Folsom was incorporated as a Borough in 1906. The Borough is governed by a mayor-council form of government. The mayor is elected for a four-year term, six council members are elected for three-year terms on a staggered basis.
The council exercises the legislative power over the Borough by adopting ordinances and resolutions. In addition, the council is responsible for the approval of the municipal budget, the establishment of financial controls and setting of all salaries of elected and appointed officers and employees.
Current Governing Body:
Mayor: Glenn Smith - gsmith@folsomborough.com
Election day is the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. The registration deadline is twenty-one (21) days before an election. For more information please visit www.njelections.org and the Atlantic County Elections Page where all voter information forms can be downloaded.