She's been a top listing realtor in the region, assisting families and selling and finding their dream homes in Monmouth county Ocean County and Middlesex counties prior to her real estate career Katie was devoted to education she's a graduate of Jersey City State College and a licensed dual certified special education, general education teacher in New Jersey She is an advocate for parental rights in schools and for quality education in Monmouth County for our children, Katie has a deep concern about the affordability crisis for senior citizens in Monmouth county, and the people who care for seniors who have been priced out of the county housing market. The working families of Monmouth county are not only struggling to pay their own bills and now they are struggling to care for elderly parents living in Governor Phil Murphy's in incredibly expensive New Jersey Our seniors like my mother are faced with the horrible choice of selling their homes and moving away from their families or struggling to stay in the state, they love and can no longer afford to live in, says Katie, whose mom lives with her and her family seniors need to be able to Age in place Katie says Throughout her life Katie has pursued various leadership roles and is known for her significant contributions to the community and celebration of women's history month, Katie was honored by the state Senate as an outstanding community leader, and received an award as one of Monmouth counties, most influential women as the founder of the free Township borough and residence group on Facebook she is successfully forced to connections among neighbors and strengthen the community spirit among residence through good times and tough times Living in Monmouth county for 22 years. Katie is built a loving home with her husband, Bill three children and three dogs as an animal lover. Katie is always eager to assist with animal, rescues and hopes to put something in place county wide to end euthanasia for those dogs a little bit more difficult to place Katie is an unwavering supporter of local law enforcement and is committed to ensuring safety and security in our neighborhoods, she is also a supporter of veteran causes during the challenging era of COVID-19. She launched the free health regional takeout initiative creating a platform for local restaurants to communicate with residence and keep their restaurant doors open. Additionally, she organize the impactful project senior Cell group to support Central State Hospital in freehold, organizing more than 100 volunteers using donated materials to make over 5000 masks which were donated to the hospital and protective mask or in short supply Katie is seeking to bring her can do attitude and community spirit to the board of commissioners to help improve the lives of Monmouth county residence I believe county government can be cost-efficient for taxpayers and a catalyst to helping people in our communities who deserve help. We are being taxed on our equity, which is unrealized gains this process needs to be reevaluated immediately we are pushing Monmouth county residence out. They can no longer afford their homes. Young couples are having a hard time buying homes in the county as well family and community are everything to me. I'm not a politician, but I am a mom. I am a resident and a taxpayer just like you. I'm an expert negotiator and problem solver it would be my honor to be your voice at the county level and bring transparency and common sense government back to the people of Monmouth County says Katie Katie Kelliher real estate cell 201-600-0762. [email protected]