TJ Cawley

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TJ Cawley is from Larchmont, New York. He has a bachelor of science in commerce with concentrations in marketing and finance from the University of Virginia. He lives with his wife, Kathy, and their three children in Morrisville.

TJ is a financial manager. He worked in the high tech, banking, and pharmaceutical industries. After that, he transitioned to full-time community service and became a stay-at-home dad.

TJ Cawley, Morrisville Mayor

TJ is currently the Mayor of Morrisville. He was elected in 2017 and is serving his second term. He previously served on the Morrisville Town Council from 2013 to 2017.

Supports managing growth to protect neighborhoods, preserve green space, and support housing that builds generational wealth.

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Supports targeted density that provides affordable housing, opposes redevelopment that results in a net loss of existing affordable housing, and supports legislation that enables municipalities to require developers to provide a certain percentage of affordable housing for larger-scale new residential developments.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports fully funding police and fire departments.

Public Safety

Plans to invest in roadway improvements to reduce congestion, including new roads, road widening, and intersection improvements.

Supports investing in alternative forms of mobility such as buses, commuter rail, and bicycle and pedestrian amenities.

Supports eliminating sidewalk gaps, expanding the greenway network, and being recognized as a Bike Friendly Community.

Transportation & Infrastructure

As of September 3, 2025, TJ Cawley’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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- The mayor leads the executive branch of local government, presiding over city council meetings, making sure city departments run smoothly, and providing services to citizens. 
- The mayor attends and runs City Council meetings, serving as an important leader for how local laws get set. These laws affect local services, such as Police, City Planning, Parks & Recreation, and Transportation.  
- The Mayor in some circumstances may vote to break a tie in council meetings. They do not have veto power.