Bernardsville Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Mary Jane
Canose
Mary Jane Canose, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Bernardsville in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Jeffrey Hammond.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Mary Jane CanoseYou’re reading
- 02Jeffrey Hammond
Background
- About
- Mayor of Bernardsville since 2019 and a former school business administrator. She previously served on the Borough Council.
- On the ballot as
- Republican
- Party
- 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, 2026City issues often split differently from national party lines. Compare their positions.
- Campaign website
- www.mjcformayor.com
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
On the record: Mary Jane Canose
6 sourced01Affordable housing2 sourced positions
as reported by New Jersey Globe
Defended the borough's affordable housing approach, pointing to its use of borough-owned property in the third round.
It is important we have affordable housing”
Own statementNew Jersey Globe · Sep 30, 2026Link
Said in her 2026 annual address that the borough avoided a builder's remedy by building three third-round affordable housing sites itself.
By building these ourselves, we avoided a builders’ remedy that could have added hundreds of additional market-rate units.”
Own statementBernardsville Mayor & Council minutes, Jan. 5, 2026 · Jan 5, 2026Link
02Downtown redevelopment2 sourced positions
as summarized in the official council minutes; not a direct quote
Proposed starting a new discussion on the Quimby redevelopment site, with a new vision and public input from residents and businesses.
Own statementBernardsville Mayor & Council minutes, Jul. 13, 2026 · Jul 13, 2026Link
Said she will keep encouraging appropriate redevelopment and new businesses downtown, building on the Transit Village designation.
A vibrant downtown is essential to Bernardsville’s future.”
Own statementVOTE411 (League of Women Voters)Link
03Budget and taxes1 sourced position
Listed her budget priorities as protecting taxpayers, maintaining essential services and investing strategically.
My budget priorities are to protect taxpayers, maintain essential services, and invest strategically in Bernardsville’s future.”
Own statementVOTE411 (League of Women Voters)Link
04Parks and recreation1 sourced position
Cites a referendum allowing 100% of the open space tax to be used to improve recreational facilities.
We brought residents together to pass a referendum allowing 100% of the open space tax to be used to improve our recreational facilities.”
Own statementMary Jane Canose for MayorLink
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