Bridgewater Mayor Moench, Councilmen Ring, Kirsh Kick Off Re-Election Campaign

BRIDGEWATER, NJ — Incumbents Bridgewater Mayor Matthew Moench and Councilmen Michael Kirsh and Timothy Ring kicked off their campaign re-election campaign on Saturday.

The event was held at the Green Knoll Rescue Squad.

Moench, Kirsh, and Ring received the endorsement of the Bridgewater Republican Municipal Committee to run for re-election in 2023.

"It has truly been the honor of my life to serve as Mayor of the town I grew up in and where my
three kids will grow up," said Moench. "The last four years we have worked hard to provide
strong conservative leadership, fulfilling campaign promises like rebuilding our roadways while
keeping taxes low and persistently fighting against overdevelopment. We continue to stand by
our police and serve as a partner in keeping our community safe. I’m proud of our work, stand by
our record and am confident the voters will agree."

"From responding to crises to delivering fiscally responsible budgets to investing in our
infrastructure, among other things, we have accomplished so much during this term," said Kirsh.
"There is much more to do and that is why I am seeking re-election to Council. Our team will
keep moving Bridgewater in the right direction."

"I have always valued public service above all else," said Ring. "Through my actions, I have
strived to make our community a better place to live and raise a family and am honored to
continue that goal through service on the Town Council. My running mates and I share a positive
vision that continually improves our quality of life in Bridgewater and provides residents with
the government they deserve."

The announcement was made at the Green Knoll Rescue Squad on Saturday in front of a standing-room crowd including Somerset County Republican Chairman Tim Howes, State Senator Doug
Steinhardt and 2021 Republican Gubernatorial Nominee Jack Ciattarelli.

Moench was sworn into his first four-year term as mayor in January 2020 after previously serving as Council President. Kirsch and Ring were both sworn into their first four-year term as Councilmen as well. Read More: Bridgewater Matthew Moench Sworn In As Mayor

All three were elected following the 2019 November election. They are all running for re-election in the 2023 November election.

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