Mayor Elizabeth Fagan

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Elizabeth Fagan

Mayor
efagan@cityofsummit.org
Phone: 908-273-6400
Link to staff directory

Welcome Message

As your Mayor, I am deeply honored to serve this wonderful community. The role of a mayor is not just a title; it is a profound responsibility and a unique opportunity to positively impact the lives of our residents. I am committed to addressing critical issues that are close to our hearts, such as public safety and community health.

I will actively listen, work tirelessly for your benefit, and be a strong and effective advocate when needed. I am dedicated to being transparent, accountable, and constantly focused on the diverse needs, interests, and aspirations of our entire community.

Summit is more than just a place on the map; it is our home, a place we love and cherish. It fills me with pride to call myself a Hilltopper, and I am enthusiastic about making it an even better place for all of us.

Together, we have the power to bring about meaningful change and to accomplish great things. I look forward to collaborating with each and every one of you as we embark on this journey to enhance our community and make Summit a city that continues to thrive and inspire.

Background

A Summit resident for more than 20 years, Mayor Elizabeth Fagan considers Summit a treasured community of people with a shared desire to uplift and protect our residents. With a deep belief in giving back, Mayor Fagan is the former President of the Summit Board of Health, served as President of the Summit Lacrosse Club and Summit Women’s Lacrosse Association, Co-President of Summit Boosters Association, and a committee member of the Lincoln-Hubbard PTO. She has also served on the Boards of The Connection and The Summit Junior Fortnightly. She has been on the Planning Committee for the Elks Charity Ball and the YMCA Special Needs Prom.

In addition, Mayor Fagan coached youth girls lacrosse for 18 years, perhaps her favorite endeavor of all time.

2025 Organization Meeting

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  2. 2 councilmember swearing in inside council chamber
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  4. 4 summit nj mayor at podium in council chamber
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  6. 6 mayor at podium in council chamber
  7. 7 council president at podium in council chamber

She has also proudly served as Chairwoman and volunteer for the Santa Claus Shop, which provides complimentary holiday shopping for over 400 families in need each year.

A family medicine physician for over 20 years, Mayor Fagan is a graduate of Harvard University with a degree in Fine Arts and received her medical degree from Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University. She completed her residency at Overlook Hospital where the faculty selected Elizabeth to be Chief Resident and the residents elected her President of the House Staff Association.

  1. Council President Toth Office Hours

    Council President Claire Toth will host weekly office hours on Mondays from 3PM to 5PM in the Council Conference Room at City Hall. Residents are invited to attend and meet with Council President Toth to share ideas, interests, or issues. Read on...

  2. Mayor Fagan Delivers State of the City Address at 2026 Organization Meeting

    Summit welcomed the new year in City Hall at its annual Organization Meeting on January 6. New councilmembers were sworn in, retiring councilmembers and resident volunteers were recognized, and Mayor Fagan delivered her State of the City Address. Read on...

  3. 2026 Preliminary Capital Budget Workshop Meeting

    City staff presented their requests for the 2026 Capital Budget at the Preliminary Capital Budget Workshop meeting held at City Hall on Wednesday, December 10. Read on...
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State of the City & Mayoral Addresses

Click here to view previous mayoral addresses.

Appointments

  1. Confirm Mayor and Advice Consent Appointments
  2. Mayors 2025 Appointments Letter
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  2. 2 group photo of firefighters and mayor
  3. 3 mayor and student pose for a photo at public works yard
  4. 4 group photo inside school cafeteria
  5. 5 police officers at community event
  6. 6 children at school
  7. 7 memorial day photo
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  10. 10 group of people in outdoor public park area smiling at the camera
  11. 11 group of police officers and mayor pose for photo in front of brick city hall building
  12. 12 group of four people pose for a photo holding police department trading cards
  13. 13 summit nj mayor speaking at podium outside for september 11 memorial event
  14. 14 group photo of EMS squad members and mayor in council chamber
  15. 15 group photo of mayor and girl scouts in front of colorful crosswalk with houses and trees in backgro
  16. 16 two adults and a child pose for a group photo
  17. 17 group photo of mayor and police officers outside in front of brick building
  18. 18 group photo of ribbon cutting with storefront behind the group
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  20. 20 six people posing for ribbon cutting photo in between metal fence with garden area in background
  21. 21 four people in front of red food truck
  22. 22 two people smiling at the camera with community pool in background
  23. 23 people gathered among flags on grassy area looking off in the distance
  24. 24 stage with flags set up among chairs with speakers at memorial day event
  25. 25 group photo in city hall courtyard with plants in the background
  26. 26 two photos of person in blue dress and jean jacket tying a green ribbon around a tree
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  29. 29 ribbon cutting photo in front of new business
  30. 30 group photo in a hospital hallway
  31. 31 Summit Mayor Fagan reading a book to a group of young children in a classroom
  32. 32 four women smiling for a photo in a church hall with blanket making stations and materials in back
  33. 33 volunteer group photo
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  36. 36 Summit NJ mayor officiating a wedding ceremony in office at city hall
  37. 37 Mayor Fagan office hours