“You don’t win elections by talking about brownfields and soil remediation permits,” Steinmann says, gesturing at the construction crews. “You win by fixing the roads. But if you don’t fix this, there is no future.”
His administration has secured grants for a new Senior Community Center and significant road and sewer upgrades.
Rather than wait for a white knight, Steinmann did something unusual: he lobbied the state for “brownfield” tax credits, pieced together $12 million in federal infrastructure money, and began demolishing the plant himself —by which he means, he put the township in the driver’s seat. ewing nj mayor
Steinmann’s challenge is to serve both.
Steinmann is running for a full third term next year (Ewing operates under a non-partisan municipal election system, though he is affiliated with Democrats). His likely opponent? A Republican small-business owner who claims Steinmann is “soft on crime” following a string of car thefts. “You don’t win elections by talking about brownfields
Ask any resident about Ewing, and you’ll hear two different towns.
Overall, Mayor John McKeon has been a dedicated public servant, working to improve the quality of life for residents of Ewing Township. His initiatives and accomplishments reflect his commitment to environmental protection, economic development, and community engagement. Rather than wait for a white knight, Steinmann
This paper provides an overview of the executive leadership of Ewing Township, New Jersey. Under the Faulkner Act (Council-Manager form of government), the role of Mayor is largely ceremonial and legislative, with day-to-day administrative authority resting in the Township Administrator. However, the current administration, led by Mayor Bert H. Steinmann, has leveraged the office to drive significant policy changes in economic development, infrastructure, and community services. This document outlines the structural framework of the township’s government, profiles the current leadership, and analyzes the strategic initiatives defining the current political landscape in Ewing.
Ewing, New Jersey , since 2011, making him the township's longest-serving mayor with over 15 years in office . He is a Democrat and the chief executive responsible for the operation of Ewing's municipal government, including supervising all departments and preparing operating and capital budgets. His current term is scheduled to end on December 31, 2026. www.ewingnj.org +3 Key Initiatives and Leadership Infrastructure & Development
“This town was built by General Electric, by Roebling Steel, by GM,” he says. “Those companies left. But the people didn’t. My job isn’t to bring back 1955. It’s to build 2035.”