Brian Gorsegner
Lifelong area resident
AHES parent
Small business owner.
“I’ve watched this town transform into an exciting and vibrant place that I’m truly honored to call home. I’m proud to live in a town with residents and leaders who strive to create welcoming and inclusive community for everyone.”
Brian grew up in Atlantic Highlands and now lives here with his wife Manda and daughter Dottie, a 6th grader at AHES. Brian worked as a teenager at Foodtown and Atlantic Cinema (Smodcastle), as well as with his family’s business Gorsegner Brothers Hardwood Floors.
Creative and enterprising, Brian has spent the last decade touring the world in several bands, which has naturally lent itself to his latest venture: starting his own tour booking agency. He now manages over 30 clients internationally. He also serves as a consultant on archival work in conjunction with several museums and ivy league universities.
Kathleen Scatassa
Atlantic Highlands resident since 2018
AHES parent
Nonprofit communications specialist
“I love this close knit town and how people look out for each other. As climate change worsens, I want to make sure our most vulnerable neighbors, including our elders, people with disabilities, and those on fixed incomes are kept safe.”
Kathleen lives in Atlantic Highlands with her husband Joe and daughter Mira, a 3rd grader at AHES. A former newspaper reporter, Kathleen now works with organizations confronting climate change. A founding member of Atlantic Highlands for Equity & Justice, Kathleen also serves on the Advisory Board for Waterspirit, the Monmouth County-based center for ecology and spirituality.
Kathleen has worked in the environmental movement for most of her career but got her start as a newspaper reporter covering communities in Middlesex County. Her favorite stories to write weren't about important or powerful people, but about those who cared about their community and making it better.
Being an elected official is a commitment to honor the voices
of the community we call home.
Our pledge to Atlantic Highlands:
A COMMUNITY WHERE CHILDREN CAN THRIVE
As parents, we’ll be strong advocates for all of the kids in Atlantic Highlands. We will make sure that the town budget continues to support the programs, playgrounds, parks, and open spaces that are essential for children and families to thrive.
INCLUSION
Atlantic Highlands belongs to all of us who have chosen to call it home. The unique perspectives and backgrounds we each bring are what make our community stronger and more vibrant. We value and respect every resident’s contribution to our town.
PREPARE FOR THE FUTURE
To preserve the unique character of our bayshore community, we must proactively address the impacts of climate change
on our infrastructure. By enhancing the resilience of our town we can preserve it for future generations.
ENHANCE OUR COMMUNITY
Community gardens, public art, and securing and protecting open space are just a few of the ways we can cultivate an even stronger sense of pride in our shared hometown.