Monroe Twp/ Williamstown GOP

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. ❤️

*Official Heartbeat of Monroe campaign communication. Original design and artwork; not AI-generated. Unauthorized alteration, modification, or distribution of modified versions is prohibited.

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

05/07/2026

Stop by our booth and meet the candidates!
Valentine for MAYOR and Davis - Brown - Pilla for Council at Large

04/03/2026

Congratulations Valentine for MAYOR & Brown, Davis, Pilla for Council! We look forward to seeing you on the campaign trail!

03/10/2026

01/16/2026

Marking One Year of Service: Councilman John Valentine

One year ago, Councilman John Valentine was sworn in as a member of the Monroe Township (Williamstown) Council by Gloucester County Commissioner Nicholas DeSilvio, marking the beginning of his service to the residents of the township.

Over the past year, Councilman Valentine has worked to represent the interests of Williamstown residents with a focus on responsible governance, community engagement, and collaborative leadership. His first year in office has been defined by a commitment to listening to constituents, addressing local priorities, and supporting initiatives that strengthen Monroe Township.

“As I reflect on my first year on Council, I am grateful for the opportunity to serve and for the trust placed in me by the community,” said Councilman Valentine. “I wish more residents would get in touch with me regarding community issues and get involved in the process. Just because you are late to the party, does not mean that your are not at the party.”

Monroe Township recognizes Councilman Valentine’s dedication and looks ahead to continued service on behalf of township residents.

01/10/2026

PRESS RELEASE: Republican Damon Galdo will make third attempt in NJ-1. Galdo is the first Republican to launch a campaign against Rep. Donald Norcross (D-Camden)
SOURCE: New Jersey Globe

Galdo lost GOP primaries for same seat in 2022, 2024

By Joey Fox, January 08 2026 10:00 am

Republican Damon Galdo’s past two bids for South Jersey’s 1st congressional district didn’t end the way he hoped, but after launching his third campaign over the holidays, he’s optimistic that his latest effort will turn out differently.

Galdo, who works in construction and also hosts a conservative podcast, is the first Republican to launch a campaign against Rep. Donald Norcross (D-Camden) in the reliably Democratic district. He told the New Jersey Globe that after failing to receive local GOP organizational support in 2022 and 2024, he thinks party leaders will come down on his side this time around.

“I’m just encouraged by the reception I’ve received from party leaders and committee leaders,” Galdo said. “People want to win this seat, and there’s a lot of alignment around the direction we need to go… I’ve been fighting for the support for a long time, and now it seems like I’m going to get it.”

A resident of West Deptford, Galdo was a total unknown when he first ran for Congress in 2022, filing at the last minute and failing to make much headway against the GOP organization’s choice for the seat, Claire Gustafson. Galdo and Gustafson both ran again in 2024, but both were defeated by Teddy Liddell, who had the support of the Camden County GOP.

Over the course of those four years, Galdo began getting more involved in politics via his podcast network, where other Republican candidates for office in South Jersey will sometimes make appearances.

Galdo said his congressional platform focuses on “affordability, public safety, border security, and restoring accountability in government,” and that he “of course” is a supporter of President Donald Trump. That may be a tough sell in a Camden-based district Trump lost by 19 percentage points, and Galdo said he has no illusions about how difficult flipping the seat will be.

“My favorite quote is, ‘The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.’ That’s why I do this,” Galdo said. “That’s why I run, that’s why I try to make a difference: because it’s important to me. Beating Norcross – I’m not delusional that that’s going to be an easy thing. I know it’s a [Democratic] district, so it’s going to be extremely hard. But I will throw everything I have at it.”

Republican Damon Galdo’s past two bids for South Jersey’s 1st congressional district didn’t end the way he hoped, but after launching his third campaign

09/13/2025

Getting the word out about Monroe Kids First!
We really appreciate all the wonderful people we met today & yet to come!