Councilmember Steve Bodnar

Steve Bodnar came to Cape May as a young person, and spent his summers here after his parents bought a second home in Village Greene. Through high school and college, Steve worked in local restaurants located on Washington Street and Beach Avenue. Continuing the connection with Cape May into adulthood, Steve and his wife, Ellen Brodsky, purchased their own Village Greene home in 2008, and became full-time residents in 2022.  

Steve is a graduate of the Rutgers School of Law. Professionally, he was an assistant prosecutor with the Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office, where he tried serious and complex cases and supervised a unit of 20 staff members. After a rewarding 21-year career as a prosecutor, Steve worked in private practice for five years with the distinguished law firm of Rosenberg Perry & Associates, in Mount Holly, New Jersey, before retiring from the practice of law.

Steve has always been interested in the history, architecture, and culture of Cape May, and is dedicated to public service. Channeling his interests and values, he gained valuable experience as a member of the Municipal Taxation and Revenue Advisory Committee, as an alternate member of the Zoning Board of Adjustment, and on several city-formed committees. He is also the Resident Representative in the Village Greene Civic Association. In November 2024, Steve was elected to Cape May City Council, where he is dedicated to serving the best interests of the community of Cape May.

Steve can be found running throughout Cape May. A former trail runner, he has competed in numerous ultra running races, and has completed 11 runs of 100 miles. An avid baseball and music fan, Steve enjoys attending minor and major league baseball games and concerts.

Steve and Ellen have two children, Jon and Rachel, who share their passion for Cape May.