Election Profile: Charlie Kelly For Manasquan Council

MANASQUAN, NJ – Charlie Kelly is running with current Manasquan councilman Jay Bryant for the two seats on the Manasquan council up for election this November. Learn more about the candidate below.

Name: Charlie Kelly

Age: 36

Town: Manasquan, NJ

Career: Police Sergeant

Education: Associates Degree

Family: Wife, Lauren, and three daughters: Grace (8), Emily (6), and Mary (4)

Why are you running for office?

I moved to Manasquan 4 years ago and fell in love with the town and the community. With a young family, I feel the best way to keep this community strong is to be involved at a local level and contribute the best I can.

What is your platform?

To help the town of Manasquan recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, to focus on infrastructure, and to make reasonable, cost-effective upgrades to our parks and recreation.

Do you have previous experiences in the world of politics and government?

No

What is the most important issue facing your constituency, and how do you plan to deal with it?

I believe recovery from the Pandemic is one of the biggest issues our town faces. My plan is to use a reasonable, common-sense approach to help the town recover and help the community remain united.

Why should voters vote for you?

I’m running because I love this town. I’m excited about the opportunity I’ll have to keep this a small, family-oriented shore community. I’m a dad with a young family who is truly committed to doing the right thing and keeping this a great place to raise a family.