Councilman Moench Gets Party Endorsement For Bridgewater Mayor

BRIDGEWATER, NJ — The primary race for Bridgewater Mayor is closely contested with longtime incumbent Republican Daniel Hayes running against Republican challenger and Council President Matthew Moench.

The Bridgewater Republican Municipal Committee recently endorsed Moench for the 2019 primary election on Wednesday.

"I am humbled and honored to have received the Bridgewater Republican Municipal Committee’s endorsement for mayor. The support of our local committee is the only endorsement that has ever mattered to me, and it is with great pride that I will carry the BRMC banner into the primary election on June 4," Moench stated.

Moench has served as a councilman since 2008 and was deputy chief of staff to Gov. Chris Christie in 2016.

"I think that elected officials, especially executives, should not sit in office indefinitely, and after eight years of Mayor Hayes' leadership, I believe the BRMC and the voters in Bridgewater are ready for change," Moench told Patch. "We need new energy and an invigorated effort to engage residents in the long-term, strategic planning of our township, especially on issues of development, infrastructure improvements, debt reduction, and overall enhancements to our quality of life. We must never stop fighting for lower taxes and fiscal restraint, and must make prudent financial decisions based upon fact, not emotion. As my wife and I raise our three young children here, we know how important it is to plan not just for tomorrow but for the next 10 years, and now is the time to shape our Township's future."

Moench will be kicking off his political campaign on Saturday, Feb. 9 with a rally and team meet and greet.

The kickoff will be held at Hamilton School, 9 Hamilton Lane in Bridgewater from 10 to 11 a.m.

Those planning to attend can RSVP but it is not required to moenchrally2019@gmail.com.

Mayor Hayes announced his intention for in late January.

(Image provided: Matthew Moench)

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