Dan Weiss is a West Windsor Township Councilman, community advocate, and longtime resident committed to open, responsive, and inclusive local government.
Dan has lived in West Windsor for more than 30 years. He raised his family here, built deep roots in the community, and has long believed that public service begins with listening, showing up, and helping neighbors feel connected to the place they call home.
Before serving on Council, Dan built a successful career in business and technology leadership, including roles at Microsoft and Dow Jones. During more than seven years at Microsoft, he built and led a national team of senior business and technology advisors who worked with Fortune 500 companies on major business transformation efforts. As part of Microsoft’s Americas advisory leadership team, Dan helped guide commercial operations, data-informed decision making, organizational strategy, and high-performing teams.
That professional experience continues to shape his approach to public service. Dan believes good government requires transparency, preparation, collaboration, and a willingness to work through complex issues with care. On Council, he focuses on clear communication with residents, responsible decision making, environmental stewardship, affordable housing, public education, pedestrian and bicycle safety, and the everyday quality-of-life issues that shape how people experience their community.
Dan’s public service is also grounded in a strong belief in belonging. As a local elected official and member of the LGBTQ+ community, he understands the importance of representation and the power of seeing people from many different backgrounds participate fully in civic life. He has spoken at community and school events about leadership, inclusion, resilience, and the responsibility we share to build communities where every person is seen, valued, and respected.
In 2025, Dan received the New Jersey League of Conservation Voters Emerald Award in recognition of his environmental leadership. He has been an active voice on issues including open space, sustainability, climate responsibility, and making West Windsor a healthier, safer, and more connected place to live.
Dan's work on the West Windsor Township Council includes service as a member of the Affordable Housing Committee, as Council liaison to the West Windsor-Plainsboro Board of Education, liaison to the West Windsor Parking Authority, liaison to the Human Relations Council, and liaison to the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Whether speaking with residents at public meetings, attending community events, supporting student-led civic projects, or sharing local updates through his website and newsletter, Dan works to make local government more accessible and understandable. He believes residents should know what is happening, why decisions are being made, and how they can participate.
Dan’s commitment to West Windsor is rooted in gratitude for the community that has shaped his life and in a belief that public service is not about titles. It is about responsibility, trust, and the steady work of helping build a stronger, more welcoming, and more engaged community for everyone.