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How the council voted

Every recorded council vote in this guide where two or more of the people we profile voted, side by side. Each line was checked against the meeting minutes it links to. Only candidates and members with a page in this guide are listed; open the minutes for the full roll call.

Bernardsville voter guide

Affordable housing

Mar 9, 2026

Ordinance #2026-2041, zoning to carry out the borough's fourth-round affordable housing settlement

Result as recorded: passed 5-0, March 2026

  • YesAl RibeiroVoted yes on Ordinance #2026-2041, zoning to carry out the borough's fourth-round affordable housing settlement (passed 5-0, March 2026).
  • YesCharlie SzromVoted yes on Ordinance #2026-2041, zoning to carry out the borough's fourth-round affordable housing settlement (passed 5-0, March 2026).
  • YesJeffrey RoosVoted yes on Ordinance #2026-2041, zoning to carry out the borough's fourth-round affordable housing settlement (passed 5-0, March 2026).
  • YesRoss ZazzarinoVoted yes on Ordinance #2026-2041, zoning to carry out the borough's fourth-round affordable housing settlement (passed 5-0, March 2026).

Bernardsville Mayor & Council minutes, Mar. 9, 2026 · Mar 9, 2026Link

Mar 12, 2026

Ordinance #2026-2044, a $1,238,000 bond ordinance to acquire land at 210 North Finley Avenue for affordable housing

Result as recorded: passed 5-0 with one abstention, March 2026

  • YesAl RibeiroVoted 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).
  • YesCharlie SzromVoted 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).
  • YesJeffrey RoosVoted 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).
  • YesRich TraynorVoted 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).
  • YesRoss ZazzarinoVoted 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).

Bernardsville Mayor & Council minutes, Mar. 12, 2026 · Mar 12, 2026Link

Budget and taxes

Mar 23, 2026

Resolution #26-101, introducing the 2026 municipal budget

Result as recorded: passed 5-0, March 2026

  • YesCharlie SzromVoted yes on Resolution #26-101, introducing the 2026 municipal budget (passed 5-0, March 2026).
  • YesJeffrey RoosVoted yes on Resolution #26-101, introducing the 2026 municipal budget (passed 5-0, March 2026).
  • YesRich TraynorVoted yes on Resolution #26-101, introducing the 2026 municipal budget (passed 5-0, March 2026).
  • YesRoss ZazzarinoVoted yes on Resolution #26-101, introducing the 2026 municipal budget (passed 5-0, March 2026).

Bernardsville Mayor & Council minutes, Mar. 23, 2026 · Mar 23, 2026Link

Apr 27, 2026

Resolution #26-116, adopting the 2026 municipal budget, which lowered the municipal tax rate

Result as recorded: passed 5-0, April 2026

  • YesCharlie SzromVoted yes on Resolution #26-116, adopting the 2026 municipal budget, which lowered the municipal tax rate (passed 5-0, April 2026).
  • YesJeffrey RoosVoted yes on Resolution #26-116, adopting the 2026 municipal budget, which lowered the municipal tax rate (passed 5-0, April 2026).
  • YesRich TraynorVoted yes on Resolution #26-116, adopting the 2026 municipal budget, which lowered the municipal tax rate (passed 5-0, April 2026).
  • YesRoss ZazzarinoVoted yes on Resolution #26-116, adopting the 2026 municipal budget, which lowered the municipal tax rate (passed 5-0, April 2026).

Bernardsville Mayor & Council minutes, Apr. 27, 2026 · Apr 27, 2026Link

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