Two open seats on Ewing Council are for four-year terms each.
Susan Bagley
Age: 52
Party affiliation: Republican
Years lived in township: Lifelong Ewing resident with the exception of college at Rutgers and 10 years in Princeton. Currently lives in the Spring Valley Estates development.
Education: Incarnation Grammar School; Notre Dame High School; Douglass College, Rutgers University, with a B.A. in Economics; Stern School of Business at NYU, MBA in Finance.
Occupational history: Currently the Owner of Incentive Consultants LLC, a company that works to procure grants for job creation and economic growth; Staubach Company (now Jones Lang LaSalle) and Cushman & Wakefield in economic development and commercial real estate; assistant state treasurer under Gov. Christie Whitman; assistant director in the Local Government Services Division of the state Department of Community Affairs; deputy director of the Office of Public Finance of the state Department of Treasury; CFO for the Mercer County Improvement Authority.
Marital status: Unmarried.
Children: None.
Community involvement: Board Member of the Family Guidance Center that runs the Children’s Day School in the old Lanning School; fellow of Leadership N.J.; Ewing Republican Committee Woman.
What did your parents do for a living? My father, Joseph Bagley, worked at the Ewing GM plant in Ewing his entire work life. My mother, Josephine Bagley was a wonderful mother and wife. She did not work outside the home.
Why do you feel you would make a good member of Ewing Township Council? As a lifelong Ewing resident I have always stayed abreast of Ewing’s unique concerns and opportunities. Should I be elected I will work to fashion solutions in a way that serves the highest public good and reflects the wishes of our constituents.
My background in both the public and private sectors and especially my direct experience with redevelopment projects similar to that at the former GM site will allow me to hit the ground running. My experience at the State allows me a comprehensive understanding of municipal budgets and finances. My private sector background offers unique insight into the commercial needs of Ewing and its businesses.
I further believe my presence on the Ewing Council will create a balance of representation by both parties. I have never held public office with the exception of Ewing Committeewoman and I believe this offers me a unique opportunity to rise above politics as usual. I will bring a fresh perspective and enormous enthusiasm. I will not exhibit the excessive partisanship that has eroded people’s faith in government and politics. I see problems as opportunities. I am careful and balanced. Ewing’s residents are a mix of Democrats, Republicans and Independents and I promise to serve all these constituencies.
Tony Davis
Age: 52
Party affiliation: Republican
Years lived in township: 14 years. Currently lives in the Spring Meadows development.
Education: Trenton Central High School; Elizabeth City State University with a B.S. in Industrial Engineering; attended Rutgers University’s School of Public Administration’s Graduate Program; graduate of the state’s Certified Public Managers Program.
Occupational history: Currently manager of the state Department of Transportation Environmental Justice Program Bureau. Worked for 27 at the state Department of Transportation and held several job titles, including: project manager in the Division of Environmental Resources, manager in the Community Impact Assessment Bureau, director in the Division of Civil Rights, manager in the Contract Compliance Bureau, and senior field representative
Marital status: Married to wife Beverly.
Children: Three grown children, Anthony II, Brittany and Chad. Community involvement: Member of the American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO); member of the Transportation Research Board; former commissioner on the board of the Mercer County Improvement Authority; former board member of Trenton Youth Services Commission; former board member of the Martin House Learning Center; past master and member of Aaron Lodge #9 Free and Accepted Mason-PHA; past illustrious potentate and member of Khufu Temple #120 of the Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, and Past President and member of the Ewing Township Republican Club.
What did your parents do for a living? My mother was a nurse’s aide and my father was a carpenter.
Why do you feel you would make a good member of Ewing Township Council? My mother and father separated when I was very young, so for most of my life I was raised by a single mother along with five other siblings. I thank God for my mother being such a strong woman and she was my “SHERO.” I did not want to be a burden on my mother, so at 11, I got my first job and was able to help pay for my school clothes and I have been working ever since. I even worked to pay my own way through college, along with Pell Grants. I was the first college graduate in my family. This taught me that with discipline and hard work you can accomplish anything you set your mind to achieve. I will bring this same determination and spirit to serve the good citizens of Ewing Township. I believe that my education, career, life experiences and my ability to work with people have prepared me to represent the citizens of Ewing as their next councilman. I am not seeking office to make a career for myself, I am running to better my community and to make Ewing a better place to live, work and raise a family.
