Caldwell Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Kenneth
Jurgensen
Kenneth Jurgensen is running for mayor of Caldwell in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Garrett Jones.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Garrett JonesIncumbent
- 02Kenneth JurgensenYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Caldwell borough council member and IFMA Certified Facility Manager. In 2024 he was appointed to the New Jersey League of Municipalities Tax and Finance Committee.
- On the ballot as
- Democratic
Both council seats on the ballot are held by Democrats Vivian Rodeffer, who is not running for re-election, and Kenneth Jurgensen, who is running for mayor. New Jersey Hills · Oct 19, 2026
On the record: Kenneth Jurgensen
10 sourced01Civic Center1 sourced position
Voted no 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
02Parking1 sourced position
Voted no 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
03Contracts1 sourced position
Voted no on a professional service contract with Kleinfelder for up to $106,865 (passed 3-2, April 2026).
Council voteBorough Council minutes, April 7, 2026 · Apr 7, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04Budget1 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
05Infrastructure1 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
06Redevelopment1 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
07Affordable 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
08Rent control1 sourced position
Says that as council liaison to the Rent Review Board he helped preserve the borough's 2.75% annual rent increase cap.
help preserve Caldwell’s 2.75% annual rent increase cap”
Own statementPatch (campaign post) · Mar 30, 2026Link
09Capital planning1 sourced position
Jurgensen, Sagalow and Alcorta joint campaign announcement
Ticket's priorities include a comprehensive 10-year capital and asset management plan for borough facilities.
Developing a comprehensive 10-year capital and asset management plan to maintain borough facilities, extend their useful life, and control long-term costs.”
Own statementPatch (campaign post) · Mar 30, 2026Link
10Flooding1 sourced position
Jurgensen, Sagalow and Alcorta joint campaign announcement
Ticket's priorities include a stormwater retention system under the Provost Square parking lot to reduce Pine Brook flooding.
Own statementPatch (campaign post) · Mar 30, 2026Link
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