Alpha Borough Council · Nov 3, 2026
Robert
Melick
Robert Melick, the incumbent, is running for Alpha Borough Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 3 candidates are running for 2 seats.
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The race · Borough Council
- 01Justin Jewell
- 02Robert MelickYou’re reading
- 03Thomas Seiss
Background
- About
- Alpha Borough Council president, elected to that post by the council on January 1, 2026. He also serves as the borough's Director of Public Property and as a council representative on the Land Use Board.
On the record: Robert Melick
10 sourced01Data centers1 sourced position
Voted yes on introducing Ordinance 2026-11, which designates data centers as a non-permitted use in all zones (passed 4-0, April 2026).
Council voteAlpha Borough Council minutes, Apr. 14, 2026 · Apr 14, 2026LinkHow the council voted
02Highlands plan2 sourced positions
Voted yes on introducing Ordinance 2026-08, for Highlands Council Regional Master Plan conformance (passed 6-0, March 2026).
Council voteAlpha Borough Council minutes, Mar. 10, 2026 · Mar 10, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on adopting Ordinance 2026-08, for Highlands Council Regional Master Plan conformance (passed 4-0, April 2026).
Council voteAlpha Borough Council minutes, Apr. 14, 2026 · Apr 14, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03Budget and taxes1 sourced position
Voted yes on Resolution 2026-77, adopting the 2026 municipal budget (passed 5-0, June 2026).
Council voteAlpha Borough Council special meeting minutes, June 22, 2026 · Jun 22, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04Affordable housing1 sourced position
Voted yes on Ordinance 2026-05, replacing the rules for the AH Affordable Housing Zone (passed 6-0, March 2026).
Council voteAlpha Borough Council minutes, Mar. 10, 2026 · Mar 10, 2026LinkHow the council voted
05Capital spending1 sourced position
Voted yes on Ordinance 2026-14, appropriating $206,100 for various capital purposes (passed 5-1, July 2026).
Council voteAlpha Borough Council minutes, July 2026 · Jul 14, 2026LinkHow the council voted
06Route 1221 sourced position
Voted yes on Resolution 2026-41, supporting NJDOT's Route 122, Lock Street to Route 22 improvements (passed 5-1, February 2026).
Council voteAlpha Borough Council minutes, Feb. 10, 2026 · Feb 10, 2026LinkHow the council voted
07Fees1 sourced position
Voted no on Ordinance 2026-18, amending the fees in Section 284-7 of the borough code (failed 0-5, September 2026).
Council voteAlpha Borough Council minutes, Sept. 8, 2026 · Sep 8, 2026LinkHow the council voted
08Past candidacies1 sourced position
Ran for Alpha Council Member in 2023 as a Republican candidate (won).
Own statementWarren CountyLink
09Ballot listing1 sourced position
Listed on the Warren County Clerk's 2026 general election candidate list for Alpha Council Member as a Republican.
Own statementWarren County Clerk · Jun 16, 2026Link
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