Caldwell Borough Council · Nov 3, 2026
Barbara
Buechner
Council member; took the oath of office January 7, 2025Borough Council minutes, Jan. 7, 2025 (reorganization) · Jan 7, 2025
Barbara Buechner (Council member) is not on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot and will stay on the Caldwell Borough Council after the election.
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On the record: Barbara Buechner
7 sourced01Civic Center2 sourced positions
Voted yes on a $2,190,000 construction contract with H&S Construction for the Caldwell Civic Center project (passed 5-1, May 2026).
Council voteBorough Council minutes, May 19, 2026 · May 19, 2026LinkHow the council voted
as summarized in the council minutes; not a direct quote
Said the Old Library Building is a focal point of the town (May 2026).
Own statementBorough Council minutes, May 19, 2026 · May 19, 2026Link
02Parking1 sourced position
Voted yes on buying parking kiosks to replace the borough's parking meters, for up to $145,917.50 (passed 5-1, Sept. 2026).
Council voteBorough Council minutes, Sept. 15, 2026 · Sep 15, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03Budget1 sourced position
Voted yes on adopting the 2026 municipal budget (passed 5-0, May 2026).
Council voteBorough Council minutes, May 5, 2026 · May 5, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04Infrastructure1 sourced position
Voted yes on bond ordinances for sewer treatment plant sand filters and for various capital improvements (both passed 6-0, Aug. 2026).
Council voteBorough Council minutes, Aug. 11, 2026 · Aug 11, 2026LinkHow the council voted
05Redevelopment1 sourced position
Voted yes on a consent agenda that designated Block 22, Lot 20 an area in need of redevelopment for non-condemnation purposes (approved 5-0, June 2025).
Council voteBorough Council minutes, June 17, 2025 · Jun 17, 2025LinkHow the council voted
06Affordable housing1 sourced position
Voted yes on a consent agenda that endorsed the borough's Housing Element and Fair Share Plan (approved 5-0, June 2025).
Council voteBorough Council minutes, June 17, 2025 · Jun 17, 2025LinkHow the council voted
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