Morristown mourns death of former Council President Sandi Mayer

Lucas Frau, NorthJersey.com

Former Morristown Council President Sandi Mayer, who was a town council member from 2019 until 2023, died on Monday.

Many were heartbroken to hear about her passing including Congressman Josh Gottheimer who posted on X, formerly twitter, sending his condolences: "She was a fierce and stalwart advocate for democracy, women’s health, the US-Israel relationship, and the Jewish community in North Jersey. May her memory be a blessing."

Rep. Mikie Sherrill, NJ-11, posted: "This week, our community lost a brilliant leader and committed public servant in Sandi Mayer. Throughout the years, I had the privilege of knowing and working with Sandi."

Morris County Democratic Committee tweeted: "Sandi was a fierce fighter, even once publicly vowing to be 'hell in heels' to push for what she believed was right in her community."

A celebration of her life will be held on Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. at the Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ in Whipanny.

Morristown, NJ - May 13, 2023 — Sandy Mayer, Morristown Council President and volunteer with Moms Demand Action addresses the rally. Moms Demand Action, part of the nonprofit organization Everytown for Gun Safety, hosted a "Mother's Day of Action" rally for gun control outside the Morristown Town Hall.
Morristown, NJ - May 13, 2023 — Sandy Mayer, Morristown Council President and volunteer with Moms Demand Action addresses the rally. Moms Demand Action, part of the nonprofit organization Everytown for Gun Safety, hosted a "Mother's Day of Action" rally for gun control outside the Morristown Town Hall.

Mayer was a member of the Moms Demand Action, a group that advocates for gun reform legislation, co-chair for the Morris County Democratic Committee Elected Caucus and was going to be the chairperson of the new Morris County Democratic Committee Jewish Caucus. She also was a member of Friends of Footes Pond Woods, a grassroots organization dedicated to the preservation of that Morristown pond.

On her website, it stated she was an advocate for responsible construction and development, wanted to establish volunteer parks and playground commissions and was a supporter of "maintaining the character and charm of our downtown district while promoting and supporting our new and existing businesses."

She has deep connections with the town she served as she was a resident of Morristown for 32 years.

She lost the primary for the Fourth Ward council seat last June to Chris Russo, a member of the Morristown Planning Board.

This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: Morristown NJ mourns death of Sandi Mayer, former Council President

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