James Matro
Republican · NJ · Hammonton Town Council Member
Chairs Hammonton's Water and Sewer committee and sits on the town's Joint Land Use Board, bringing years of planning and zoning experience. He was appointed in January 2026 to fill the seat left open when Steven Furgione became mayor.
Where James Matro stands, based on their records
Supports
Public Infrastructure (1 record)
Opposes
Government Spending Reduction (3 records)
Track record
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 3 oppose
Seconded a $3,010,100 contract to replace the Route 54 water main. Approval depended on state registration and insurance proof; it passed 7-0.
June 8, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: townofhammonton.org
Moved to hire two experts, for up to $6,000, to brief the council and residents on AI data centers. It passed 7-0.
May 26, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: townofhammonton.org
Moved an ordinance letting the 2026 budget rise 1.5% ($200,059.80) above the state spending cap. He also seconded the 2026 budget introduction; both passed 7-0.
April 27, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: townofhammonton.org
Track record — Public Infrastructure
Public Infrastructure · 1 support
Seconded a $3,010,100 contract to replace the Route 54 water main. Approval depended on state registration and insurance proof; it passed 7-0.
June 8, 2026Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: townofhammonton.org
Track record — General
General · 4 records
Moved to the Hammonton Joint Land Use Board seat that represents the mayor after joining the council.
January 19, 2026
Source: hammontongazette.com
Was appointed to fill Steve Furgione's open Hammonton council seat after Furgione became mayor. He was named chair of the Water and Sewer committee.
January 5, 2026
Source: hammontongazette.com
Was appointed as a representative on Hammonton's Revitalization Committee for one year.
January 5, 2022
Source: townofhammonton.org
Was appointed to Hammonton's Historic Preservation Committee for a four-year term.
February 26, 2018
Source: townofhammonton.org
Past race James Matro ran in:
- City Council Member · November 3, 2026 · Hammonton town, New Jersey · incumbent