Monroe Twp/ Williamstown GOP

08/08/2026

Thank you, Councilman John Valentine, for attending and “making a splash” with Monroe Township families today! 💦☀️ It was great seeing our community come together for such a fun-filled afternoon.

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06/26/2026

Tune in!

🎙️ TONIGHT: Join Councilman John Valentine LIVE on the
Jersey Sure Podcast! 🇺🇸

Have questions about Monroe Township, Gloucester County, the future of New Jersey, or the issues that matter most to you? This is your opportunity to ask them LIVE.

Councilman John Valentine, candidate for Mayor of Monroe Township, will be joining host Damon Galdo along with fellow candidates for an interactive discussion on the issues affecting South Jersey and our state.

🗓 Friday, June 26
🕗 8:00 PM EST

📺 Watch Live:
🔴 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JerseySurePodcast
▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/
❌ X (Twitter): https://x.com/JerseySurePod

💬 Join the live chat and submit your questions during the broadcast!

This is your chance to hear directly from the candidates and participate in the conversation about transparency, responsible development, taxes, public safety, protecting open space, and the future of our communities.

Please like, share, and invite your friends and neighbors to tune in.

🇺🇸 Your voice matters. See you tonight at 8:00 PM!

06/23/2026

⚠️ This item has been REMOVED from the agenda

THREE MINUTES FOR RESIDENTS. UNLIMITED TIME FOR GOVERNMENT.

‼️Proposed ordinance to limit your public comment ‼️

WHY NOW?

Monroe Township residents deserve answers.

For years, Township Council meetings operated without a formal ordinance requiring sign-in sheets, limiting public participation, restricting responses from officials, and granting expanded authority over how residents may address their elected government.

Then something changed.

Residents began showing up.

Residents began asking difficult questions.

Residents began challenging redevelopment projects.

Residents began speaking out against warehouses, overdevelopment, and now proposed data centers.

Residents became informed.

Residents became organized.

Residents became vocal.

Council communicated with concerned residents one on one.

⚠️ Now comes Ordinance O:29-2026. ⚠️

📄 Read the proposed ordinance yourself:
https://monroetownshipnj.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/O-29-2026-DRAFT.pdf

Under this proposal:

🔹 Residents must sign in before speaking.

🔹 Residents must be recognized before speaking.

🔹 Residents must direct comments through only the Council President.

🔹 Township officials (council) elected to represent residents, and mayor appointed professionals paid by taxpayer dollars, will only respond to residents if authorized to speak.

🔹 Residents are limited to just THREE MINUTES.

🔹 Follow-up comments are restricted.

🔹 Time cannot be transferred to engineers, attorneys, environmental experts, or other representatives.

🔹 A speaker may be ruled “out of order” and stopped before completing their comments.

Let’s be honest.

Three minutes may be enough to discuss a pothole.

Three minutes is NOT enough to discuss:

• Data Centers
• Redevelopment Plans
• Environmental Impacts
• Power Consumption
• Diesel Generator Concerns
• Traffic Studies
• Stormwater Management
• Taxpayer Exposure
• Planning & Zoning Issues
• Legal Matters Affecting Monroe Residents
• Bill lists, spending, budgets…

Residents spend hours researching these issues.

Residents read engineering reports.

Residents review legal filings.

Residents attend meeting after meeting.

Residents file OPRA requests.

Residents study redevelopment plans.

And now Residents are expected to condense all of that into THREE MINUTES!

Residents have every right to ask:

❓ Why is this ordinance needed now?
❓ What problem is it solving?
❓ Why wasn’t it proposed years ago?
❓ Why does it appear after unprecedented public opposition to redevelopment projects and proposed data centers?
❓ Is municipal government becoming more accessible, or more controlled?

📢 MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD

🗓 Wednesday, June 24, 2026
📍 Monroe Township Municipal Building - 125 Virginia Avenue
Williamstown, NJ 08094

🕡 Ordinance Committee
Meeting 6:30 PM

The Regular Township Council Meeting follows immediately afterward.

This ordinance starts in committee before moving forward to Council consideration.

If you believe residents deserve meaningful opportunities to address their elected officials, attend.

If you want your voice to remain as it currently is, attend.

If you care about transparency, accountability, redevelopment, data centers, open government, and public participation, attend.

If you want the council board that you elected to address you personally and directly, attend.

If you want to stop autocratic rule of the council president, attend.

If you believe municipal government should listen to the taxpayers, NOT manage the taxpayers, attend.

