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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Atlantic Highlands Borough Council Election 2026

2 of 6 council seats are on the ballot, with 4 candidates running. Updated Oct 20, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check

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Nov 3Election Day

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The candidates

Listed alphabetically by last name. Every position links to its source.

Voters boroughwide choose up to two Borough Council members; the mayor is not on the ballot this year.

Early voting begins · Oct 24

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What the next council decides

01Water rates and utility upgrades4 sourced facts

Where it standsIn April 2026 the council adopted a water rate increase and a bond ordinance for water and sewer utility improvements.

What's on the tableThe next council will set future water and sewer rates and decide which utility projects to fund.

02Affordable housing3 sourced facts

Where it standsIn March 2026 the council adopted two affordable housing ordinances, each 6-0, to carry out the borough's Fair Share Plan.

What's on the tableThe next council will oversee how affordable housing overlay zones and the Fair Share Plan are carried out.

03Noise rules3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council adopted a new Noise Ordinance, 15-2026, by 5-0 in August 2026.

What's on the tableThe next council will decide whether to adjust the noise rules and how they are enforced.

04Aerial mosquito spraying2 sourced facts

Where it standsIn March 2026 the council authorized aerial mosquito control operations by a 4-2 vote.

What's on the tableThe next council will decide each year whether to authorize aerial mosquito spraying.

05Arts and Culture Commission3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council created a new Arts and Culture Commission in March 2026.

What's on the tableThe next council will decide how much budget and support the new commission gets.

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  1. 1. Should Atlantic Highlands raise water rates to pay for its water system?

  2. 2. How should Atlantic Highlands meet its state affordable housing obligation?

  3. 3. Should the borough set firm late-night noise limits?

  4. 4. Should the borough authorize aerial mosquito spraying?

  5. 5. Should the borough have its own Arts and Culture Commission?

Seat the councilSeat the Council →Pick a winner for each open seat and see where the resulting council stands on each issue.On the recordHow the council voted7 council decisions, each member's vote side by side, with a link to the minutes.

Key dates

The seat math

5 stay (not up this year): Brian Dougherty, Brian Gorsegner, Lori Hohenleitner, Jose Pujols, Kathleen Scatassa2 on this ballot

6 council seats plus a mayor who doesn't vote on council items. The council decides by a 4-vote majority.

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