A better Caldwell for all.

Ken has proudly called Caldwell home for 48 years. A lifelong community volunteer and experienced facilities and infrastructure professional, he brings more than 40 years of leadership managing multimillion-dollar budgets, capital projects and operations for major corporations including Bank of America, HSBC and Time Warner.

Elected to the Caldwell Borough Council in 2023, Ken has focused on fiscal responsibility, transparency, infrastructure improvements, rent control, historic building preservation and smart long-term planning, while working across the aisle to always put Caldwell first. Ken and his wife, MaryEllen, raised their three children in Caldwell and remain deeply committed to the community they proudly call home.

Jonathan was born and raised in New Jersey and has a background in construction management. A graduate of the University of Cincinnati with a bachelor's degree in urban planning, he has managed multimillion-dollar projects with a focus on smart budgeting, efficient project delivery and long-term value.

When Jonathan and his wife, Stacey, moved to Caldwell, they ran into local infrastructure problems on their third day of home ownership. That experience moved Jonathan to get involved in the community and advocate for practical, long-term solutions. On the council, his priorities are oversight of infrastructure and capital improvement projects, revitalizing downtown, and keeping Caldwell a strong, resilient community for future generations.

Mark Heftler is a lawyer, technologist and public servant. As Senior Counsel with a national appellate litigation and consulting practice, he manages disputes from case assessment through trial, arbitration and appeal, appearing before the New Jersey Appellate Division and arguing appeals before the Disciplinary Review Board.

He previously served on the Sussex County Board of Elections, advancing transparency and process-driven administration, and has trial and appellate experience representing municipalities, boards and businesses. Mark holds a J.D. from Seton Hall, a B.A. from Marist University and an Executive MBA with honors from Quantic, and speaks frequently on AI and the law.