Bring your questions.

Bring your concerns.

Bring your voice.

Because public meetings belong to the public.

And once public participation is limited, it is rarely expanded without the public demanding it.













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06/21/2026

❤️ Happy Father’s Day! 💙

💙 Happy Father’s Day from the Heartbeat of Monroe Campaign!

Today, we honor the fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers, and father figures who lead with love, strength, sacrifice, and example.

Strong fathers help build strong families, and strong families help build a stronger Monroe Township.

Wishing all dads a very Happy Father’s Day!

06/18/2026

Thank you, Councilman Valentine for your dedication and support to our community. Thank you to our school board members, school board President, and school board Superintendent! Congratulations graduates! 🎓

06/14/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out and supported!

06/01/2026

Save the date!! Come out and meet the Heartbeat of Monroe team! We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, June 13th for breakfast! Register online. Seating is limited. Register at www.heartbeatofmonroe.com/events. ❤️

☕❤️ SAVE THE DATE: ☕❤️
Morning with Monroe!

Start your Saturday with breakfast, conversation, and the Heartbeat of Monroe team!

Join John Valentine for Mayor and Everett Davis, Brenda Brown, and Yvonne Pilla for Council at Large for a relaxed Meet the Candidate Breakfast Fundraiser at GEETS Diner.

This is more than breakfast, it’s a chance to sit down, ask questions, share your ideas, and talk about the future of Monroe Township!

📅 Saturday, June 13, 2026
⏰ 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
📍 GEETS Diner
14 N. Black Horse Pike
Williamstown, NJ 08094
🌿 Private Garden Room
🚗 Convenient access from the rear parking lot

🥞 Breakfast Fundraiser - $40 per person. Includes your choice of one of four hot breakfast entrées.

The future of Monroe starts with a conversation, and we would love for you to be part of it.

Seating is limited, and advance registration is required.

Reserve your seat here:
👉 https://www.heartbeatofmonroe.com/events

Bring your questions. Bring your friends & neighbors. Bring your appetite. Let’s keep Monroe’s heart beating strong. ❤️

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05/24/2026

Learn more about our candidates and get out to vote! 🇺🇸 Early in-person voting starts Tuesday, May 26, 2026 and runs through Sunday, May 31, 2026. Election Day is Tuesday, June 2, 2026, with polls open 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Early Voting Dates & Times
Tuesday, May 26: 10am - 8pm.
Wednesday, May 27: 10am - 8pm.
Thursday, May 28: 10am - 8pm.
Friday, May 29: 10am - 8pm.
Saturday, May 30: 10am - 8pm.
Sunday, May 31: 10am - 6pm.
*No appointment is necessary.

Early voting location: Monroe Township Public Library, 713 Marsha Avenue, Williamstown, NJ 08094

See you at the polls!! 🇺🇸

The heartbeat around Monroe Township is growing stronger every day. ❤️

Residents are asking more about our team, our message, and our vision for Monroe’s future, and our new campaign palm card is a great place to start.

The Heartbeat of Monroe team is proud to introduce:

John Valentine for Mayor: Current Ward 4 Councilman, farmer, leader, advocate, and someone who has proudly served our country.

Everett Davis for Council at Large: Bringing common-sense leadership, Army and corrections service, and a deep commitment to serving Monroe.

Brenda Brown for Council at Large: A children and family advocate who believes in people-first leadership and strength through service.

Yvonne Pilla for Council at Large: A business operations leader focused on accountability, listening, and service with purpose.

This campaign is about more than names on a ballot. It is about transparency, accountability, responsible leadership, and keeping Monroe Township’s heart beating strong.

Scan the QR code, visit HeartbeatOfMonroe.com, follow us here on Facebook , sign up for a yard sign, donate to our campaign, and learn more about the team ready to serve Monroe Township.

Across more than 46 square miles and nearly 38,000 residents, Monroe Township is a community with a big heart.

The Heartbeat of Monroe team is running to protect what we love, strengthen what matters, and serve the people who make this township home. Because in Monroe Township, every day should be Valentine’s Day. ❤️

For more information, register for a yard sign, or donate to our campaign, visit www.heartbeatofmonroe.com.

05/17/2026

Update from the Heartbeat of Monroe campaign.

05/08/2026

Stop by our booth at the Spring Arts & Craft Fair, and meet the candidates! Valentine for MAYOR and Davis - Brown - Pilla for Council at Large