Melonie Marano, Commissioner

(Green Brook)
Term Expires: 12/31/28
Commissioners Office: 908-231-7030
Commissioners Fax: 908-231-8754
Email: CountyCommissioners@somersetcountynj.gov
Email: marano@somersetcountynj.gov 
Commissioners Meeting Schedule

COMMISSIONER RESPONSIBILITIES: Public Works: Facilities and Services, Recycling, Roads and Bridges, Soil Conservation, Solid Waste Management, Transportation, and Vehicle Maintenance. Alternate for Public Health and Safety.

LIAISON:  Agricultural Development Board (alternate), Cultural & Heritage Commission, Energy Council (alternate), Joint Insurance Fund (2nd alternate), Leadership Somerset, Library Commission, LGBTQ+ Advisory Board, Mosquito Control Advisory Board, New Jersey Association of Counties (first alternate voting member), Open Space Advisory Committee, Park Commission (alternate), Raritan Valley Community College Board of School Estimate, Raritan Valley Rail Coalition, Senior Citizen and Disabled Transportation Advisory Board, Somerset County Governing Officials Liaison (alternate), and Vocational and Technical Schools (alternate).

PUBLIC SERVICE: Somerset County Board of County Commissioners, Member, January 3, 2020-present; Somerset County Tax Board, Commissioner, 2011-2019; Green Brook Township Committee, Member, 2004-2008, Mayor, 2009; Green Brook Flood Control Commission, Environmental Commission, Green Team Advisory Committee, Historical and Cultural Commission, New Jersey Highlands Council, Member, 2026-2030; Planning Board.

AFFILIATIONS & COMMUNITY SERVICE: Somerset Treatment Services Board, Member, 2007-2019; Somerset County Federation of Democratic Women, Member, 2003-present, President, 2010-2014; Green Brook Democratic Committee, Chair, 2004-2022; Township District 3 Democratic Committee, 2003-present; New Jersey Sierra Club, Member; New Jersey Audubon and Pinelands Preservation Alliance, Member; Leadership Somerset Fellow, Class of 2005; Green Brook Volunteer Day Founder and Chair, 2005-2009.

BIOGRAPHY: Somerset County resident since 1989, married, husband Rudy, two children; St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church, Member. Professional: Universal Vending Management, Vice President Business Development. Education: Rider University, Major: Accounting. Professional Certifications: Certified New Jersey Tax Assessor