Bridgeton Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
J. Curtis Edwards
Candidate for Mayor
J. Curtis Edwards is running for mayor of Bridgeton in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Teodoro Martinez.
Voter registration deadline · Tue, Oct 13, 2026
Bridgeton City Council member since 2015 and CEO of CompleteCare Health Network. A U.S. Navy veteran, he began public service on the Bridgeton Board of Education.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Team Edwards
J. Curtis Edwards, a council member since 2015, is running for mayor, and Angelia Edwards is running for his council seat, according to Front Runner New Jersey. Front Runner New Jersey · Apr 30, 2026
Where J. Curtis Edwards stands: positions on the record
Budget and taxes1 sourced position
as reported by Front Runner New Jersey
Said that only 43% of Bridgeton's properties are taxable and that the city must raise revenue by bringing in more businesses or reduce expenses.
“The dollars just aren’t there. We either have to increase revenue by bringing in more businesses or reduce expenses.”
Own statementFront Runner New Jersey · Apr 30, 2026
Library referendum1 sourced position
Said at the July 21, 2026 meeting that the decision is ultimately up to the taxpayers of Bridgeton.
Own statementBridgeton City Council meeting minutes, July 21, 2026 · Jul 21, 2026
Federal immigration agents on city property1 sourced position
as recorded in the meeting minutes
Said at the July 21, 2026 meeting that he supports an ordinance banning federal agents from city property.
Own statementBridgeton City Council meeting minutes, July 21, 2026 · Jul 21, 2026
Municipal budget1 sourced position
Voted yes to adopt the 2026 municipal budget, Resolution 118-26 (passed 5-0, June 30, 2026).
Council voteBridgeton City Council meeting minutes, June 30, 2026 (special meeting) · Jun 30, 2026
Redevelopment tax exemption1 sourced position
Voted yes on the ordinance amending the long-term tax exemption for Eastern Pacific Development's Phase I redevelopment project (passed 3-0 with one abstention and one absent, July 21, 2026).
Council voteBridgeton City Council meeting minutes, July 21, 2026 · Jul 21, 2026
Questionnaire1 sourced position
Had not responded to the VOTE411 candidate questionnaire as of October 2026.
Own statementVOTE411 (League of Women Voters)
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