Sarah Steward
Age: 32
Party affiliation: Democrat
Years lived in township? Lifelong resident except a three-year work assignment living and working on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. Currently lives on Franklyn Road in Wynnewood Manor.
Education: Antheil Elementary; Fisher Middle; and Ewing High; Franklin and Marshall College with a double major in government and psychology.
Occupational history: Currently serves as deputy chief of staff and district director for Congressman Rush Holt. Began as an intern in Holt’s office 11 years ago and has worked in a a variety of positions in New Jersey and Washington including serving as a caseworker for constituent concerns, member of the legislative staff, and top political advisor.
Marital status: Unmarried.
Children: None.
Community involvement: Lifelong parishioner and choir member at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church; current president of the Central Jersey Choral Society; Mercer County Democratic Committee; Ewing Township Democratic Club.
What did your parents do for a living? My mother, Caroline, has been a nurse for 40 years and is currently an advanced practice nurse at Capital Health Regional Medical Center. My father, George, worked for various electronic companies as a field service representative/supervisor, moved to a career in health care and retired from Capital Health in 2013.
Why do you feel you will continue to make a good member of Ewing Township Council? I am running for re-election because I believe strongly that there are things we can do better together than we can do separately. As a councilwoman, I have worked every day to ensure our collective efforts improve our lives and fortunes together. We are in a time of great transition and promise in Ewing. I am eager to ensure successful redevelopment of the General Motors property and creation the TCNJ Campus Town, to continue to improve the effectiveness of our government and emergency services, and to make wise investments in our community.
My career working for Congressman Rush Holt has provided me with the skills, perspective, and experience to help guide our decision-making. I have over a decade of experience in setting goals, analyzing constituent concerns, managing organizations, and getting results for the people of Ewing.
I have the determination, energy, and dedication to hard work to ensure that Ewing continues to prosper. I want to continue to understand residents’ views on the issues we face so that I can best represent the values and aspirations of the wonderful, diverse, and wise people of our community.
Kathy Wollert
Age: 70
Party Affiliation: Democrat
Years lived in township? More than 50 years. Currently lives in the Village on the Green section of town.
Education: Notre Dame High School, Trenton State College with a B.S. in education.
Occupation: I am currently a pension consultant for New Jersey Education Association; teacher in Ewing public and parochial schools; director of administration for the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency.
Marital status: Married. Husband, Robert (Bob) Wollert.
Children: Three adult children. One graduated from Ewing High School and two from Notre Dame High School.
Community involvement: New Jersey Education Association; Lions Club; Sons and Daughters of Erin; N.J. League of Municipalities
What did your parents do for a living? My father, Harry, was in the data processing field in the state Department of Taxation. My mother, Veronica, was a homemaker.
Why do you feel you would (or will continue to) make a good member of Ewing Township Council? Traits that define a good and effective public official are honesty, integrity, being a good listener, working well with others and perseverance. In the years I’ve served the people of Ewing as their representative on Council, I have demonstrated those qualities.
I understand and do the research and outreach needed to come to reasonable decisions. I know that you don’t always get your own way and compromise is part of the process. As I have experienced and met the challenges of working through and resolving issues both large and small, of the governmental, regulatory and practical sort, these traits have provided a good framework.
Ewing is at a crossroad. We have exciting possibilities for growth and positive, forward-thinking movement. I would like to continue to be part of this as an elected official of our community. During my time on the Ewing Council I have worked hard to improve our town. I know we have had successes — I see them as I move through our streets and roadways, on our playing fields, in our commercial development. There is still much work to be done, and if the voters place their trust in me, they can know that I will persevere on their behalf.
Bagley,
Wollert,
