New Madison GOP Chairwoman Invites Council to Flip Seats

At its January meeting, the Madison Republican Committee elected Mary Wilson as its 2023 Chairwoman, replacing Kathy Dailey.

Mary Wilson has been a Madison resident and homeowner for fifteen years. She and her husband have three children in the Madison school district and are longtime community volunteers, particularly with youth activities. Ms. Wilson’s educational and professional background is in economics. She is a familiar face at Borough Council and Board of Education meetings, and an active member of St. Vincent Martyr Church.

Dailey, who ran for Council in 2018 and 2019 and served as Madison Republican Committee Chairwoman from 2020 to 2023, will remain on the Madison Republican Committee as a District Representative.

Ms. Wilson articulated her priorities at the February 13 Borough Council meeting, where she issued a cordial invitation to the all-Democrat governing body to flip their seats and join the GOP.
Ms. Wilson remarked that she had read the recent news about the entire Council and Mayor in neighboring community East Hanover, all of whom announced that they will be switching from Democrat to Republican. “I understand the temptation to switch parties,” Ms. Wilson stated, “because we really are a welcoming and fun group.”

Ms. Wilson explained that Republicans desire “smaller government with less regulation,” “lower taxes,” “less federal intervention in the economy,” the protection of “constitutionally-guaranteed freedoms,” and a “strong national defense.” “Republicans also believe that we, the people, can be trusted to make wise decisions for ourselves and the community,” she added. “In other words, we want more power and money in the hands of citizens to make smart choices -- and I think if you switched parties, that would free up a lot of your time.”

Ms. Wilson closed her statement by offering that "the Republican Committee is here to help if ever needed."

In the days following Ms. Wilson’s statement, the Madison Republican Committee announced that it has formed a new subcommittee focused on Council engagement. Detailed information about the new subcommittee will be presented at the Committee’s upcoming Representatives’ Town Hall and Strategy Session, which will take place at 7:30pm on March 8th at the Madison Community House, 25 Cook Avenue, Madison. Event organizers describe the event as “a town hall-style meeting” to discuss increasing Republican influence on Madison issues, including the impacts of the NJ Green Energy Plan, affordable Housing plans, and the 2023 Municipal Budget.

County Commissioner John Krickus, a former Madison resident, will moderate the March 8th event, and invited speakers include Madison Republican Committee Chairwoman Mary Wilson, Morris County Clerk Ann Grossi, State Senator Anthony Bucco, Assemblywoman Aura Dunn, Assemblyman Christian Barranco, and County Commissioner Tayfun Selen. Due to space limitations, RSVPs are required and should be emailed to madisonnjrepublicans@gmail.com by March 6.