Election 2023: Brian Hargrove For Chatham Borough Council

CHATHAM, NJ — Election Day is nearing, and Chatham voters will soon head to the polls to cast their votes for three seats on the local borough council.

Patch sent questionnaires to all candidates, seeking their responses. Here is the response from candidate Brian Hargrove.

Editor's Note: Patch emailed all candidates at the email addresses listed for their campaigns in the clerk's office. The responses will be revealed between now and the general election on Nov. 7. These comments will be published with just minor stylistic changes. Candidates who wish to participate but did not receive an invitation should email [email protected].

Name: Brian Hargrove

Age: 48

Town of residence: Chatham Borough

Party affiliation: Democrat

Family: Judy-Ann (Wife), Ethan, Olivia & Grant

Education: BA, History, Saint Edwards University; MBA, International Business, University of Brighton (England); Executive Certificate, MIT Sloan School of Management; Technology, Operations & Value Management

Occupation: Twenty-year sourcing, procurement and vendor management senior professional (multiple Fortune 100 firms)

Previous or current elected appointed office: Chatham Joint Recreation Committee

Why are you seeking elective office?

My proven experience of building partnerships with working teams, focused on enhancing an organization's resources with fiscal responsibility is why I am running for office.

If elected, what do you hope to accomplish while serving on the council?

I look forward to representing Chatham Borough and maintaining its thriving family-centered community, a town family proudly calls home.

What do you think is the most pressing issue facing residents right now and what do you intend to do about it?

I intend to represent Chatham Borough by listening to the residents and providing measured representation for the residents of the town. As I walked through the Borough this year and I spoke with the many residents, one of the consistent themes of the town was to help maintain the family-centered community.

Residents have expressed increased worries about overdevelopment in the borough in recent years; how would you solve this?

I am focused on listening to the concerns of the residents regarding these issues. My primary focus is to maintain the community and small-town character of the borough.

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence that you can handle this job?

I have actively participated in community activities in Morris County. My career experience, strong leadership, communications and team-oriented management skills will provide quality service, policy management and leadership to the Chatham Borough Council.

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about yourself and your positions?

My wife and I have lived in Chatham Borough for more than 18 years. We have raised our three children in this remarkable town. We have enjoyed the amenities that Borough life affords us, such as walking to Main Street, chatting with neighbors, enjoying the parks, and cheering on the kids as they participate in recreation and school sports. We were attracted to Chatham because it is a town that we could envision our children growing up in. It has a strong sense of community, charm and warmth. Our oldest son is a senior in college. Our daughter is a freshman in college and our youngest son is in middle school. I am proud to call Chatham Borough my home.