Belmar Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Michael
DeBlasio
Michael DeBlasio is running for mayor of Belmar in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Caitlin Donovan.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Michael DeBlasioYou’re reading
- 02Caitlin DonovanIncumbent
Background
- About
- Belmar councilman, licensed civil and construction engineer, and owner of DeBo Construction. He has served on the Belmar Planning Board since 2021 and is a partner of Haven Realty.
- On the ballot as
- Republican
- Endorsed by
- Endorsed by the Belmar Republican Committee. Belmar Republican Committee
- Campaign website
- belmarrepublicans.com
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
On the record: Michael DeBlasio
8 sourced01Borough professionals2 sourced positions
At the Oct. 7 debate, said his first step as mayor would be hiring professionals and contractors at the best price.
No more hiring a $250-an-hour lawyer when you can hire one at $175, $190, $210 or $220”
Forum answerStar News Group · Oct 15, 2026Link
Voted no on awarding the redevelopment attorney legal services contract (Resolution 2026-185, passed 4-1, September 2026).
Council voteBelmar Mayor & Council minutes, Sept. 8, 2026 · Sep 8, 2026LinkHow the council voted
02Communication1 sourced position
At the Oct. 7 debate, promised that communication would flow freely through the borough if he is elected.
If I am elected mayor, I promise the communication will flow freely through the borough, and we will talk to everyone and hear your concerns”
Forum answerStar News Group · Oct 15, 2026Link
03Form of government1 sourced position
The Belmar Republican Committee says one of his main priorities is discussing with residents a change in the form of government to eliminate the current strong-mayor form.
Own statementBelmar Republican CommitteeLink
04Water and sewer rates2 sourced positions
Moved to amend Ordinance 2026-07 to remove a yearly 2.5% automatic water/sewer rate increase (amendment passed 5-0, April 2026).
Council voteBelmar Mayor & Council minutes, April 28, 2026 · Apr 28, 2026Link
Voted yes to adopt Ordinance 2026-07, raising water/sewer rates, as amended (passed 5-0, April 2026).
Council voteBelmar Mayor & Council minutes, April 28, 2026 · Apr 28, 2026LinkHow the council voted
05Municipal budget1 sourced position
Voted yes to adopt the 2026 municipal budget as amended (passed 5-0, May 2026).
Council voteBelmar Mayor & Council minutes, May 12, 2026 · May 12, 2026LinkHow the council voted
06Water service lines1 sourced position
Voted no on introducing Ordinance 2026-12, which would have had the borough take back responsibility for water service lines (failed 2-3, June 2026).
Council voteBelmar Mayor & Council minutes, June 9, 2026 · Jun 9, 2026LinkHow the council voted
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Michael DeBlasio: their words and their votes on the same issue
Borough professionals
In their words
At the Oct. 7 debate, said his first step as mayor would be hiring professionals and contractors at the best price.
Oct 15, 2026 ·Star News Group · Oct 15, 2026
On the record
Voted no on awarding the redevelopment attorney legal services contract (Resolution 2026-185, passed 4-1, September 2026).
Sep 8, 2026 ·Belmar Mayor & Council minutes, Sept. 8, 2026 · Sep 8, 2026
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