Bernardsville Borough Council · Nov 3, 2026

Rich
Traynor

Rich Traynor (Councilman) is not on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot and will stay on the Bernardsville Borough Council after the election.

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Background

About: Bernardsville Borough Council member sworn in for a three-year term running from January 2026 to December 2028.

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01Affordable housing1 sourced position

Voted yes on Ordinance #2026-2044, a $1,238,000 bond ordinance to acquire land at 210 North Finley Avenue for affordable housing (passed 5-0 with one abstention, March 2026).
Council voteBernardsville Mayor & Council minutes, Mar. 12, 2026 · Mar 12, 2026 Link How the council voted

02Budget and taxes2 sourced positions

Voted yes on Resolution #26-101, introducing the 2026 municipal budget (passed 5-0, March 2026).
Council voteBernardsville Mayor & Council minutes, Mar. 23, 2026 · Mar 23, 2026 Link How the council voted
Voted yes on Resolution #26-116, adopting the 2026 municipal budget, which lowered the municipal tax rate (passed 5-0, April 2026).
Council voteBernardsville Mayor & Council minutes, Apr. 27, 2026 · Apr 27, 2026 Link How the council voted

03Memorial Park dam1 sourced position

as summarized in the official council minutes; not a direct quote
Said he shared concerns about the high cost but supported moving forward with removing the Memorial Park dam.
Own statementBernardsville Mayor & Council minutes, Feb. 23, 2026 · Feb 23, 2026 Link

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