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Florham Park Today
By the People, for the People
Three Morris County Leaders Elected to Top Roles in League of Municipalities
Florham Park Mayor Mark Taylor, Morris Plains Mayor Jason Karr, and Hanover Township Mayor Thomas 'Ace' Gallagher chosen for executive positions.
Published on Feb. 21, 2026
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Three well-known Morris County municipal leaders have been elected to the top executive positions of the Morris County League of Municipalities. Florham Park Mayor Mark Taylor will serve as President, Morris Plains Mayor Jason Karr as First Vice President, and Hanover Township Mayor Thomas 'Ace' Gallagher as Second Vice President. The new leadership team was unanimously approved during the organization's February 18th meeting.
Why it matters
The Morris County League of Municipalities is a voluntary, non-profit association that represents all 39 municipalities in the county. It advocates for local governments at the state and federal levels, focusing on issues like property tax reform, state-mandated costs, and land use policy. The election of these three collaborative leaders underscores the importance of inter-municipal cooperation in effective governance.
The details
Mayor Gallagher emphasized that the new leadership team reflects the cooperative spirit shared among municipalities throughout Morris County. 'When you look at municipalities across Morris County, what we do together is integral to much of the work that happens on a daily basis,' he said. 'Taylor, Karr and myself work with several other mayors to create what's needed in the County, from flood remediation task forces to mental health initiatives.' Gallagher also noted that active participation in the League ensures municipal concerns are heard when new legislation is proposed.
- The Morris County League of Municipalities held its annual meeting on February 18, 2026.
- The new officer slate, including Florham Park Mayor Mark Taylor as President, Morris Plains Mayor Jason Karr as First Vice President, and Hanover Township Mayor Thomas 'Ace' Gallagher as Second Vice President, was unanimously approved at this meeting.
The players
Mark Taylor
The Mayor of Florham Park, New Jersey, who was elected as the President of the Morris County League of Municipalities.
Jason Karr
The Mayor of Morris Plains, New Jersey, who was elected as the First Vice President of the Morris County League of Municipalities.
Thomas 'Ace' Gallagher
The Mayor of Hanover Township, New Jersey, who was elected as the Second Vice President of the Morris County League of Municipalities.
Morris County League of Municipalities
A voluntary, non-profit, non-partisan association that represents all 39 municipalities in Morris County, New Jersey. It advocates for local governments at the state and federal levels.
What they’re saying
“When you look at municipalities across Morris County, what we do together is integral to much of the work that happens on a daily basis. Taylor, Karr and myself work with several other mayors to create what's needed in the County, from flood remediation task forces to mental health initiatives.”
— Thomas 'Ace' Gallagher, Mayor of Hanover Township (parsippanyfocus.com)
“If you're not involved and not interacting with other municipalities, counties and the state as a whole, you're working in a vacuum. Being active keeps you aware of legislation that's coming down and how it may affect your community.”
— Thomas 'Ace' Gallagher, Mayor of Hanover Township (parsippanyfocus.com)
“When it comes to leadership in government that works, I think this area, especially many people in Morris County, are exemplifying how government can work and should work.”
— Thomas 'Ace' Gallagher, Mayor of Hanover Township (parsippanyfocus.com)
The takeaway
The election of these three collaborative leaders to the top positions in the Morris County League of Municipalities underscores the importance of inter-municipal cooperation in effective local governance. By working together across municipal borders, these mayors are able to tackle regional challenges and ensure their communities' concerns are heard at the state and federal levels.
