On Tuesday, Nov. 3, Monroe Twp. residents will go to the polls to vote for several candidates for the following open spaces: (1) mayor; (3) council-at-large members; and (3) board of education members. There are (2) candidates for mayor; (6) candidates for council-at-large; and (7) candidates for board of education. Please note: Board of education elections are non-partisan, but political affiliation is listed as provided by the candidates.
All running candidates were contacted to share their occupation, political affiliation, and clubs/organizations and community involvement.
BRENDA BROWN | Candidate for Council-At-Large
Brenda Brown is a school psychologist. She is a member of the Republican Party. Additional community club and organization participation includes: Girl Scout leader (former); Cub Scout leader (former); and youth sports coach.
EVERETT DAVIS | Candidate for Council-At-Large
Everett Davis is a former law enforcement officer with the Camden County Department of Corrections. He is a member of the Republican Party. Additional community club and organization participation includes: U.S. Army and Army Reserve veteran and President of Local 11 Retired Police & Fire Fighters Union.
SHERRIE KENNEDY | Candidate for Board of Education
Sherrie Kennedy is a registered nurse. No political affiliation is provided. Additional community club and organization participation includes: Chairperson Monroe Twp. Board of Health; Monroe Twp. Municipal Alliance; Monroe Twp. Mayor’s Committee on Addiction Awareness; Planning Board; and founding member of GFWC Woman’s Club.
YVONNE PILLA | Candidate for Council-At-Large
Yvonne Pilla is a food service and retail operations management professional. She is a member of the Republican Party.
JOHN VALENTINE | Candidate for Mayor
John Valentine is a farmer and former small business owner. He is a member of the Republican Party. Additional community club and organization participation includes: Monroe Township Council; Council Liaison to the Monroe Township Library Board, Environmental Protection Commission and Open Space Advisory Committee; and owner/operator of Valentine’s Farm. He is a current councilman for Ward 4.
Additional candidates in the 2026 election include:
Mayor: Gregory A. Wolfe
Council-at-Large: Donald Heverly; Denise Liszewski Adams; Patrick O’Reilly
Board of Education: Tracy D’Andrea; Quandell Iglesia; Daniel Levanski; Gina Renee Burton; Marie Sheridan; Christina Warburton
