Alpine Borough Council · Nov 3, 2026
David W.
Kupferschmid
David W. Kupferschmid, the incumbent, is running for Alpine Borough Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 4 candidates are running for 2 seats.
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The race · Borough Council
- 01Michael A. Cacouris
- 02David W. KupferschmidYou’re reading
- 03Jacques P. Minoyan
- 04Philip E. Simotas
Background
- About
- Alpine borough councilman whose current term ends in 2026.
- On the ballot as
- Republican
- How the press groups them
- Running alongside Jacques P. Minoyan on the Republican line, as reported by New Jersey Globe. New Jersey Globe
New Jersey Globe reports that David W. Kupferschmid switched parties after serving as a Democrat, and that Councilman Arthur Frankel is retiring. New Jersey Globe
On the record: David W. Kupferschmid
10 sourced01Budget and taxes2 sourced positions
Abstained on adopting the 2026 municipal budget (passed 5-0, 1 abstention, April 2026).
Council voteBorough of Alpine · Apr 22, 2026Link
Abstained on Ordinance #850, allowing the 2026 budget to exceed appropriation limits and establishing a cap bank (passed 5-0, 1 abstention, April 2026).
Council voteBorough of Alpine · Apr 22, 2026LinkHow the council voted
02Affordable housing4 sourced positions
Voted yes to endorse the 2025 Housing Element and Fair Share Plan, Resolution 132:06'2025 (passed 6-0, June 2025).
Council voteBorough of Alpine · Jun 25, 2025LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes to authorize the mediation agreement with Fair Share Housing Center on the borough's housing plan (passed 5-0, 1 abstention, December 2025).
Council voteBorough of Alpine · Dec 17, 2025LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes to adopt the Revised Fourth Round affordable housing Spending Plan, Resolution 121:05'2026 (passed 5-0, May 2026).
Council voteBorough of Alpine · May 27, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes to authorize the developer's agreement for the Lily Pond townhouse and multi-family project with 8 affordable units, Resolution 161:08'2026 (passed 6-0, August 2026).
Council voteBorough of Alpine · Aug 26, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03Open space1 sourced position
Voted yes to buy Block 43, Lot 2 for open space with up to $375,000 from the Open Space Trust Fund (passed 5-0, May 2026).
Council voteBorough of Alpine · May 27, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04Roads1 sourced position
Voted yes to award the Anderson Avenue Improvements Section III bid to J.A. Alexander Inc. for $157,346.19 (passed 6-0, August 2026).
Council voteBorough of Alpine · Aug 26, 2026LinkHow the council voted
05Past candidacy1 sourced position
Ran for Borough Council in 2023 (won).
Own statementBergen County Clerk · Nov 7, 2023Link
06VOTE411 questionnaire1 sourced position
Had not responded to the League of Women Voters VOTE411 candidate questionnaire as of October 21, 2026.
Own statementVOTE411 (League of Women Voters)Link
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