Councilmember McNamara - Keyport, New Jersey (NJ)

Councilmember Kathleen McNamara

Kathleen McNamara moved to Keyport in 1986, proudly serving as a Keyport Councilmember since 2021. Married on the front steps of the home they purchased, Kathleen and her husband Dennis raised their two children here while getting involved in multiple efforts and organizations in the borough.

For over 30 years, Kathleen commuted into NYC. Working at various financial firms through those decades she sharpened her skills in marketing, sales and trading, completing her career as a Director at Citigroup in Fixed Income. She brings her skills in finance and marketing to the Council.

In 2012, Kathleen completed and earned her Master Gardener certification thru the Rutgers and participated in the Alternate Route Program in NJ for her teaching certification. As a member of the non-profit Teach for America, she taught Financial Literacy and Gardening at an alternative vocational high school for 16-20 year old young adults in Newark, NJ. Even after the vocational school closed, Kathleen continues to mentors some of her former students today.

Kathleen’s roots in Keyport grew deeper on Thanksgiving 2018. Already living as a two-generation household (Kathleen, Dennis, their son and his wife) a new generation was born into the household making it three generations. Kathleen’s daughter, a pediatric oncology nurse lives and works in Philadelphia.

Kathleen has spent numerous years increasing her involvement and knowledge of Keyport, its citizens and ways to help shape the future of the community. She always looks forward to developing new relationships within the community and making sure issues important to all are heard as the borough moves forward.