6-25-2025 12:35pm

Newly Appointed Somerset County Commissioner Elizabeth Graner Sworn In

Donnella Tilery Editor

On Tuesday, June 24, 2025, Elizabeth Graner was sworn in as Somerset County’s newly appointed Commissioner.

Graner, a Basking Ridge resident, has been an English teacher at Rahway Public Schools since 2001 and sat on the Somerset County Board of Taxation from 2022-2025. She previously served on Somerset County’s Commission on the Status of Women and is also a graduate of the County’s Leadership program, Leadership Somerset.

“I am honored to be joining this already inspiring team of leaders,” said Commissioner Graner. “I look forward to continuing their successes in creating leadership that allows residents to be seen, heard, and valued.”

Commissioner Graner will serve as liaison to Raritan Valley Community College, Somerset County Vocational and Technical Schools, and the Mental Health Board.

“Commissioner Graner will bring a fresh perspective to the County and her experience as a teacher will be an asset to the Board and to the residents of our County,” said Commissioner Director Shanel Y. Robinson.

Former Commissioner Douglas Singleterry was required to resign following his appointment to the state judiciary on Monday, June 2, 2025. Graner will fill the seat in an interim role and will be the Democratic nominee for the unexpired term in the November 2025 special election.

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