Bernardsville Council Primary Candidate: Jena McCredie

BERNARDSVILLE, NJ — Jena McCredie is one of three candidates running for council in the Bernardsville primary election being held on Tuesday, June 4.

McCredie and Chad McQueen are both vying for the Republican ticket while Kerry Haselton is vying for the Democratic ticket. There are two council seats up for grabs.

All three candidates are vying for their party's nomination on June 4 and then will move on to the general election on Nov. 5.

Jena McCredie

Description:

I am Jena McCredie, 39, and have lived in Bernardsville for 7 years. I graduated from Bernards High School Class of 1997, am married for 16 years, and have three children Jagger 10, Jessa 5 and Jasper 4. I work full-time as a Director within IT at Novartis Pharmaceuticals for the past 13 years. I have my MBA and an BA in Information technology and informatics from Rutgers.

What experience do you have that would help you serve?

I like to make things happen and get things done. I am logical and looking to do what is best for Bernardsville and its families/residents.

I have been on the Somerset Hills Mountaineers (cheer and football) Board of Directors for three years. Currently, I am the treasurer of the league.

What issues would you like to address in Bernardsville?

1. Property values (includes school rankings)
2. Empty store fronts
3. Recreation facilities

Why should voters vote for you?

I care about the long term of Bernardsville. I lived here in high school and moved back here because I loved the town. My family is also here (parents and sister). My family owns businesses in Bernardsville, live in Bernardsville/Far Hills, attend the schools and participate in our sports programs. School rankings and our downtown influence our property values. Taxes have gone up as assessed values have come down. I would like to create demand to increase Bernardsville’s values.

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