Public safety
Safe neighborhoods. Prepared community.
Support our police and emergency services while strengthening traffic, pedestrian, and community safety.
Current Robbinsville Township Council Member
Let’s keep Robbinsville
moving forward.
Councilman Ravi Patni is a neighbor, a small business owner, and a compliance professional who reads every line before he votes. He’s running to keep Robbinsville a place families choose: balanced growth, stable taxes, great schools, and a town that stays true to its character.
- Unanimously appointed to Council, Feb. 2026
- Zoning, Planning & Land Use Board experience
- Robbinsville small business owner
Ravi Patnifor Council
11
applicants for one Council seat
1
unanimous choice of the governing body
10+
years living, working, and serving in Robbinsville
5
years on Robbinsville’s Zoning, Planning, and Land Use Boards
Meet Ravi
A neighbor who shows up, does the homework, and gets it right.
Ravi Patni, 40, has spent more than a decade living, working, and building a business in Robbinsville. He is a co-founder of Ganga Indian Restaurant at Main Street Commons in Town Center, so he knows firsthand what it takes to make payroll, follow the rules, and serve customers who are also your neighbors.
Service runs deep for Ravi. A longtime volunteer with BAPS Charities and the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir here in Robbinsville, he was one of four New Jersey volunteers who traveled to the Poland–Ukraine border in March 2022 to help families fleeing the war, then kept the effort going at home by organizing donations of essential supplies. Mayor Dave Fried publicly commended the team for their work.
Professionally, Ravi is a pharmaceutical audit and compliance executive. His job is to make sure complex organizations do exactly what they say they will do, safely and within budget. That’s the same discipline he brings to Township Hall: read every document, ask the hard question, and never sign off on something you don’t understand.
Ravi didn’t arrive on Council by accident. He has served Robbinsville on the Zoning Board, the Planning Board, and since 2023 the Land Use Board, where the decisions that shape our roads, neighborhoods, and open space actually get made, and as the Mayor’s representative on redevelopment planning. Beyond Town Hall he serves on the Mercer County Workforce Development Board and with the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security & Preparedness. In January 2026, when a Council seat opened, eleven residents applied. The governing body chose Ravi unanimously. He was sworn in on February 12 and got straight to work.
“Robbinsville works because people here care enough to show up. I’m asking for your vote so I can keep showing up for you.”
Priorities
Ready to continue.
Four commitments Ravi is running on, in his campaign’s own words.
Responsible growth
Plan thoughtfully. Protect what makes Robbinsville special.
Encourage smart economic growth while considering traffic, infrastructure, open space, and our quality of life.
Supporting our schools
Collaboration. Shared services. Stronger partnerships.
Strengthen our relationship with the School District to better share resources and identify opportunities to work together.
One Robbinsville
Bring people together. Serve everyone.
Strengthen partnerships among residents, schools, businesses, public safety, and community organizations.
ListensServesDelivers
Record of service
Ravi didn’t start serving when he got a title.
Years of volunteer work on the boards where Robbinsville’s future is actually decided earned Ravi the unanimous confidence of the governing body. Here’s the path.
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Resident & business owner
Put down roots in Robbinsville
More than a decade as a resident, and co-founder of Ganga Indian Restaurant in Town Center, invested in the town he calls home.
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2021 · Zoning Board
Started where the details live
Appointed to the Robbinsville Township Zoning Board, weighing variance requests against the neighborhoods around them.
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2022 · Planning Board
Shaped the bigger picture
Moved to the Planning Board, reviewing site plans and subdivisions against the township’s master plan.
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March 2022 · Poland–Ukraine border
Answered a humanitarian call
One of four New Jersey volunteers from BAPS Robbinsville who flew to Poland to help refugees fleeing the war, then organized supply drives back home. Commended by Mayor Dave Fried.
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2023–2026 · Land Use Board
Reviewed the projects that shape our town
Served on the combined Land Use Board, weighing applications on traffic, environment, and fit with our master plan, and as the Mayor’s representative on redevelopment planning.
