Stone Harbor Has New Municipal Clerk

Posted June 23rd 2025

Jeanne M. Parkinson was sworn in as Stone Harbor’s new municipal clerk during the May 20 Borough Council meeting. Parkinson succeeds Emily Dillon, who accepted a similar position in another municipality.

Parkinson “has demonstrated exceptional skill in managing public meetings with precision and respect for parliamentary procedure, overseeing elections with integrity, and ensuring full legal compliance in all municipal functions,” said Council president Jennifer Gensemer. “We are beyond impressed by her resumé. Ms. Parkinson has consistently shown dedication to transparency, accountability, and customer service – values that are essential to the role of borough clerk and to the relationship between the public and their government.”

Parkinson’s responsibilities include management of public records, creating public meeting agendas and legal notices, overseeing municipal elections, and ensuring legal and regulatory compliance in all municipal functions. She previously served as city clerk in Millville for nine years through 2024. Earlier this year, she was appointed deputy clerk in Ocean City before accepting the position in Stone Harbor.

“It is an honor and privilege to serve the Borough of Stone Harbor as municipal clerk,” Parkinson said. “I look forward to providing the governing body, residents, and visitors with transparency, respect, and unwavering integrity. I am truly grateful for this opportunity.”