Boonton Town Council · Nov 3, 2026
James
Lynch
Mayor; term expires December 31, 2027Morris County Clerk · Aug 7, 2026
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Background
- About
- Mayor of Boonton, whose term expires December 31, 2027.
On the record: James Lynch
7 sourced01Pride flag ordinance2 sourced positions
Voted no on Ordinance 11-26, which adds the LGBTQ+ Pride flag at Grace Lord Park each June (5-4 with the mayor voting no, May 2026); the mayor then announced a veto.
Council voteMayor & Town Council meeting minutes, May 18, 2026 · May 18, 2026Link
as summarized in the council minutes; not a direct quote
Announced he would veto Ordinance 11-26, saying he does not believe a flag other than the U.S. flag should fly on the flagpole.
Own statementMayor & Town Council meeting minutes, May 18, 2026 · May 18, 2026Link
02Water plant and PFAS1 sourced position
Voted yes on Ordinance 15-26, a $6,000,000 bond for PFAS treatment at the Wellfield Water Treatment Plant (passed 8-0, June 2026).
Council voteMayor & Town Council meeting minutes, June 1, 2026 · Jun 1, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03Downtown housing review2 sourced positions
Voted yes on Ordinance 27-26, which ends fast-track site plan waivers for new or expanded homes in the B-1 downtown district (passed 8-0, October 2026).
Council voteMayor & Town Council meeting minutes, Oct. 5, 2026 · Oct 5, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Moved the Planning Board recommendation to exclude residential uses from the expedited site plan waiver process (passed 11-0, June 2026).
Commission votePlanning Board meeting minutes, June 10, 2026 · Jun 10, 2026Link
04Snow parking1 sourced position
Voted yes on Ordinance 26-26, banning overnight street parking during 3+ inches of snow, with a court appearance and at least a $100 penalty (passed 8-0, September 2026).
Council voteMayor & Town Council meeting minutes, Sept. 21, 2026 · Sep 21, 2026LinkHow the council voted
05Budget and taxes1 sourced position
Mayor's 2026 reorganization address
Said the 2025 budget increase was under 2% even though health insurance costs rose more than 20%.
We delivered an annual budget with a less than 2% increase, which was quite a challenge when you consider our health insurance costs which is our second largest dollar cost item increased by more than 20%.”
Own statementMayor & Town Council reorganization meeting minutes, Jan. 1, 2026 · Jan 1, 2026Link
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Pride flag
In their words
Announced he would veto Ordinance 11-26, saying he does not believe a flag other than the U.S. flag should fly on the flagpole.
May 18, 2026 ·as summarized in the council minutes; not a direct quote ·Mayor & Town Council meeting minutes, May 18, 2026 · May 18, 2026
On the record
Voted no on Ordinance 11-26, which adds the LGBTQ+ Pride flag at Grace Lord Park each June (5-4 with the mayor voting no, May 2026); the mayor then announced a veto.
May 18, 2026 ·Mayor & Town Council meeting minutes, May 18, 2026 · May 18, 2026
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