January 3, 2006                                                   

WENSON-MAIER ELECTED COUNCIL PRESIDENT

Fifth Ward Councilwoman Jennifer Wenson-Maier was elected President of the Rahway City Council this evening by her Council colleagues at the City’s annual Reorganization Meeting at City Hall.  She replaces First Ward Councilman Robert Rachlin, who was elected Vice President.

 
Wenson-Maier is a lifelong resident of Rahway, the mother of two children and the owner of her own architectural firm in Rahway.  She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture from the University of Miami and is a licensed architect and planner.  She was first elected to the City Council in 2002 after handily defeating her Republican opponent in the general election.  While on the Council, she served as liaison to the Rahway Center Partnership.

“Jennifer is a professional with a background in planning and architecture that make her a great resource in a community undergoing a positive transformation like Rahway,” said Mayor James Kennedy.  “She will continue to be a great asset to the citizens of our city.”

“I would like to thank my Council colleagues and the residents of the Fifth Ward for giving me this opportunity to serve Rahway in this capacity,” said Wenson-Maier.  “2006 will be a very busy year as redevelopment continues at a rapid pace and we face new challenges in providing our residents with excellent services at a minimal cost.  I look forward working with my fellow Council Members, Mayor Kennedy and Rahway residents to improve our city.”