Mark Gyorfy
A Morris Township native, Mark was first elected to the Morris Township Committee in 2018. Mark was elected by the Township Committee to serve as the youngest mayor in the Township's 280+ year history in 2022 and 2023. He also serves the community as a volunteer firefighter at Hillside Hose Company No. 1 on Western Ave., where he has been an active member for 15 years.
Mark is a former advisor to U.S. Representative Albio Sires (NJ-08), where he counseled the Congressman on financial services, homeland security, and veterans’ issues, among others, in his legislative office on Capitol Hill. Sires has said of Mark: “Mark worked tirelessly on legislation to help veterans, small businesses, and the homeless in the 8th District. He always put the needs of New Jerseyans first, and I know he will be a passionate public servant for his hometown.”
Currently, Mark works in Newark in the financial services industry as a communications manager. Previously, Mark held a similar role at an international financial firm based in Jersey City. He received his bachelor’s degree in Government and Politics from the University of Maryland College Park and minored in Global Terrorism Studies.
Mark’s 2024 Committee assignments include serving as a member of the Standing Committees on Communications, Finance, Parks & Recreation, Personnel, Public Works and Sewer. Mark also serves as the Township Committee’s liaison to the Office of Emergency Management.
Mark lives in the Burnham Park neighborhood with his wife Kelly. You can find him walking the trails in Jones Woods, working on endless home improvement projects, or at the firehouse.
Donna Guariglia
Donna was first appointed, and later elected, to the Morris Township Committee in 2022 and is currently serving the Township as Mayor. Donna has been involved with the League of Women Voters as President and Chairperson of several committees throughout her time with the League. She is a state trained LWVNJ moderator. In keeping with the mission of the League of Women Voters, which is to empower voters and defend democracy, fair elections and voting access for all have always been core concerns for Donna.
Like the League, she envisions a democracy where everyone has the right, the knowledge, the confidence, and the opportunity to participate. This is a cornerstone of our election process and every voice needs to be heard. An open and transparent government is essential to providing the residents of every community with factual information about issues to help them make their own decisions and engage in our electoral process. Presenting all the facts and giving guidance helps prepare residents so they can participate in the decisions they entrust to their local leaders.
Donna has also always been a lifetime volunteer and advocate for advancing the growth and development of children especially through sports to maintain good health and learn to be mentally and physically adaptable to the skills needed to navigate life’s challenges. Teaching young people the importance of commitment, teamwork, and dedication to ensure success in all aspects of life is invaluable. At USA Hockey on the Executive Committee she provides strategic guidance to the organization, executive support and program management, as well as oversees the preparation of the budget and USA Hockey, Inc. financials. As Treasurer she helped execute strategic financial decisions especially through the pandemic for the 4th largest national governing body under the US Olympic/Paralympic Committee.
She is also the Vice President of the USA Hockey Foundation, the fundraising arm of the organization as well as the Chair of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee, preparing and organizing this work stream and guiding committee decision-making.
Donna graduated from the University of Hartford with a degree in Economics. She and her husband David have been 38-year residents of Morris Township and have four children and six grandchildren.