Borough Council in Monmouth, New Jersey

2026 Primary Election

• Candace M. Faust — Incumbent Borough Councilmember in Eatontown, NJ

  Candace M. Faust is an incumbent Eatontown Borough Councilmember and a lifelong resident committed to improving her community. Her extensive volunteer service on various borough committees, including Traffic Advisory, Recreation, and Zoning, shaped her focus. Following a personal health challenge that highlighted accessibility issues, she champions policies for walkable, bikeable, and safe streets for all residents, working on initiatives like Complete Streets. Faust is a strong proponent of sustainability, actively developing an Eatontown Community Energy Plan and working with Sustainable Jersey. She also promotes historical awareness, such as the 19th Amendment anniversary, and supports the Equal Rights Amendment. She aims to enhance the quality of life through dedicated public service.

• Danielle M. Jones — Incumbent Councilwoman in Eatontown, NJ

  Danielle M. Jones serves as Councilwoman for the Borough of Eatontown in Monmouth County, New Jersey, having been sworn in for a three-year term on January 1, 2021. In January 2022, she was appointed by Governor Philip D. Murphy to the Amistad Commission. Residing in Eatontown with her family, she is a dedicated advocate for social equity, voter education, and political advocacy. Her outreach programs address critical issues such as career development, mental health, diversity, and racial justice. Jones believes in the power of collaboration and strategic partnerships, utilizing her strong planning and communication skills to achieve her goals. She was recognized as Elected of the Year by the Monmouth County Young Democrats in 2021.

• Kevin Gonzalez — Incumbent Borough Council Member in Eatontown, NJ

  Kevin Gonzalez, a 50-year-old physical therapist and practice owner, is an established figure in Eatontown, New Jersey, where he has resided with his wife and three sons since 1996. He has a long history of community involvement, coaching youth sports. With extensive local government experience, Gonzalez served on the Eatontown Board of Education for nearly a decade, was appointed to the Planning Board, and is currently completing his third non-consecutive term on the Borough Council. He is running to maintain a stable tax base, ensure Eatontown remains affordable for families, and prioritize common-sense spending. His platform emphasizes restoring government transparency, fairness, "Smart Growth" development, and expediting road repairs.

• Ali Mehdaoui — Entrepreneur, Media Executive in Eatontown, NJ

  Ali Mehdaoui is an internationally connected entrepreneur, media executive, and community advocate with over 15 years of experience in business, media, and leadership. He is the founder and CEO of Eatontown-based M.E. Studios and Mehdaoui Enterprise. A lifelong Eatontown resident, he graduated from Monmouth Regional High School, met his wife there, and their children attend local schools. Deeply involved in the community, he coaches basketball and participates in local events. Mehdaoui is running for Eatontown Town Council to ensure a strong future for families, emphasizing fiscal responsibility, taxpayer accountability, and transparency in local government.