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Albert Akerman

Albert Akerman
Committeeman

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Albert Akerman

Albert Akerman
Committeeman

Political party: Republican

First Elected: 1/1/2011

Mayor Year: 2013, 2015

Liaison Appointments:
  • Budget Management
  • Civil Rights Commission
  • Community Center
  • Engineering Department
  • Inspection Department
  • Mayor's Council of Presidents of Adult Communities
  • Planning Board
  • Public Relations
  • Tax Assessor
Deborah Fuentes

Deborah Fuentes
Committeewoman

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Deborah Fuentes

Deborah Fuentes
Committeewoman

Political party: Republican

First Elected: 1/1/2024

Liaison Appointments:
  • Advertising and Civic Display
  • Budget Management
  • Finance Department
  • Lakewood Development Corporation
  • Legal Department
  • Shade Tree Commission
  • Special Community Events
  • Tax Collector
  • Zoning Board
Raymond G. Coles

Raymond G. Coles
Mayor

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Raymond G. Coles

Raymond G. Coles
Mayor

Political party: Democrat

First Elected: 12/18/2001

Mayor Year: 2002, 2004, 2007, 2008, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

Liaison Appointments:
  • ADA Compliance & Disabilities
  • Community Development Block Grants
  • Department of Public Works
  • Heritage Commission
  • Housing Authority
  • Lakewood Development Corporation
  • Municipal Utilities Authority
  • Planning Board
  • Social Service Agencies
Meir Lichtenstein

Meir Lichtenstein
Committeeman

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Meir Lichtenstein

Meir Lichtenstein
Committeeman

Political party: Democrat

First Elected: 1/1/2004

Mayor Year: 2006

Liaison Appointments:
  • Emergency Management
  • Fire Department
  • First Aid & EMT
  • Mayor's Council of Presidents of Adult Communities
  • Municipal Court
  • Municipal Utilites Authority
  • Planning Department
  • Police Commissioner
  • Street Lighting
  • Township Emergency Services
Menashe Miller

Menashe Miller
Deputy Mayor

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Menashe Miller

Menashe Miller
Deputy Mayor

Political party: Republican

First Elected: 1/1/2004

Mayor Year: 2011, 2012, 2014, 2016

Liaison Appointments:
  • Airport
  • Board of Health
  • Community Development Block Grants
  • Complete Count Committee
  • Industrial Commission
  • Purchasing Department
  • Registrar
  • Township Clerk
  • Transportation
  • Veterans Advisory Commission

Latest Updates

SAVE THE TRIP! List of services & how you can accomplish without making a trip to any Township Building
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE TOWNSHIP OF LAKEWOOD COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY: BLK 1051.09 LOT 10 - 5/7/26 2:00PM
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Meeting Minutes - Lakewood Township Committee - 3/12/26
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DRAFT Meeting Agenda - Lakewood Township Committee Meeting 4/16/26
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DRAFT Meeting Agenda - Lakewood Township Committee Meeting 3/12/26
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Lakewood Township and County Officials Meet to Prepare for Holiday Season
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Meeting Minutes - Lakewood Township Committee Meeting 1/15/26
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Outstanding Lakewood Township Employees Honored at Legacy Awards Lunch
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Newly Elected Officials Introduced at Lakewood Chamber of Commerce Legislative Breakfast
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From Lakewood MUA & NJ American Water - Avoid Frozen Pipes and Water Damage Practical Tips in Freezing Weather
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Related Resources

SAVE THE TRIP! List of services & how you can accomplish without making a trip to any Township Building
A Message from the Governing Body Regarding JCP&L Streetlights
2026 Township Committee Meeting Schedule
2026 Township Committee Liaison Appointments
Township Land Request Form
Ocean County Health Department
New Jersey American Water - Alerts and Updates
Ocean County Government
Federal Government
State of NJ

Legal Notices

Notice: Agenda April 16, 2026 Lakewood Township Committee Meeting Regular Meeting 05:30 PM
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Notice: Agenda March 12, 2026 Lakewood Township Committee Meeting Regular Meeting 05:30 PM
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Resolution 2026-004 Remote Meeting Procedures & Requirements
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PUBLIC NOTICE: LAKEWOOD TOWNSHIP REORGANIZATION MEETING - 1/2/26
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FAQS

You may file a claim by completing and submitting the Lakewood Township Claim Form found on the Purchasing Department's page of the website.
Please visit the Department of Public Works page of the Township website for the request form and more information.
Complete and submit the Township Land Request Form, located in the Related Resources section of the Lakewood Township Government page of the website.

Submission instructions are located on the form.
If you notice a street light or public area light is out, please complete a report by clicking here: JCP&Ls website
Please visit the Registrar/Vital Statistics page of the Township's website. Click here
Please visit the Registrar/Vital Statistics page of the Township's website. Click here
Please visit the Registrar/Vital Statistics page of the Township's website. Click here

Contact
The Lakewood Township Government

231 Third Street
Municipal Building
Lakewood, NJ 08701
732.364.2500
Hours: 9 AM - 5 PM
Note: If this is an OPRA request it must be sent to the Township Clerk
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