Leadership Rooted in Mercer County

Don Ober and Kevin Monte de Ramos are running together for Mercer County Commissioner — bringing accountability, transparency, and a voice for every community to county government.

Candidate for County Commissioner

Don Ober

Don Ober is a lifelong Mercer County resident from Hamilton Township, a local musician, and a small business owner. For nearly five decades, he has built trust with families and residents across the county through his work with Don's Piano.

Known by many as Mercer County's own "Piano Man," Don understands the value of hard work, relationships, service, and showing up for people. He is running for County Commissioner to give back to the community that has supported him for so many years and to bring practical, common-sense oversight to county government.

"Public service should be about listening, showing up, and doing right by the people who call Mercer County home."

Candidate for County Commissioner

Kevin Monte de Ramos

Kevin Monte de Ramos is a Trenton resident running for Mercer County Commissioner with decades of experience in energy leadership, public program management, and infrastructure-focused policy.

Throughout his career, Kevin has worked as an energy industry management consultant, helping design, implement, and evaluate multi-billion-dollar energy efficiency programs across states and provinces. Today, he serves as a Bureau Chief for the State of New Jersey's energy efficiency portfolio, where he helps oversee programs that impact residents, businesses, and communities across the state.

Kevin is running to bring that same experience, discipline, and practical problem-solving approach to Mercer County. He is committed to strengthening infrastructure, protecting the environment, improving quality of life, and ensuring that county government works for the people who call Mercer County home.

"I'm running to bring the same discipline and problem-solving approach I've used in energy policy to Mercer County government."

A Leadership Story

The Direction Don & Kevin Want to Set

Leadership is built over time — through service, integrity, and a willingness to listen. Here is the story behind why they are running and the future they want to help build.

Rooted in Mercer County

Rooted in the Community

Don and Kevin are not newcomers to Mercer County. Don has spent nearly five decades living and working in Hamilton Township. Kevin calls Trenton home and has spent his career serving residents through public programs. They know the communities they hope to represent.

A Record of Service

From Don's years of building trust with families through his small business, to Kevin's work overseeing energy programs that touch residents and businesses across the state, both have spent their lives showing up for people and getting the work done.

Guided by Integrity

They believe public service is about trust, responsibility, and keeping commitments to residents — listening before deciding and explaining decisions after they are made.

Leading with Purpose

They are not running for a title. They are running to bring balance, accountability, and a clearer direction to county government — so residents feel heard and decisions feel honest.

Looking Ahead

They see a Mercer County that moves forward with purpose: stable taxes, transparent government, safer communities, stronger small businesses, and a county that works for every neighborhood. That is the future they want to help build — together with the people who call this county home.

Guiding Principles

What They Believe

Don and Kevin are focused on practical local leadership: listening first, protecting taxpayers, communicating clearly, supporting safe communities, and respecting every corner of Mercer County.

Listen First

Residents deserve leaders who hear their concerns before decisions are made.

Protect Taxpayers

County spending must be reviewed carefully, with a focus on stabilizing taxes and avoiding waste.

Support Safe Communities

County leaders should work with local officials, law enforcement, and community partners to improve safety and quality of life.

Strengthen Small Businesses

Mercer County should be a place where local businesses can grow and larger employers want to stay.

Respect Every Community

Urban neighborhoods, suburban towns, downtown districts, seniors, families, and working people all deserve attention and respect.

Communicate Clearly

Residents deserve plain-language explanations, not confusing government speak.

Serve with Integrity

Public service should be about trust, responsibility, and doing what is right for the people.

Tell Us What Matters to You

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Be Part of the Journey

This campaign is about residents who want better communication, responsible spending, safer communities, stronger local businesses, and a county government that listens. Stand for better leadership and help chart a better course for Mercer County.

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