Mayor Lisa Crate was appointed by the Township Council to serve as Brick Township’s Mayor on February 28, 2023. Prior to being appointed Mayor, she served on the Township Council since from 2016 until her appointment as Mayor. She was elected to the Council in 2015 and re-elected in 2019. She served as Council President in 2020 and 2021 and as Council Vice-President in 2018, 2019 and 2022.

During her time on Council, Mayor Crate served on the Council’s Business and Finance, Land Use, Ethics, Economic Development, Public Works and Recreation Committees. Through her work on these committees, Mayor Crate was an integral part of many initiatives and programs that have improved Brick Township. Mayor Crate consistently championed fiscally conservative and responsible practices as well as common-sense government.

Mayor Crate served as the Council’s Board of Education, Library, Senior Citizen, Sustainable Brick and Veterans liaison.

Mayor Crate is also an animal lover. She strongly supports the Township’s ban on ‘puppy mills,’ has coordinated events to raise funds for K-9 Narcan and trauma units and is a volunteer Board member for Tooney’s Last Resort – a local animal rescue.

Mayor Crate is a 28-year resident of Brick Township. Her and her husband have two children who attend Brick Township Public Schools. She has been an educator for over 30 years and currently serves as the President of the Jackson Education Association and is a member of the Ocean County Council of Educators. She has been recognized as the Teacher of the Year and the District Educational Services Professional of the Year.


Crate Conversations is Mayor Crate’s video series where she shines a light on the people and organizations that make Brick Township such a special community! Click on the image above to view all episodes.

Community Engagement

  • Recognitions from the Mayor

    Mayor Crate is proud and honored to recognize Brick Township residents for their achievements.   These achievements could include athletic achievements, volunteerism, 100th Birthdays, anniversaries and much more.  Depending on the achievement/honor, Mayor Crate will provide a letter, certificate or proclamation to the recipient.

    If you know someone that you feel should be considered for recognition from Mayor Crate, please call the Mayor’s Office at 732-262-1240 or email her at mayor@twp.brick.nj.us.

  • Recognitions from the Mayor

    Mayor Crate is proud and honored to recognize Brick Township residents for their achievements.   These achievements could include athletic achievements, volunteerism, 100th Birthdays, anniversaries and much more.  Depending on the achievement/honor, Mayor Crate will provide a letter, certificate or proclamation to the recipient.

    If you know someone that you feel should be considered for recognition from Mayor Crate, please call the Mayor’s Office at 732-262-1240 or email her at mayor@twp.brick.nj.us.

  • Speaking Engagements

    Mayor Crate enjoys the opportunity to speak to community groups and homeowners associations to provide updates on what is happening in Town Hall and in the community as well as answer their questions.  To schedule a visit from the Mayor, please call her office at 732-262-1240.

  • Ribbon Cuttings

    Mayor Crate enjoys welcoming new businesses to Brick Township and helping renovated businesses reopen their doors.  If you would like Mayor Crate to attend a ribbon cutting, please call her office at 732-262-1240 to make the necessary arrangements.

Mayor Crate in the Community