Editing Tinton Falls, New Jersey (section)

===Local government===
The Borough of Tinton Falls operates under the [[Faulkner Act]], formally known as the Optional Municipal Charter Law, using the [[Faulkner Act (mayor–council)|Mayor-Council]] form of municipal government (Plan 6), implemented by direct petition as of July 1, 1985.<ref>[http://www.dudley-2010.com/Faulkner%20Act%2046pages.pdf "The Faulkner Act: New Jersey's Optional Municipal Charter Law"], [[New Jersey State League of Municipalities]], July 2007. Accessed October 24, 2013.</ref> The borough is one of 71 municipalities (of the 564) statewide governed under this form.<ref>[https://njdatabook.rutgers.edu/sites/njdatabook.rutgers.edu/files/documents/inventory_of_municipal_forms_of_government_in_new_jersey.pdf ''Inventory of Municipal Forms of Government in New Jersey''], [[Rutgers University]] Center for Government Studies, July 1, 2011. Accessed June 1, 2023.</ref> The governing body is comprised of the mayor and the borough council. The mayor is the chief executive officer of the borough and is directly elected for a four-year term of office. The borough council, which is the legislative body, includes five members elected [[at-large]] on a [[non-partisan democracy|non-partisan]] basis for four-year terms on a staggered basis, with either two or three seats up for election every other year as part of the November general election, with the mayoral seat up for vote at the same time that two council seats are being chosen by voters. A business administrator reports to, and may act on behalf of the mayor, in the mayor's absence.<ref name=DataBook>''2012 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book'', [[Rutgers University]] [[Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy]], March 2013, p. 63.</ref><ref>[https://njdatabook.rutgers.edu/sites/njdatabook.rutgers.edu/files/documents/forms_of_municipal_government_in_new_jersey_9220.pdf#page=10 "Forms of Municipal Government in New Jersey"], p. 10. [[Rutgers University]] Center for Government Studies. Accessed June 1, 2023.</ref><ref>Cerra, Michael F. [https://www.njlm.org/809/3982/Forms-of-Govt-Magazine-Article "Forms of Government: Everything You've Always Wanted to Know, But Were Afraid to Ask"], [[New Jersey State League of Municipalities]], March 2007. Accessed January 1, 2025.</ref><ref>[https://www.tintonfalls.com/government/documents/department-documents/court/904-welcome-2024-1/file ''Welcome to a Meeting of the Borough Council''], Borough of Tinton Falls. Accessed February 6, 2025. "The Borough of Tinton Falls, since July 1, 1985, has operated under the Mayor - Council form of government pursuant to the Faulkner Act, Chapter 69A of title 40 of the New Jersey Statutes. The Mayor is the Chief Executive Officer of the Borough and is elected for a four year term. The Borough Council is the legislative body, which consists of five members elected at-large for staggered four year terms."</ref> The Borough Council voted in May 2010 to shift its elections from May to the November general election, as part of an effort to increase participation of voters and to cut costs associated with the May elections, with savings estimated at nearly $100,000 during the first decade after the change was implemented in the November 2011 vote.<ref>Walter, Kenny. [http://hub.gmnews.com/news/2010-06-03/Front_Page/Tinton_Falls_elections_will_be_moved_to_fall.html "Tinton Falls elections will be moved to fall; Boro cites cost savings, higher voter turnout"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029200902/http://hub.gmnews.com/news/2010-06-03/Front_Page/Tinton_Falls_elections_will_be_moved_to_fall.html |date=October 29, 2013 }}, ''The Hub'', June 3, 2010. Accessed October 28, 2013. "In a move that is expected to eventually save close to $100,000 and boost voter turnout, the Tinton Falls Borough Council agreed to move the municipal election date to coincide with the fall general election. By a 4–1 vote at the May 18 meeting, the council adopted an ordinance that will move the nonpartisan spring municipal election to November beginning in 2011."</ref>

{{As of|2025|2}}, the mayor of Tinton Falls is vacant following the death of Vito Perillo, whose term of office would have ended December 31, 2025.<ref name=Mayor>[https://www.tintonfalls.com/government/mayor Office of the Mayor], Borough of Tinton Falls. Accessed February 6, 2025.</ref> Members of the Borough Council are Council President Risa Clay (2027), Deputy Council President Lawrence A. Dobrin (2025), Greg Alessi (2025, appointed to serve an unexpired term), Tracy A. Buckley (2027) and Michael J. Nesci (2027).<ref>[https://www.tintonfalls.com/government/borough-council Borough Council], Borough of Tinton Falls. Accessed February 6, 2025.</ref><ref>[https://www.tintonfalls.com/government/budgets/2024-1/972-tinton-falls-2024-adopted-budget/file 2024 Municipal Data Sheet], Borough of Tinton Falls. Accessed February 6, 2025.</ref><ref name=Monmouth2023>[https://results.enr.clarityelections.com/NJ/Monmouth/119047/web.317647/#/summary November 8, 2023 General Election Official Results], [[Monmouth County, New Jersey]], updated January 18, 2024. Accessed January 22, 2024.</ref><ref name=Monmouth2021>[https://results.enr.clarityelections.com/NJ/Monmouth/111499/web.278093/#/summary November 2, 2021 General Election Official Results], [[Monmouth County, New Jersey]], December 13, 2021. Accessed January 1, 2022.</ref>

