Lacey Township Committee Election 2025: Barry Bendar

LACEY, NJ — Election Day is Nov. 4, and voters will have their say on New Jersey's next governor. But in Lacey, residents will also vote on local, school board and county elections.

Ahead of the 2025 election, Patch will be publishing profiles on local candidates. Here's what Barry Bendar had to say.

Editor's Note: Patch sent out emails to all candidates to the email addresses listed for their campaign provided to the office of the clerk. The responses received will be published between now and the Nov. 4 general election. These responses will be published edited only for style. Candidates who would like to participate but did not receive one (for whatever reason) can contact veronica.flesher@patch.com.

Name: Barry Bendar
Age: 68
Education: B.A. Political Science, William Paterson College 1979
Occupation: Database Administrator
Government experience: Former Democratic Municipal Chair, Lacey Township
Family: Wife & 2 Children who attended Lacey schools. We've lived in Lacey for 37 years.

What drove you to seek public office?

This year it is the attack on Lacey Township's history, and the disregard for the families who cherish that history

What sets you apart from other candidates?

My focus is the welfare of everyone in Lacey Township, and not the political machine that runs Ocean County.

What is the most pressing issue facing Lacey?

The increasing taxes put forward by irresponsible spending by the Municipal Government and School Board. Tidal rise is a close second.

If elected, what will your top priority be?

First, save the Worden House and the Charles A. Smith Community Hall, and then fight to make Lacey affordable again.

What is your favorite thing about living in Lacey?

The spirit of the community is second to none, but it is not the same town I moved into in 1988. I will fight the overdevelopment that has caused that change.