Mark Gabriel and Ray Stuetz Seek Seats on Matawan Borough Council
Candidates Mark Gabriel and Ray Stuetz outline a platform centered on fiscal responsibility, transparent government, sustainable development, and preserving Matawan’s quality of life.
MATAWAN, N.J. — Mark Gabriel and Ray Stuetz are running together for Matawan Borough Council, presenting voters with a platform focused on responsible spending, transparent government, sustainable development, and preserving the community’s quality of life.
The two candidates are asking residents for their support in the municipal election on Tuesday, November 3.
Mark Gabriel
Gabriel has lived in Matawan since 2013 with his wife, Dana, and their two children, Franklin and Evelyn, who attend schools in the Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District.
Describing himself as a fiscal conservative, Gabriel says he is running to promote disciplined budgeting, government accountability, and practical leadership. His campaign emphasizes responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars and greater transparency in local government.
Gabriel earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from Drew University in 2003 and later received his Juris Doctor from the University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law in 2008.
After law school, he returned to New Jersey and began his legal career as a judicial law clerk to a Superior Court judge in Bergen County. He has practiced family law for more than 15 years and has served on several state- and county-level committees.
Gabriel is also involved in local youth activities. He has served as an assistant coach for baseball and basketball teams, helping young athletes develop confidence, discipline, and teamwork.
He says his goal is to help ensure that Matawan remains a welcoming and affordable community where families can live, work, and raise their children.
Ray Stuetz
Stuetz and his wife, Ginny, have been married for 13 years and moved to Matawan in 2016. According to his campaign, the couple quickly developed a strong appreciation for the borough’s history, natural beauty, and community spirit.
A professional chef with more than 28 years of experience, Stuetz currently works as a culinary innovation specialist and regional chef for a food-service company specializing in nutrition for students in kindergarten through 12th grade.
Stuetz has previously served on Matawan’s Shade Tree Commission and Historic Sites Commission. He is currently a member of the Matawan Historical Society, reflecting his interest in preserving the borough’s heritage and character.
His priorities include responsible and environmentally sustainable development, economically sound planning, careful municipal spending, support for veterans and their families, and continued efforts to improve and beautify Matawan’s lakes.
A Shared Vision for Matawan
Together, Gabriel and Stuetz are presenting themselves as candidates committed to fiscal responsibility, community involvement, environmental stewardship, and accountable local government.
Their campaign is encouraging Matawan residents to learn more about their backgrounds and proposals before casting their ballots on or before Tuesday, November 3.
This article is based on biographical and campaign information provided in materials distributed by the Gabriel–Stuetz campaign.
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