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Vote - Gary Kapner for Mendham Township Committee

Gary Kapner 
Focused on Local Priorities

Gary Kapner For Mendham Township Committee
Gary Kapner For Mendham Township Committee
Gary Kapner For Mendham Township Committee
Gary Kapner for Mendham Township Committee
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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