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Nancy and Michael are dedicated leaders

who care deeply about Morris Plains, asking the tough questions and delivering real results for the community they love and call home.

Leaders You Can Trust

Councilmember Nancy Verga
is serving her second term on the Borough Council, where she’s delivered tangible results for our community.

Councilmember Michael Ivey
was unanimously selected by the bi-partisan Borough Council in February 2025 to fill an unexpired term
— bringing new energy and viewpoints.

Nancy and her husband, John, have lived in Morris Plains for 27 years and raised four children who attended the Morris Plains School District.
Chairs the Council’s Finance Committee. Previously led the Ordinances, Public Safety, and Public Health Committees.
Founding member of the Council’s Business Development Committee; helped launch Downtown Morris Plains.
Created new Advisory Boards like the Green Team and Cannabis Advisory Board to bring more resident voices to the table.
Championed grants for a pedestrian walkway, crosswalk, and open space.
Overhauled and modernized the Borough’s website, improving access to services and information.
Past Chairperson of the Morris Plains Municipal Alliance — a coalition working to prevent drug and alcohol abuse in the community.
Successful career in strategic communications for leading multinational corporations.

Michael and his wife, Kerri, have lived in Morris Plains 11 years ago.
As a parent with three young children ages 9, 7, and 3, Michael brings the voices of young families and a deep commitment to our schools and community life.
He chairs the Borough’s Public Health, Sanitation, and Sewers Committee and serves as Council liaison to the Board of Health, Municipal Alliance, Teen Center, and Recycling Committees.
Michael is a Director of Engineering in the electric vehicle industry. Prior to that, he spent 13 years leading efforts to advance the U.S. Army’s global logistics IT systems at Picatinny Arsenal.
A dedicated Little League coach, Michael believes in the power of youth sports to build community, confidence, and resilience in kids.
Served on the Morris Plains Green Team, promoting sustainability and environmental awareness.

Nancy & Micheal will:

KEEP MORRIS PLAINS AFFORDABLE & SUSTAINABLE

Support policies that help seniors, families, and young people thrive in a clean, safe, and welcoming community.

PRIORITIZE PUBLIC SAFETY

Ensure the police and fire departments have the resources to keep the Borough safe.

EMPOWER RESIDENTS

Create new advisory boards to invite public input on planning and budget decisions.

GET THINGS DONE

Ask the tough questions, seek out smart solutions, and work together in a nonpartisan way.

Events

Enjoy this slide show of the Campaign Kickoff held May 12 at Autodidact. Click on the photo for better viewing.

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We are deeply grateful for your incredible support! Sharing a drink with friends and hearing your thoughts filled us with joy. Your commitment to our campaign demonstrates that we have earned your trust, and it is a true honor to represent your voice! — Nancy & Mike

Meet us at a kitchen table near you.

We will be in your neighborhood and want to hear from you! Stop by and tell us what's on your mind. How can we make Morris Plains an even better place to live and raise a family? How can we better serve our senior citizens and retirees? Stay tuned for more dates coming up!

Office hours @ Chocolatine!

Meet us at Chocolatine! We were there 8am-9am on Friday, May 30th and Friday, June 13th to support a fantastic new business. Stay tuned for more office hour dates. After they are posted, stop by and tell us what's on your mind!

If you would like to host a stop on Nancy & Michael's Listening Tour, contact Angela here.

Speak up, Morris Plains!

Residents recently demonstrated strong feelings about land use development issues in the Borough, and expressed frustration at how their concerns were addressed. We applaud residents for speaking up and think it's time to revisit the Borough's Master Plan - a blueprint of the community's long-term vision and goals for development, including land use, infrastructure, and services. The document was last "reexamined" in 2018. Does it reflect the vision of the current Council and Planning Board? We think the Borough's Centennial in 2026 is the perfect time to revisit this critical document.

Let's start the conversation! Take our survey and tell us what you like about Morris Plains, and what we can do better.

TAKE OUR SURVEY HERE