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January 29, 2026
Chosen unanimously from 11 applicants
When Council President Mike Todd became Mayor, eleven residents applied for his seat. Ravi was the only nominee and the governing body’s unanimous choice.
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February 12, 2026
Sworn in to Township Council
Took the oath of office and immediately took on liaison roles with the Historic Preservation Committee and Robbinsville Public Schools.
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November 3, 2026
Your vote decides what comes next
The winner serves the remainder of the term through January 15, 2028. Ravi is asking for the chance to keep doing the work.
On the trail
Where to find Ravi, and what’s new.
Upcoming events, key election dates, and the latest from the campaign. For daily photos and updates, follow the page on Facebook.
Upcoming events
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Voter registration deadline
Last day to register or update your address for the November 3 election. Register online at vote.nj.gov.
- Election
Early in-person voting begins
Vote in person at any Mercer County early voting location through Sunday, November 1.
- Election
Vote-by-mail application deadline (by mail)
Mailed applications must reach the County Clerk by this date. In-person applications are accepted until 3 p.m. on November 2.
Latest updates
A meaningful evening with the Raajipo community
Thank you to the residents of Raajipo at Robbinsville for the warm welcome at our meet-and-greet. Mayor Mike Todd and Council President Deborah Blakely joined the evening too. Staying connected means showing up, listening, and building relationships throughout our community.
See the photos on Facebook
Never forget
Joined our Robbinsville community today in remembering the lives lost on September 11, 2001. Thank you to the Robbinsville Township Fire Department, IAFF Local 3786, and everyone who helped make today’s remembrance possible. 25 years later, we remember.
Our first sign of the campaign, and Dad wanted to be there for it
Whatever I know about treating people right, I learned from watching him. Grateful for him, and for my whole family, for the strength and support that make this possible. Want a Ready for Ravi sign on your lawn? Sign up below.
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Local elections are won by neighbors talking to neighbors.
A Council race can come down to a few hundred votes. Every door knocked, every yard sign, and every conversation matters. Pick how you want to help and we’ll be in touch.
- Knock on doors in your neighborhood
- Make calls or send texts from home
- Put a “Ready for Ravi” sign on your lawn
- Host a coffee or meet & greet
- Add your name as a public supporter
Print & share
The campaign flyer
Ravi’s record and priorities on one page. Open it, print a few, and pass them to neighbors.
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Donate today
Your support. Our community.
Your support helps me continue serving with integrity, listening with care, and doing what’s best for Robbinsville. Every dollar goes to yard signs, mailers, and reaching every household in town.
Most neighbors give $25, $50, or $100. $50 covers about 25 door hangers.
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After you pay, please fill out the short form so we can record your contribution. Contributions are not tax-deductible. Questions? Email [email protected].
Make a plan to vote
Three ways to vote. One date to remember.
Robbinsville Township Council appears on the General Election ballot on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Here’s everything you need.
Oct
13
13
Register to vote
Last day to register or update your address for the November election. Check your status or register online at vote.nj.gov.
Oct
24
24
Early in-person voting begins
Vote at any early voting location in Mercer County from Saturday, Oct. 24 through Sunday, Nov. 1. Locations and hours are posted by the Mercer County Clerk.
Oct
27
27
Vote-by-mail application deadline (by mail)
Applications by mail must reach the County Clerk 7 days before the election. You can also apply in person at the Clerk’s office until 3 p.m. on Nov. 2.
Nov
3
3
Election Day
Polls are open 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Find your polling place at vote.nj.gov. Mail ballots must be postmarked by Nov. 3 or dropped in a secure drop box by 8 p.m.
Deadline reminders
Get one text before each voting deadline.
Three texts, then we stop.
Full details, including early voting locations, are on the Election Day page. Dates reflect New Jersey’s 2026 General Election calendar. Always confirm details with the NJ Division of Elections or the Mercer County Clerk.
Contact
Have a question? Ravi wants to hear it.
Whether it’s a pothole, a proposed development, or an idea for Town Center, send it along. Ravi reads every message. Answers to common questions are collected on Ask Ravi.
- Email[email protected]
- Phone
- FacebookRavi Patni for Robbinsville
- Council meetingsRobbinsville Township Council schedule