Re-Elect Mayor John Wallace, III and Tim “Dan” Brown & Deanna Davis Garlic for Borough Council - Vote on November 3rd, 2026!
About Our Candidates
John E. Wallace, III
Mayor Wallace began serving in 2015 has remained committed to reducing the cost and size of local government through shared services, while continuing to strengthen relationships with residents, businesses, and community stakeholders.
Mayor Wallace is employed at Cooper University Hospital in the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, where he serves as a perfusionist.
Mayor Wallace has been a resident of Glassboro for over 40 years. He is a graduate of Washington Township High School, Class of 1983. He attended Virginia Tech and the University of Maryland and earned both Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degrees from Thomas Edison State University. He also holds a post-graduate certificate from Cooper University Hospital’s School of Perfusion.
Mayor Wallace is certified by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion and is a member of the American Society of Extracorporeal Technology. He serves as a Class I member of the Glassboro Planning Board and has been actively involved in regional leadership, including serving as a past president of the Gloucester County Mayors Association and as an Executive Board Member of the New Jersey Conference of Mayors.
Deeply engaged in the community, Mayor Wallace is a strong supporter of local events and an avid sports enthusiast. He is a familiar presence at Glassboro High School and recreational sporting events throughout the Borough.
Mayor Wallace and his wife, Elisa, have three children—Ashley, Desmond, and John IV—and are proud grandparents to their granddaughter, Aria.
Timothy Daniel Brown
Tim “Dan”Brown has been a Glassboro resident since 1976 and graduate of Glassboro High School, 1991.
Retired as Lieutenant from the Glassboro Police Department, where he served as D.A.R.E. instructor, teaching our children about the dangers of drugs and alcohol.
He served as Head Coach for the Glassboro High School Varsity Baseball Team and additionally volunteered as Head Coach for Glassboro Park and Recreation Basketball. Has coached many teams of all sports and age levels since 1994 and was named South Jersey Times Coach of the Year in 2019.
Tim “Dan” Brown is a strong community leader, who puts our families first. He is an advocate for community policing and believes that Glassboro should be the safest and most wholesome place to live, work and play.
He resides with his wife, Lisa and has two sons, Nick and Ryan, and grandson, Liam.
Deanna Davis Garlic
Mrs. Garlic has been a resident of Glassboro for over 35 years. Her primary education began in Glassboro and was completed at Clayton High School. Mrs. Garlic’s background also includes a bachelor’s degree from Rutgers University in Sociology and Labor Studies and a master’s degree from Eastern University in Nonprofit Management. Later she was an instructor for three years teaching “How to Start a Small Business”, at Camden County College.
Mrs. Garlic is the Executive Director and Founder of Stay Focused Magazine, a New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation. She has become a gifted Business Coach and leader in Administrative Organization. She is the Publisher and Chief Editor of Stay Focused Magazine, a quarterly Christian publication with advertisers and subscribers from across 15 States.
Locally Mrs. Garlic has served two years as an Assistant Coach for Glassboro Midget Football Cheerleaders. She is also Head Coach for Ambassador Christian Academy (ACA) Basketball Cheerleaders.
Mrs. Garlic serves the National Day of Prayer Taskforce as the Gloucester County Coordinator, Moms In Prayer Weekly Facilitator at ACA, and she hosts monthly corporate prayer and is a partner at Agape Fellowship Christian Church (AFCC) in Clayton since planted in May 2017.
Mrs. Garlic is most interested in healthy living for families, safety for all, and growing the small family (and individual) owned business community. She began Glassboro’s first “Be Healthy Glassboro” event in 2026.
Her family has been proudly living in the Elsmere Community of Glassboro for five generations and counting! (Roland & Davis Family)
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The Big Issues
the facts on taxes
The Borough has kept tax rates steady while delivering top-rate services, programs, and community events for Glassboro residents. In fact, the municipal tax rate has only increased by 2.6%, which equates on average to just $50.65 per year per family. It’s clear the money is going a long way and provides direct benefits back to Glassboro residents and families. From road improvement projects to Downtown redevelopment to expanded community services, your hard-earned tax dollars are coming back over and over again as you enjoy and benefit from all that Glassboro has to offer.
RECREATION
Brand new bathroom facilities at Elsmere Park, and received a million-dollar grant for additional park improvements such as walking trails, sports fields, playground equipment and pavillions
Installed ADA swings at E. New St Park
Added Solar charging stations in the town square
Hosts many signature events that benefit our residents and visitors alike, creating opportunities and enjoyment for all.
safety
Improving safety on High Street and installing multiple state-of-the-art crosswalks, improved signage, and traffic calming devices
Improving email and web communications about weather, traffic, criminal activities, and more
Continuing partnerships between Rowan University and Glassboro Police and Fire departments to share services and officers
Borough providing $500,000.00 to the schools for safety and security upgrades to include repaving the Bowe School access road
Working in conjunction with the county on an infrastructure project that will enhance safety in the downtown and the Delsea Drive corridor
Business
Enhancing the Commercial Corridor on North Main with DeSimone Building, Back Nine Golf, Liscio’s Retail Bakery and Chick-fil-A)
Approved 36 new businesses since January of 2025, welcoming RLS Corporate headquarters on High Street, Altius and Jersey Joint
Zallie’s Shoprite invested 15 million in renovations for their Glassboro location
Holds quarterly meetings with business owners
Supports businesses with initiatives like Glassboro Restaurant Week and Property Tax Card
revitalization
Opened 301 new housing units from 2021-2023
Opened 116 new housing units in 2023
Completed townhomes at High Street Estates
Opened Harmony Gardens Senior/Disabled Housing in 2023
Scheduled to break ground on 78-unit development at Academy and High streets in 2024
Completed the renovation of the MLK Community Center and created a fresh, new place for residents to hold family functions and civic events
families
Installed a brand-new turf field at South Delsea Drive Park obtained through a grant from Green Acres
Opened Pickleball courts at New Street Park on June 4
Received a $70,000 grant for improvements to the East New Street Dog Park
Continued revitalization of parks and new playgrounds at Renlund Park, Looney Park, Owens Field, and the Little League complex
Continued residents’ saving annually on their property tax bills with the Shop Glassboro Card
Continued maintenance and improvement of seven parks and sports field locations
THINGS TO DO
Large-scale festivals and events annually, including Summer Fest, Craft Beer Festival, Cruise Night, St. Anthony’s Italian Heritage Festival, CommUNITY Day, Fall Festival, and Borough in Lights holiday celebration, plus dozens of local organization and partner events
Outdoor movie nights & free concerts
Programs and events at the Historic West Jersey Train Depot and Heritage Glass Museum
Theatre shows and musical performances in partnership with Rowan University
Inclusive Community Garden
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