1355 | 35% | 3,860 |
| 2025 | 923 | 22% | 4,266 |
| 2024 | 676 | 23% | 2,953 |
| 2023 | 636 | 26% | 2,401 |
| 2022 | 516 | 47% | 1,105 |
| 2021 | 217 | 19% | 1,145 |
| 2020 | 551 | 47% | 1,184 |
| 2019 | 578 | 47% | 1,242 |
| 2018 | 395 | 38% | 1,036 |
| 2017 | 566 | 43% | 1,302 |