Chatham Borough Council · Nov 3, 2026
Joseph
Barrette
Joseph Barrette is running for Chatham Borough Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 3 candidates are running for 2 seats.
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The race · Borough Council
- 01Joseph BarretteYou’re reading
- 02Nicholas Eck
- 03Sophia Hull
Background
- About
- Commercial real estate professional and member of the borough's Zoning Board of Adjustment. His campaign site says his early career focused on municipal finance and affordable housing.
- On the ballot as
- Republican
- Campaign website
- sites.google.com/view/barretteforchathamborough/home
On the record: Joseph Barrette
5 sourced01Development1 sourced position
Says smart redevelopment and downtown revitalization are essential to the borough's prosperity.
Smart redevelopment and downtown revitalization are essential to Chatham's future prosperity.”
Own statementBarrette for Chatham Borough Council campaign siteLink
02Downtown businesses1 sourced position
Lists filling vacant storefronts with thriving businesses among his goals.
Bridge the gap between vacant storefronts and thriving businesses”
Own statementBarrette for Chatham Borough Council campaign siteLink
03Zoning1 sourced position
On the Zoning Board of Adjustment, moved to approve and voted yes on a 218 Washington Avenue addition needing building and lot coverage variances (approved 5-2, July 2026).
Commission voteZoning Board of Adjustment meeting minutes, July 22, 2026 · Jul 22, 2026Link
04Past candidacies2 sourced positions
Ran for Chatham Borough Council in 2025 (lost).
Own statementMorris County Clerk · Nov 4, 2025Link
Ran for Chatham Borough Council in 2024 (lost).
Own statementMorris County Clerk · Nov 5, 2024Link
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