Democrat for Assembly – District 31
Barbara McCann Stamato
Fighting for a More Affordable, Fair, and Transparent New Jersey
Democrat for Assembly – District 31
Barbara McCann Stamato
Fighting for a More Affordable, Fair, and Transparent New Jersey
Meet Barbara
A Lifelong Jersey City Neighbor. A Voice for Working Families.
Assemblywoman Barbara McCann Stamato is a lifelong Jersey City resident, a dedicated public servant, and a champion for working families across New Jersey’s 31st Legislative District. Sworn into the General Assembly on January 9, 2024, Barbara brings decades of hands-on experience, deep neighborhood ties, and a relentless drive to serve the people she’s proud to call her neighbors.
Born and raised in the Greenville neighborhood of Jersey City, Barbara is the youngest of five children. Her 98-year-old mother still lives in their family home on Winfield Avenue — just a mile from where Barbara and her husband of over 30 years, Pat, raised their two sons, Alex and Gregory.
Barbara’s life is rooted in community and service. With a career that spans healthcare, government, and politics, she’s worked behind the scenes and on the front lines to get things done for local residents. Her experience gives her a unique understanding of the challenges facing Hudson County families — and the tools to do something about them.
Stand with Barbara & Jacqueline
Two Strong Voices. One Shared Mission.
Assemblywoman Barbara McCann Stamato and Bayonne Councilwoman Jacqueline Weimmer are running together to bring honest, community-driven leadership to District 31. With deep local roots and a shared commitment to working families, they’re ready to deliver real results for Jersey City, Bayonne, and Kearny.
Grounded in Experience. Committed to Service.
Before taking office, Barbara served as Chief Aide in a General Assembly office for eight years, where she worked closely with Assembly Members Louis Manzo and Caridad Rodriguez, and later served in the office of Jersey City Councilman Yousef J. Saleh. She currently holds several key leadership roles in local and county government, where she continues to advocate for economic opportunity, educational access, and responsive public policy.
In Trenton, Barbara brings her voice to important conversations, serving on the following Assembly Committees:
Community Development and Women’s Affairs
Regulated Professions (ARP)
Transportation and Independent Authorities (ATR)
Volunteer With Team Barbara
Barbara McCann Stamato is running a people-powered campaign — and we need your help to keep up the momentum in every corner of District 31. Whether you’re knocking doors, making calls, or helping at events, your time and energy can make a real impact.
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Let’s get out the vote and win this together.
Volunteer With Team Barbara
Barbara McCann Stamato is running a people-powered campaign — and we need your help to keep up the momentum in every corner of District 31. Whether you’re knocking doors, making calls, or helping at events, your time and energy can make a real impact.
To volunteer in #JerseyCity
Help us knock doors and talk to voters in your neighborhood!
Click here to volunteer in #Bayonne
Hit the streets with us and connect with your neighbors.
Click here to volunteer in #Kearny
Let’s get out the vote and win this together.
Policy Priorities
Fighting for Affordability, Equity, and Accountability
Assemblywoman Barbara McCann Stamato fights for working families in Jersey City, Bayonne, and Kearny. In Trenton, she stands up to powerful interests and champions policies that tackle rising costs, education inequities, failing transit, and government transparency.
Affordability
Barbara is working to lower property taxes, expand affordable housing, and improve access to essential services — easing the burden on families being priced out of their own neighborhoods.
Equitable School Funding
She’s fighting for fair and transparent funding so that every student, in every community, has access to strong, well-resourced public schools that support learning and success.
Better Public Transportation
Barbara is pushing for reliable, accessible transit by investing in infrastructure that shortens commutes, reduces delays, and improves service for riders across Hudson County.
Government Transparency
One of the few Democrats to vote against weakening OPRA, Barbara believes the public deserves open access to government decisions and full accountability for tax dollars.
Ballot Integrity
Barbara voted no on ballot reforms that limit transparency because she firmly believes voters — not party insiders — should always have the final say in choosing their elected leaders.
Women’s Rights
As a member of the Community Development and Women’s Affairs Committee, Barbara defends reproductive freedom, equal pay, and policies that uplift women and families.
Policy Priorities
Fighting for Affordability, Equity, and Accountability
Assemblywoman Barbara McCann Stamato fights for working families in Jersey City, Bayonne, and Kearny. In Trenton, she stands up to powerful interests and champions policies that tackle rising costs, education inequities, failing transit, and government transparency.
Affordability
Barbara is working to lower property taxes, expand affordable housing, and improve access to essential services — easing the burden on families being priced out of their own neighborhoods.
Equitable School Funding
She’s fighting for fair and transparent funding so that every student, in every community, has access to strong, well-resourced public schools that support learning and success.
Better Public Transportation
Barbara is pushing for reliable, accessible transit by investing in infrastructure that shortens commutes, reduces delays, and improves service for riders across Hudson County.
Government Transparency
One of the few Democrats to vote against weakening OPRA, Barbara believes the public deserves open access to government decisions and full accountability for tax dollars.
Ballot Integrity
Barbara voted no on ballot reforms that limit transparency because she firmly believes voters — not party insiders — should always have the final say in choosing their elected leaders.
Women’s Rights
As a member of the Community Development and Women’s Affairs Committee, Barbara defends reproductive freedom, equal pay, and policies that uplift women and families.