Overview

Jasi Edwards is a native Trentonian born in approximately 1988. She graduated from Trenton Central High School and earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Kean University and a Certificate from Harris School of Business-Hamilton Campus.

Edwards served for a decade as Senior Constituent Services Representative for Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman. She currently serves as Mercer County Travel and Tourism Coordinator. She entered electoral politics after years of government service, citing her experience overcoming poverty and her understanding of government operations as motivation for seeking office.

Edwards ran for Trenton City Council At-Large in 2022, placing third in the November general election with 16.1 percent of the vote and winning the January 2023 runoff with 23.8 percent. She assumed office on February 10, 2023. Her council colleagues elected her Council Vice President in 2024. In December 2025 she announced a campaign for Mayor of Trenton.

Political Career

Trenton City Council Member, At-Large: February 10, 2023 – present; current term ends January 1, 2027

Council Vice President: 2024–present

Candidate for At-Large Council: 2022 (elected)

Senior Constituent Services Representative, Office of Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman: 10-year tenure

Mercer County Travel and Tourism Coordinator: present

Key Policy Areas

Police accountability and civilian oversight

Public safety and community-police relations

Tourism and economic development

Constituent services and government accessibility

Historic preservation and 250th anniversary commemoration

Notable Actions / Initiatives

Authored ordinance to establish a Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB) to provide civilian oversight of police misconduct investigations

Hosted community meetings with State Senator Angela McKnight to gather input on civilian police oversight and advocate for state legislation granting CCRBs subpoena power

Advocated for demolition of the Front Street garage and site security fencing through the Capital City Redevelopment Corporation

Supported expansion of the Capital City Redevelopment Corporation district to include the entire city

Endorsed historical marker trail development for the Semiquincentennial (250th anniversary) with virtual and physical mapping components

Education

Trenton Central High School

Kean University: Bachelor’s Degree

Harris School of Business-Hamilton Campus: Certificate

Personal

Birth date: Not publicly available

Residence: Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey

Occupation: Mercer County Travel and Tourism Coordinator