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With November’s election just a few weeks away, the BTDC considers the upcoming contest even more critical than the last. Having won the majority, we now have to maintain the local government we’ve all worked so hard to realize by electing Joan Bannan and re-electing Mayor Ana Duarte McCarthy. We don’t have to look too […]
Common Ground is a campaign blog series on preserving what makes Bernards Township worth protecting. Over the past few weeks, we’ve seen what happens when we protect our physical common ground. These spaces don’t divide us. They anchor us, and they teach a lesson local government should take to heart: diversity isn’t a threat to […]
September marks the end of summer and the beginning of fall, and for me, it invokes a back-to-school mindset. In that spirit, the Township Committee had a busy September, including recognitions of the 25th Anniversary of 9/11 and resolutions highlighting local champions, our diversity, and the U.S. Constitution. On Thursday, September 10, I joined many […]
Common Ground is a campaign blog series on preserving what makes Bernards Township worth protecting. Sitting in a lawn chair at Ross Farm at dusk or walking past the barn at Farmstead midday, it’s easy to forget these places might not have survived to become what they are today. Both were saved not by chance, […]
Common Ground is a campaign blog series on preserving what makes Bernards Township worth protecting. Drive along Valley Road and you’ll find Pleasant Valley Park doing what it’s always done — hosting soccer games, baseball practices, lacrosse clinics, Plays in the Park, and summer evenings at the pool. But look toward the center of fields […]
Common Ground is a campaign blog series on preserving what makes Bernards Township worth protecting. When we stand on grass or next to a riverbank, Nature receives us as equals. Nature doesn’t care about our differences — our beliefs, our income, or our party affiliation. By preserving our green spaces, we aren’t just saving trees, […]
Hi, everyone! My name is Rebecca Bennett, and I’m so proud to be the democratic nominee in our district. I have spent my life serving this country. I am a former Navy helicopter pilot and test pilot and now, I am choosing to serve my country in a new way. I am running for Congress […]
We are approaching the 25th anniversary of what is considered to be the worst terrorist attack against the U.S., when 2,977 individuals perished, including 17 Bernards Township residents. I would anticipate you too can recall where you were as the tragedy unfolded, and most likely you know and loved someone who was lost. Maybe it was a family member, a close friend’s […]
On January 6, 2026, the Democrats took the majority on the Bernards Township Committee for the first time since 1938, with the election of John Tompkins and Brett Hodges.
Ana Duarte McCarthy (elected in 2023) became the first Democratic mayor, with John Tompkins sworn in as Deputy Mayor (serving a one year term), and Brett Hodges sworn in as Committeeman for a three year term.
Democrats Serving on the Bernards Township Committee
About Us
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.