Brielle Borough Council · Nov 3, 2026
Timothy
Shaak
Timothy Shaak, the incumbent, is running for Brielle Borough Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 2 candidates are running for 2 seats.
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The race · Borough Council
- 01Timothy ShaakYou’re reading
- 02John V. ViscegliaIncumbent
Background
- About
- Brielle Borough Council member elected Council President in January 2026; he chairs Public Safety.
- On the ballot as
- Republican
In the full-term contest, the county list shows Timothy Shaak and John V. Visceglia (Republican) and 'No Nomination Made' on both Democratic lines. Monmouth County Clerk · Sep 1, 2026
On the record: Timothy Shaak
8 sourced01Borough Hall and police building2 sourced positions
Said the project was split in two: a new stand-alone police headquarters first, then the complete gutting and rehabilitation of the existing borough hall.
Own statementBrielle Mayor & Council minutes, Aug. 17, 2026 (page header misprinted as Sept. 14) · Aug 17, 2026Link
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
02Affordable housing2 sourced positions
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
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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Timothy Shaak: their words and their votes on the same issue
Borough Hall and police building
In their words
Said the project was split in two: a new stand-alone police headquarters first, then the complete gutting and rehabilitation of the existing borough hall.
Aug 17, 2026 ·Brielle Mayor & Council minutes, Aug. 17, 2026 (page header misprinted as Sept. 14) · Aug 17, 2026
On the record
Voted yes to rescind Bond Ordinance 1168 after a petition against it (passed 6-0, April 2026).
Apr 13, 2026 ·Brielle Mayor & Council minutes, April 13, 2026 · Apr 13, 2026
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