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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Belmar Mayor & Borough Council Election 2026

2 of 5 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

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Voters choose one mayor and one Borough Council member, both for full terms, in the Nov. 3 partisan general election.

Early voting begins · Oct 24

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Officeholders' pages compare what they've said with how they've voted, with sources.

What the next council decides

01Affordable housing zoning3 sourced facts

Where it standsIn March 2026 the council adopted a Mixed Use Overlay Zone 2 ordinance tied to the borough's Fourth Round affordable housing plan.

What's on the tableThe next council will decide how the borough's housing plan and overlay zones are carried out as projects come forward.

02Water and sewer rates2 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council raised water/sewer rates in April 2026 after the CFO said the utility was not bringing in enough revenue to cover its costs.

What's on the tableThe next council will decide whether further rate changes are needed to keep the water/sewer utility balanced.

03Water service lines2 sourced facts

Where it standsIn June 2026 the council voted 2-3 against introducing an ordinance that would have had the borough take back responsibility for water service lines.

What's on the tableThe next council may decide again who pays for repairs to water service lines.

04Construction hours2 sourced facts

Where it standsIn August 2026 the council adopted Ordinance 2026-19, setting times for construction in the borough.

What's on the tableThe next council will oversee how the construction-time rules are enforced or changed.

05Municipal budget2 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council adopted the 2026 municipal budget 5-0 in May 2026.

What's on the tableThe next council will write and adopt the 2027 budget.

06Form of government2 sourced facts

Where it standsBelmar changed from a commission form to a mayor and council form of government in 2011.

What's on the tableA future council could start a discussion with residents about changing the form of government.

2 notes on these statements

The council appointed Caitlin Donovan mayor on July 6, 2026, after Mayor Gerald Buccafusco resigned; the vote was 4-0. Belmar Mayor & Council minutes, July 6, 2026 (special meeting) · Jul 6, 2026

Michael DeBlasio, Caitlin Donovan, Suzanne Anan and Johanna Roper-Robinson took part in an Oct. 7 debate hosted by the Belmar Republican Committee and Belmar Forward. Star News Group · Oct 15, 2026

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  1. 1. Should Belmar adopt overlay zones for its affordable housing plan?

  2. 2. How should Belmar balance its water/sewer utility?

  3. 3. Should Belmar limit construction on weekends and holidays?

  4. 4. Should Belmar change its form of government to reduce the mayor's power?

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 voted6 council decisions, each member's vote side by side, with a link to the minutes.

Key dates

The seat math

2 stay (not up this year): Jodi Kinney, Kevin Moroney2 on this ballot

5 council seats. The council decides by a 3-vote majority.

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