Caldwell Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Garrett
Jones
Garrett Jones, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Caldwell in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Kenneth Jurgensen.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Garrett JonesYou’re reading
- 02Kenneth Jurgensen
Background
- About
- Mayor of Caldwell since 2023 who opened Garrett Jones Memorial Homes in Roseland and Cedar Grove in 2022. He is serving his second term on the New Jersey Board of Mortuary Science.
- On the ballot as
- Republican
- Endorsed by
- State Sen. Kristin Corrado; Assemblymen Al Barlas and Christopher DePhillips; Council President Barbara Buechner and council members Kris Brown and Darren Daniolowicz (slate endorsements). Patch · Mar 23, 2026
- How the press groups them
- Running on a Republican slate with council candidates Andrew Pollara and Brian Bambrick. Patch
- Campaign website
- www.caldwellrepublic.com
On the record: Garrett Jones
6 sourced01Civic Center1 sourced position
Campaign site lists putting the Old Library Building restoration out to bid, as part of a plan for a new Civic Center, among the administration's achievements.
put the restoration of the Old Library Building out to bid as part of the plan to create a new Civic Center for Caldwell”
Own statementJones, Pollara and Bambrick campaign site: AchievementsLink
02Police facility1 sourced position
as summarized in the council minutes; not a direct quote
Said the borough will work on the Old Library Building first, then the Public Safety Building (June 2026).
Own statementBorough Council minutes, June 30, 2026 · Jun 30, 2026Link
03Redevelopment2 sourced positions
On the Planning Board, voted yes to find that 315-317 Bloomfield Avenue, the former Caldwell Cinema, meets a criterion for an area in need of redevelopment (approved 7-0, May 2025).
Commission votePlanning Board minutes, May 14, 2025 · May 14, 2025Link
Jones, Pollara and Bambrick campaign platform
Slate platform says the downtown should be redeveloped, with better retail spaces, while keeping its small-town feel.
We must redevelop and reinvigorate our downtown – we should improve retail spaces and attract high-end retail businesses while preserving our small-town feel.”
Own statementJones, Pollara and Bambrick for Caldwell campaign siteLink
04Affordable housing1 sourced position
On the Planning Board, voted yes on amendments to the borough's Housing Element and Fair Share Plan (approved 9-0, Feb. 2026).
Commission votePlanning Board minutes, Feb. 25, 2026 · Feb 25, 2026Link
05Budget1 sourced position
Jones, Pollara and Bambrick campaign platform
Slate platform says the team remains committed to spending tax dollars efficiently.
We remain committed to spend your tax dollars efficiently and wisely.”
Own statementJones, Pollara and Bambrick for Caldwell campaign siteLink
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