Bernardsville Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Jeffrey
Hammond
Jeffrey Hammond is running for mayor of Bernardsville in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Mary Jane Canose.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Mary Jane CanoseIncumbent
- 02Jeffrey HammondYou’re reading
Background
- About
- General surgeon in hospital administration and a Bernardsville Borough Council member from 2019 to 2021. He is a member of the Environmental Commission and chair of the Bernardsville Green Team.
- On the ballot as
- Democratic
- Party
- No Democrats initially filed; Jeffrey Hammond, Jeffrey Roos and Christopher Schenck won the Democratic nominations through write-in campaigns in the June 2026 primary. New Jersey Globe · Sep 30, 2026City issues often split differently from national party lines. Compare their positions.
- Campaign website
- bernardsvilledemocrats.org/candidates
Mary Jane Canose (Republican) and Jeffrey Hammond (Democrat) are running for mayor; Jeffrey Roos and Christopher Schenck (Democrats) and Kathleen Tober and Thomas Slocum (Republicans) are running for two council seats. Somerset County Clerk · Sep 21, 2026
No Democrats initially filed; Jeffrey Hammond, Jeffrey Roos and Christopher Schenck won the Democratic nominations through write-in campaigns in the June 2026 primary. New Jersey Globe · Sep 30, 2026
On the record: Jeffrey Hammond
6 sourced01PILOT agreements1 sourced position
Said the borough should negotiate with developers, be less generous with PILOT agreements and put design standards into zoning.
We must negotiate with developers and be less generous with PILOTS, and incorporate design standards into zoning.”
Own statementVOTE411 (League of Women Voters)Link
02Government process2 sourced positions
Said he would bring a project management approach to borough government, with clear milestones and timelines.
My plan is to bring a project management mindset to local government.”
Own statementVOTE411 (League of Women Voters)Link
as reported by New Jersey Globe
Said he decided to run because he has grown dissatisfied with the borough's leadership.
I’ve become increasingly dissatisfied with the leadership in the town”
Own statementNew Jersey Globe · Sep 30, 2026Link
03Infrastructure1 sourced position
Said the borough's water treatment and sewer plant is aging and near capacity and will need upgrades within a few years.
Our water treatment/sewer plant is aging and near capacity.”
Own statementVOTE411 (League of Women Voters)Link
04Environment2 sourced positions
Advocated exploring a floating solar array at an inactive quarry in town to power municipal buildings.
Own statementVOTE411 (League of Women Voters)Link
as summarized in the official council minutes; not a direct quote
Presented the Adopt-A-Drain storm drain program to the council as a Green Team member; the council gave consent for the program.
Own statementBernardsville Mayor & Council minutes, Apr. 28, 2025 · Apr 28, 2025Link
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