Overview

Teska Frisby is a Trenton-based author, activist, and entrepreneur who assumed office as West Ward Councilwoman on January 1, 2023. She won election in November 2022 with 54.8% of the vote in a three-way race, and was re-elected in November 2024 with 74.8% of the vote. In February 2023, she was unanimously elected Council President, serving in that role until January 2024 when Crystal Feliciano succeeded her.

Frisby is the founder of TesKonnects and holds a degree from Upsala College. She is married to Samuel T. Frisby Sr., a Mercer County Commissioner, and together they have seven children. She is a leader in the local chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America and a graduate of Everytown for Gun Safety's Demand a Seat program.

Political Career

Member, Trenton City Council (West Ward) – January 1, 2023 to present; term expires January 1, 2029

Council President – February 2023 to January 2024

Candidate, Trenton City Council West Ward – 2022 (elected), 2024 (reelected)

Volunteer leader, Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America

Key Policy Areas

Gun violence prevention and community safety

Tax reduction and fiscal responsibility

Youth development and scouting programs

Community organizing and civic engagement

Support for families and children in underserved communities

Notable Actions / Initiatives

Elected Council President in 2023, ending a period of council dysfunction

Founded local Cub/Boy Scout program in Trenton with husband to remove barriers for urban youth

Graduate of Everytown Demand a Seat program, training gun safety advocates for political office

Secured 74.8% of vote in 2024 re-election campaign

Created Wear Orange Weekend events in Trenton to raise awareness of gun violence

Education

Upsala College

Personal

Birth date: Not publicly available

Residence: Trenton, New Jersey

Married to: Samuel T. Frisby Sr. (Mercer County Commissioner)