Leaders across Camden County gathered at Lucien’s Manor in Berlin on Jan. 15 to celebrate a new chapter for the Camden County Mayors Association (CCMA): the swearing in of Gloucester Township Mayor David Mayer as the group’s president for 2025.
The event took place at the CCMA’s reorganization meeting and brought together mayors and officials from the county’s 37 municipalities to foster collaboration and address shared municipal challenges. The non-partisan CCMA has been a force in regional progress, with its focus on improving local government and strengthening community engagement in the county.
Mayer’s new role reflects his long-standing commitment to public service and his proactive leadership in Gloucester Township. Officers of the CCMA serve one-year terms and are elected by the organization’s membership, with candidates nominated to the executive board, then to leadership positions each year.
As president, Mayer will guide the association through key initiatives aimed at infrastructure concerns, enhancing public safety and exploring regional economic development opportunities.
“My primary goal is to create a non-partisan environment that encourages collaboration and the exchange of ideas among Camden County mayors,” he explained. “Additionally, I aim to strengthen ties with neighboring counties, such as Gloucester County, by engaging with their mayors’ associations to share insights and best practices.”
Mayer plans to host an Ideas for Results Innovation Conference, a forum for county mayors to openly discuss the challenges of running municipalities. It will focus on identifying practical solutions, sharing successful strategies and learning from less effective approaches.
The Jan. 15 event was not only a celebration of Mayer’s leadership, but a reaffirmation of the CCMA’s mission to encourage cooperation among local leaders and find unified solutions to county-wide issues. Under Mayer’s leadership, the association plans to build stronger partnerships with state and federal agencies to secure resources that will benefit municipalities.
In his new role, Mayer also wants to prioritize open communication among mayors, advocate for shared services to reduce costs and address pressing concerns such as public safety.
