Brielle Borough Council · Nov 3, 2026
Michael A.
Gianforte
Council Member; took the oath of office for a new term in January 2026Brielle Mayor & Council minutes, Jan. 5, 2026 (organization meeting) · Jan 5, 2026
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Background
- About
- Brielle Borough Council member named chair of the Public Works Committee in January 2026.
On the record: Michael A. Gianforte
8 sourced01Affordable housing3 sourced positions
Said the affordable housing plan was the right course for the borough and that delaying action because the obligation might change was not advisable.
Own statementBrielle Mayor & Council minutes, Feb. 23, 2026 · Feb 23, 2026Link
Voted yes on the ordinance allowing 100% affordable units at the Borough Hall site (passed 5-0, Feb. 2026).
Council voteBrielle Mayor & Council minutes, Feb. 23, 2026 · Feb 23, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on the ordinance creating a Borrie Avenue affordable housing zone (passed 5-0, Feb. 2026).
Council voteBrielle Mayor & Council minutes, Feb. 23, 2026 · Feb 23, 2026LinkHow the council voted
02Borough Hall and police building1 sourced position
Voted yes to rescind Bond Ordinance 1168 after a petition against it (passed 6-0, April 2026).
Council voteBrielle Mayor & Council minutes, April 13, 2026 · Apr 13, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03Water rates1 sourced position
Voted yes on the water and sewer rate ordinance that cut the minimum charge to $175 and raised excess-use charges (passed 5-0, Jan. 2026).
Council voteBrielle Mayor & Council minutes, Jan. 26, 2026 · Jan 26, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04Budget and taxes2 sourced positions
Voted yes on the ordinance letting the 2026 budget exceed the appropriation cap, from 2% to 3.5% (passed 5-0, March 2026).
Council voteBrielle Mayor & Council minutes, March 9, 2026 · Mar 9, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes to adopt the 2026 municipal budget of $14,167,912.29, Resolution 26-87 (passed 6-0, May 2026).
Council voteBrielle Mayor & Council minutes, May 11, 2026 · May 11, 2026LinkHow the council voted
05Lot coverage1 sourced position
Voted yes on the ordinance limiting impervious lot coverage to 50% in all zones (passed 6-0, Aug. 2026).
Council voteBrielle Mayor & Council minutes, Aug. 17, 2026 (page header misprinted as Sept. 14) · Aug 17, 2026LinkHow the council voted
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Michael A. Gianforte: their words and their votes on the same issue
Affordable housing
In their words
Said the affordable housing plan was the right course for the borough and that delaying action because the obligation might change was not advisable.
Feb 23, 2026 ·Brielle Mayor & Council minutes, Feb. 23, 2026 · Feb 23, 2026
On the record
Voted yes on the ordinance creating a Borrie Avenue affordable housing zone (passed 5-0, Feb. 2026).
Feb 23, 2026 ·Brielle Mayor & Council minutes, Feb. 23, 2026 · Feb 23, 2026
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