Margi Daly officially announces her candidacy for mayor of Madison
Margi Daly has announced her candidacy for Mayor of Madison.
Harvest, Huntsville, Madison, Madison County Record, Monrovia, News, Schools, Unincorporated Madison County, Z - News Main
 By Gregg Parker  
Published 7:06 pm Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Margi Daly officially announces her candidacy for mayor of Madison

MADISON – Margi Daly, who has lived in the city for 21 years, has announced her candidacy for Mayor of the City of Madison.

Daly’s campaign platform emphasizes the implementation of transparency, fiscal responsibility, proactive infrastructure development and a community-centric City Hall. She believes that she can restore community engagement by applying the expertise of City Hall’s staff.

“As the founder and leader of MCWatchdogs, Ms. Daly has dedicated herself to educating the community about the potential for authoritarianism within the City Manager’s role,” Matthew Agnello said. Agnello is serving as press secretary for Daly’s campaign.

“Ms. Daly seeks to serve as mayor and collaborate with the community to elevate our city, prioritizing the well-being of its citizens,” Agnello said.

Daly’s campaign slogan is “Grassroots taking Madison back,” as stated on her Facebook page.

She and her husband Matthew are both retired. Matthew worked in the coffee industry. Margi pursued a career in the medical field. “I also worked in restaurants from the age of 12, including roles as cashier, wait staff, manager and accountant,” she said.

“I was elected as a City/County Commissioner three times in New Jersey,” Daly said. “I was also appointed to the ABC Commission (New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control), where I oversaw 525 liquor licenses for Jersey City, N.J.”

“These experiences will aid me in running the city,” she said. Daly compiled 12 years of service as an elected official in New Jersey.

“I watched Jersey City raise our debt much like this current Madison council, giving tax relief to the developers and creating thousands of rental units,” Daly said about her motivation to run.

Daly first stated her campaign decision while speaking during public comments at Madison City Council’s March 10 meeting.

Currently, Ranae Bartlett also has entered the mayoral race; Bartlett has represented District 5 constituents on Madison City Council. The current mayor, Paul Finley, indicated in October 2024 that he would not run again for the office.

On June 10, residents can file to run for the offices of Mayor or City Council representative. The Madison municipal election will be held on Aug. 26.

Also on The Madison Record
Lemon and Lavender lowers waste and raises spirits
Business, Events, Lifestyles, ...
By KADIE TAYLOR kadie@themadisonrecord.com 
October 9, 2025
MADISON - Lemon & Lavender provides a space for locals to shop sustainably and locally, through a refillery in Madison. “Lemon & Lavender is woman-own...
Main Street Madison invites community to public presentation
A: Main, Madison County Record, News, ...
Staff Reports 
October 8, 2025
The meeting at city hall on Thursday will focus on the future development of downtown Madison MADISON - Madison’s leaders and the public are invited t...
Fourteen canine candidates entered into Madison’s first “Pup Mayor” election
Madison County Record, News, The Madison Recor, ...
Staff Reports 
October 8, 2025
MADISON - The nominations are in and the candidate pool for Madison’s first “Pup Mayor” election will be available for voting today. The newly formed ...
Heritage welcomes Demetria Patterson as assistant principal
Madison County Record, News, Schools, ...
Gregg Parker 
October 8, 2025
MADISON – Demetria Patterson, a familiar personality at Heritage Elementary School, is now working as the school’s Assistant Principal. “I am excited ...
The Madison Street Festival showcased Madison’s community spirit
B: Festival Time, Madison County Record, News, ...
What a great day!
Staff Reports 
October 8, 2025
MADISON - They did it again! The many volunteers who pitched in to plan and work at this year’s Madison Street Festival, produced another stellar even...
Boo! As autumn arrives, Madison turns to chilling events for Halloween
Events, Madison County Record, News, ...
Gregg Parker 
October 8, 2025
MADISON – Fictional characters, ghosts, ghouls and gremlins will emerge around town – along with princesses and superheroes – to attend numerous activ...
Madison City Chess League’s 2025 Halloween Chess Tournament to be held Oct. 25
Madison County Record, News, The Madison Recor, ...
Gregg Parker 
October 8, 2025
MADISON – Friendly ghosts, witchy hags and animated chess figures will gather for the annual themed contest at Madison City Chess League’s 2025 MCCL H...
Local middle-schoolers explore collaborative learning in AVID class
Madison County Record, News, Schools, ...
Gregg Parker 
October 8, 2025
MADISON – Madison middle-schoolers can identify with the Beatles’ oldie, “With a Little Help From my Friends,” as they teach each other to ‘learn how ...

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *