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Gary Kapner For Mendham Township Committee

Gary Kapner for
Mendham Township Committee

Gary Kapner For Mendham Township Committee

As your candidate for Township Committee, I am dedicated to protecting property rights and safeguarding property values. I will control taxes, practice fiscal responsibility, and work to prevent large-scale development in the township. I will serve as a pragmatic Republican focused on local priorities, opposing top-down state mandates, and ensuring Mendham Township’s voice is always heard.

Professional Qualifications

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Small business owner, creating jobs and serving the community.
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As the leader of a specialized design firm for over two decades, I understand the discipline required to manage complex projects and budgets. I am running to apply that same professional oversight to Mendham Township—safeguarding our low-density residential DNA while championing the open spaces and recreational assets that improve our community

Leadership & Service​

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Serving the communities where I live and work.

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• Chair of the Zoning Board of Adjustment, Mendham Township, NJ, 2020–Present

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• President, Oak Knoll Property Owners Association, Mendham Twp, NJ 2023-Present

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• Open Space Committee, Member at Large, Mendham Township, NJ, 2026–Present

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• Lions Club Member and Past President, New Providence, NJ, 2010–Present

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• Elks Lodge No. 1246, Member, Summit, NJ, 2018–Present

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• William Paca Club, Member, New Providence, NJ, 2012–Present

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• Board Member, TAPinto.net - Local News and Digital Marketing, 2008–Present

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• Chair of the Good Scout Award, BSA Patriots’ Path Council,  2017–2024

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• Borough Council Member and President, New Providence, NJ, 2013–2018

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• Planning Board Member, Classes III & IV, New Providence, NJ, 2010–2018

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• Chair of the Economic Development Committee, New Providence, NJ, 2012–2018

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• Board Member of the Suburban Chamber of Commerce, Summit, NJ, 2011–2020

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• Founding Member and Past President, New Providence Business Assoc., 2005–2011

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• Chair of the Downtown Improvement District, New Providence,  NJ 2004–2008

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• PBA Local 132, Honorary Member, New Providence, NJ​

Biography

 

A lifelong New Jerseyan, I was born in Newark and raised in West Caldwell. My wife, Rachel, and I have been married for 38 years; after three decades in New Providence, we moved to Mendham Township in 2019, drawn by its quiet neighborhoods, open spaces, and unique rural charm.

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For 26 years, Rachel and I have owned and operated CWI.Design, a custom home furnishings firm. While Rachel leads the creative vision, I manage the company’s complex operations—from finance and technology to HR and logistics. This business experience has given me a deep understanding of the discipline required to manage budgets and lead teams effectively.

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My commitment to our community is rooted in years of hands-on service. I currently serve as Chair of the Mendham Township Zoning Board of Adjustment and President of the Oak Knoll Property Owners Association. During my time in New Providence, I served two terms on the Borough Council (including a term as Council President) and ten years on the Planning Board.

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Beyond local government, I believe in giving back through civic organizations. I am the immediate past president of the New Providence Lions Club and a Melvin Jones Fellow. Whether serving as a fundraising chair for the Boy Scouts or participating in the Brookside Community Club, my goal has always been to leave our community stronger than I found it.
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