Nakia White Barr

Questioned in a May 2026 interview whether technology limits explained why Mercer County did not post recordings of its commissioner meetings. She noted residents had already recorded and posted meetings themselves.

May 10, 2026Supports Government Efficiency

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Said in a May 2026 interview that she opposed new data centers in Mercer County, citing strong opposition from residents. She also noted that towns, not the county, mostly decide where data centers go.

May 10, 2026

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Received the Mercer County Democratic convention's endorsement for county commissioner on February 26, 2026, with 200 votes from 389 ballots. The two incumbents were endorsed too.

February 26, 2026

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Served more than three years as Trenton's chief municipal prosecutor, after working as an assistant city attorney under Mayor Douglas Palmer, as reported in February 2026.

February 25, 2026

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Was named assistant vice president in Princeton University's Office of the President in August 2021. She managed projects for the president's office and staffed trustee and staff committees, such as the honorary degrees committee.

August 10, 2021

Source: princeton.edu

Was named secretary of the Michigan State University Board of Trustees in August 2018. She had worked as a lawyer in the university's general counsel office since 2014. The job covered board meetings, university rules, and policies.

August 13, 2018

Source: msutoday.msu.edu