Experienced Leader, ready to serve!
Please remember to Vote on or before November 5, 2024
Experienced Leader, ready to serve!
Please remember to Vote on or before November 5, 2024
SERVING THE COMMUNITY
Heather Cheesman currently serves as interim Commissioner and Director of Public Safety and Affairs. She was appointed in March of 2024 to temporarily fill a vacancy on the governing body and previously served on the Board of Commissioners as Deputy Mayor and Director of Revenue and Finance from 2009-2013.
Swearing in by the Honorable County Clerk, Joanne Schwartz.
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Get to know heather
Heather Cheesman is a dedicated public servant and accomplished government executive, passionate about driving positive change in her community. A lifelong resident of Bordentown, New Jersey, Heather has developed a strong sense of civic responsibility and commitment to her community.
Heather began her career in public service, first as a Border Patrol Agent for the Department of Immigration and Naturalization, and then as an educator with the Juvenile Justice Commission. She became a special education teacher for the Bordentown Regional School District, after earning her Masters Degree in Special Education from Rider University.
In 2009, Heather joined the Burlington County Clerk's office, serving as the Chief of Staff and then Deputy Clerk. In her years at the county, she demonstrated fiscal responsibility and leadership, by co-managing a multi-departmental collaboration to guarantee the successful execution of early voting; spearheaded the crisis management response to COVID-19 by implementing creative and innovative solutions that improved services and developing policies that resulted in a revenue return of over $51 million. In 2023, she became the Director of Payroll for Capital Health Systems.
A lifelong learner, Heather recently completed the Certified Public Manager (CPM) and County Administrator Program at Rutgers University and is pursuing Municipal Finance/Chief Financial Officer and Municipal Clerk certifications at the Center for Government Services.
Locally, Heather is proud to have served as the Deputy Mayor for Bordentown City from 2009 - 2013. During her time in office, she helped establish the Bordentown City Green Team and the Bordentown Farmers Market. She continued her community service after leaving office as a member of the Green Team, the Bordentown City Planning and Zoning Board, and the Bordentown Sewerage Authority.
Heather lives on Spring Street with her partner, Jason, her son, Max, and her daughter, Maggie.
"Bordentown has always been a place where we look out for one another, where neighbors become friends, and where local businesses thrive alongside our historic charm.
I’m running for commissioner because I believe in continuing that legacy while addressing the everyday challenges we all face as residents. Whether it’s finding solutions to parking concerns, ensuring our services meet the needs of everyone, or maintaining the open communication we all deserve, I’m dedicated to making sure that Bordentown remains a place we’re proud to call home."
-Heather Cheesman