In December 2024, the borough council appointed Greg Alessi to fill the seat expiring in December 2025 that became vacant following the death of John A. Manginelli the previous month.<ref>[https://mccmeetings.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/tinton-pubu/MEET-Minutes-5eb13eba6a884000a4182d4eacc9d0d3.pdf Regular Meeting Minutes for December 3, 2024], Borough of Tinton Falls. Accessed February 6, 2025. "Resolution Making Appointment To Fill Vacancy On The Borough Council For An Unexpired Term - WHEREAS, a vacancy currently exists on the Borough Council due to the untimely passing of Councilman John Manginelli on November 24, 2024; and... NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Borough Council of the Borough of Tinton Falls that it hereby appoints Gregory Alessi to serve on the Borough Council to fill the unexpired term until December 31, 2025."</ref>

Perillo, a World War II veteran and former engineer who won the race in 2017 by a 2,600–2,300 margin in his first run for elected office at 93 years old, ran on a platform of lowering taxes and improving transparency.<ref>[http://theweek.com/speedreads/736531/93yearold-world-war-ii-vet-elected-mayor-tinton-falls-new-jersey "93-year-old World War II vet elected mayor of Tinton Falls, New Jersey"], ''[[The Week]]'', November 9, 2017. Accessed November 10, 2017. "Vito Perillo used to kick around the idea of running for local office, and finally, at age 93, he did it. The World War II veteran and former engineer decided to run for mayor of Tinton Falls, New Jersey, going up against a popular incumbent."</ref><ref>Napoliello, Alex. [http://www.nj.com/monmouth/index.ssf/2017/11/meet_the_93-year-old_world_war_ii_vet_who_is_the_n.html "Meet the 93-year-old World War II vet who scored underdog win in mayor race"], NJ Advance Media for [[NJ.com]], November 8, 2017. Accessed November 10, 2017. "But the 93-year-old underdog, a World War II veteran, was undeterred. When the returns were counted, Perillo had scored a big upset and ousted Mayor Gerald Turning by 300 votes in the non-partisan election for the Monmouth County borough of 19,000 residents.... In his first try for public office, Perillo said he ran on a platform of greater transparency and lowering the municipal tax rate.... According to unofficial results from the Monmouth County Clerk's Office, Perillo received 2,611 votes to Turning's 2,311."</ref> In November 2021, Perillo, at 97 years old, was elected for a second four-year term, giving him the nickname "America's Oldest Mayor."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/580057-97-year-old-mayor-reelected-to-four-year-term-in-new-jersey|title = 97-year-old mayor reelected to four-year term in New Jersey| work=The Hill |date = November 4, 2021 | last1=Oshin | first1=Olafimihan }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Byfield |first=Erica |title=America's Oldest Mayor is Ready for His Second Term At Age 97 |url=https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/americas-oldest-mayor-is-ready-for-his-second-term-at-age-97/3381066/ |access-date=2023-01-10 |website=NBC New York |date=November 5, 2021 |language=en-US}}</ref> He [[Centenarian|turned 100]] on September 22, 2024, but rarely attended council meetings and was often represented by a proxy.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Radel |first=Dan |date=September 20, 2024 |title=Nation's oldest mayor Tinton Falls, N.J.'s Vito Perillo celebrates 100th birthday |url=https://www.app.com/story/news/local/2024/09/20/tinton-falls-new-jersey-united-states-america-oldest-mayor-vito-perillo/75252795007/ |access-date=September 23, 2024 |newspaper=[[Asbury Park Press]] |language=en-US}}</ref> In December 2024, Perillo announced that he would not run for a third term.<ref>[[David Wildstein|Wildstein, David]]. [https://newjerseyglobe.com/fr/100-year-old-n-j-mayor-wont-seek-re-election/ "100-year-old N.J. mayor won’t seek re-election"], [[New Jersey Globe]], December 9, 2024. Accessed February 6, 2025. "The 100-year-old mayor of Tinton Falls will not seek re-election to a third term in 2025. Vito Perillo became a centenarian on September 22 and is the oldest mayor in the U.S. He’s decided to retire and will leave office at the end of next year at age 101.... He has outlived Council President John Manginelli, who died in November at age 85."</ref> Perillo died on February 22, 2025.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.app.com/story/news/2025/02/23/tinton-falls-mayor-vito-perillo-dies-at-100-usa-oldest-mayor/79858534007/ |title=Nation's oldest mayor Tinton Falls' Vito Perillo dies at 100 |newspaper=Asbury Park Press |date=February 23, 2025 |first=Dan |last=Radel |access-date=February 23, 2025}}</ref><ref>Rawls, Murjani. [https://www.nj.com/monmouth/2025/02/nj-towns-mayor-the-oldest-in-the-country-dies-at-100.html "N.J. town’s mayor, the oldest in the country, dies at 100"], NJ Advance Media for [[NJ.com]], February 23, 2025. Accessed February 23, 2025. "Tinton Falls Mayor Vito Perillo, the oldest serving mayor in the nation, died on Sunday, the town announced. He was 100."</ref>