Kathleen Mcnamara

Kathleen Mcnamara is a candidate for Mayor Primary Election in 2026 in Monmouth, New Jersey.

Incumbent Keyport Councilmember in Keyport, NJ

Also running: Rose P. Araneo.

Kathleen McNamara is an incumbent Keyport Councilmember, proudly serving since 2021. She moved to Keyport in 1986, where she and her husband Dennis raised their two children and currently live in a three-generation household. With over three decades of experience in New York City's financial sector, including a role as Director at Citigroup in Fixed Income, she brings strong skills in marketing, sales, and finance to the Council. A Master Gardener, Kathleen also taught Financial Literacy and Gardening to young adults in Newark through Teach for America, continuing to mentor former students. She is deeply involved in her community, focusing on developing relationships and ensuring residents' voices are heard to shape Keyport's future.