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Ana Duarte McCarthy and Joan Bannan know firsthand how close local elections can be. They worked hard to connect with voters and served us well. Being the lone Democrat on the Township Committee is not for the faint of heart. Joan Bannan served on the Committee from 2019-2021. Ana Duarte McCarthy currently serves, having won […]
When she was elected in 2023, Ana Duarte McCarthy became the second Democrat to be elected to the Township Committee in 25 years, receiving the highest number of votes. We are honored for her support, her leadership and her continued commitment to serving our community. We look forward to seeing Brett and John join her […]
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There’s a new, energizing force in the BTDC. And her name is Rani Maloney. Although Rani has lived in Basking Ridge for about 14 years, she only recently became involved with local politics in 2024 through the Facebook Bernards Progressive Women’s page. Now, there’s no stopping her! As a passionate Dem, Rani says, “I’m a […]
The BTDC’s Sanjay Bery is the Somerset County lead of The New Jersey Democratic State Committee South Asian American Caucus. The caucus is dedicated to empowering South Asian communities across the Garden State through democratic civic engagement, political representation, and advocacy. The caucus works to elevate South Asian voices, advance equity and inclusion, and ensure […]
Hello! As I begin the October column, I am hopeful our Jewish community enjoys a sweet and Happy New Year, as well as a meaningful Yom Kippur. During September, the Township Committee presented three resolutions which I drafted, including two at our September 9th meeting, and one at our September 23rd meeting. At our September […]
Patch.com reached out to Brett and John to learn more about their candidacy. We believe it’s important that ALL candidates participate. It’s about transparency. Brett’s Responses John’s Responses
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Ana duarte mcCarthy
On January 2, 2024, Ana Duarte McCarthy was sworn into office for a three year term. Bernards Township gained an incredible, compassionate leader committed to serving our community.
Ana continues to serve on our Democratic Committee, representing District 5, and was formerly treasurer when the Democratic Committee was newly formed in back in 2017.
For more information on current issues before the Township Committee, take a look at Ana's monthly updates.
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The Bernards Township Democratic Committee (BTDC) is dedicated to making our town a better place to live and work, and to solving local issues with transparency, balance and compassion. The committee is made up of a diverse group of conscientious and engaged residents: Men and women in our community, representing a broad range, among other attributes, of cultural backgrounds, races and ethnicities, religions, ages, education and professional experience.
We offer Bernards Township another option at the polls for a new perspective on local government. We are dedicated to bringing a balanced democracy and transparency to the Township Committee.