Jen Blumenstock is
the Mayor of the Borough of Garwood, where she leads a community of over 5,000
residents with a focus on fiscal responsibility, public safety, and responsive
local government. Prior to being elected Mayor, she served two three-year terms
as a Garwood Councilwoman, where she championed transparent governance, capital
planning, affordable housing development, and park revitalization.
Since taking office
as Mayor in 2023, she has delivered meaningful tax relief through expanded
shared services, and secured millions of dollars in federal, state, and county
grants supporting road paving, safety initiatives, recreation, and long-term
planning.
Under her
leadership, Garwood has also prioritized public safety, from expanding the
Police Department, to improving streets with upgraded crosswalks, enhanced
pedestrian signals, and new bicycle lanes.
Sustainability has
been one of the cornerstones of Mayor Blumenstock’s administration, achieving
three consecutive Sustainable Jersey Bronze Certifications, adopting
environmental ordinances, and supporting green infrastructure projects like
Garwood’s first rain garden. Her commitment to the arts and economic
development led to Garwood’s certification through the NJ Motion Picture and
Television Commission and the creation of the Garwood Partnership for Arts and
Culture.
Mayor Blumenstock
holds degrees in Political Science and Journalism from Rutgers University and
earned a teaching certificate through William Paterson University. She
continues to serve the region through a leadership role in the NJ Conference of
Mayors and volunteers locally with the Education Foundation of Garwood and the
Garwood Lion’s Club. She is married to her husband, Andy, and has two
daughters, Lena and Cecelia.
Jen Blumenstock is the Mayor of the Borough of Garwood, where she leads a community of over 5,000 residents with a focus on fiscal responsibility, public safety, and responsive local government. Prior to being elected Mayor, she served two three-year terms as a Garwood Councilwoman, where she championed transparent governance, capital planning, affordable housing development, and park revitalization.
Since taking office as Mayor in 2023, she has delivered meaningful tax relief through expanded shared services, and secured millions of dollars in federal, state, and county grants supporting road paving, safety initiatives, recreation, and long-term planning.
Under her leadership, Garwood has also prioritized public safety, from expanding the Police Department, to improving streets with upgraded crosswalks, enhanced pedestrian signals, and new bicycle lanes.
Sustainability has been one of the cornerstones of Mayor Blumenstock’s administration, achieving three consecutive Sustainable Jersey Bronze Certifications, adopting environmental ordinances, and supporting green infrastructure projects like Garwood’s first rain garden. Her commitment to the arts and economic development led to Garwood’s certification through the NJ Motion Picture and Television Commission and the creation of the Garwood Partnership for Arts and Culture.
Mayor Blumenstock holds degrees in Political Science and Journalism from Rutgers University and earned a teaching certificate through William Paterson University. She continues to serve the region through a leadership role in the NJ Conference of Mayors and volunteers locally with the Education Foundation of Garwood and the Garwood Lion’s Club. She is married to her husband, Andy, and has two daughters, Lena and Cecelia.