Meet Johanna Roper-Robinson

​Johanna Roper-Robinson is a lifelong resident deeply committed to her community's progress. With family spanning generations in Belmar, she brings invaluable experience and dedication to the table.

As a former Main Street business owner and an active participant in Belmar's community events, Johanna possesses a nuanced understanding of local businesses' needs and aspirations.

Her volunteer work, including serving on the Belmar Public Library's Board of Trustees, reflects her commitment to preserving Belmar's cultural heritage. From her involvement in the Belmar Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization to her leadership roles in various community organizations, Johanna's impact is far-reaching. As the Vice President Elect/Education Chair of the Belmar Woman's Club and a supporter of initiatives like the Belmar Magical Garden, she embodies a spirit of service and empowerment.

​Armed with a degree from the Fashion Institute of Technology and fueled by her role as a proud mother and grandmother, Johanna Roper-Robinson stands ready to shape Belmar's future for generations to come.
"I am a genuine Belmar native with a vision for preserving our borough’s character and advocating for responsible growth. I vow to be an independent thinker, show unwavering support for local businesses, and collaborate with all members of our community" 
​- Johanna Roper-Robinson
Conservative Development
  • Advocate for commonsense growth
  • Push back on proposed over-development
  • Prioritize community needs over builders’ interests
  • Lead efforts to halt overdevelopment, ensuring that growth aligns with Belmar's unique character​
Main Street
Advocacy
  • Cultivate a flourishing Main Street economy benefiting business owners and residents alike by applying firsthand knowledge as a former Belmar Main Street Business Owner
  • Passionately advocate to revitalize the once thriving Main Street by recognizing the potential through lived experience and drawing upon 25+ years corporate retail management experience and creative skills honed through FIT education
Belmar Roots
  • Lifelong resident providing extensive local insight and authentic independent thinking
  • Member of the Belmar Public Library’s Board of Trustees, serving as the immediate past Vice President in 2023
  • Former Vice President of the Belmar Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization (2016-2019)
  • Education Chair and Vice President-elect of the Belmar Woman’s Club
  • Mother, Grace T. Roper, served as a pillar of the community: Board of Education Member, Director of the Library, and author of "Belmar in Retrospect"

Vote Johanna Roper-Robinson
November 5th 

 “I have a proven local track record of service to this community, evident through my leadership in numerous volunteer roles and countless hours contributed. As your Councilwoman, I pledge to lead by example, carrying
​forward my family's legacy of service to Belmar.”
Johanna Roper-Robinson, a lifelong Belmar resident and former Main Street business owner, is dedicated to her community's growth. Her extensive volunteer work, including roles with the Belmar Public Library, Belmar Elementary PTO, and the Belmar Woman's Club, highlights her commitment to preserving Belmar's heritage and supporting local initiatives.
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Donate today to support Johanna's efforts to shape Belmar's future.
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