Friday, September 18, 2026 · Serving all of Hudson County since March 2011Kearny Councilman Konopka Resigns Over Health Concerns
The Kearny Municipal Council held its reorganization meeting this week and an unexpected resignation occurred. At the beginning of the January 6th meeting, Second Ward Councilman Richard Konopka, a Democrat,…
The Kearny Municipal Council held its reorganization meeting this week and an unexpected resignation occurred. At the beginning of the January 6th meeting, Second Ward Councilman Richard Konopka, a Democrat, unexpectedly announced his resignation, citing personal and health concerns.
Konopka had been a member of the governing body for eleven years. He previously served as a Zoning Board members and has been a beacon for the town’s recreation programs.
The Democratic Party’s County Committee has until January 21st to name a Council replacement. If a consensus choice cannot be agreed upon, then Mayor Carol Jean Doyle would likely select a Second Ward Democrat to fill the post, or leave the seat vacant until a November election.