Clifton City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Richard Mejia

Candidate for City Council

19 candidates · 7 seats4 sourced positions

Richard Mejia is running for Clifton City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 19 candidates are running for 7 seats.

Election Day · Tue, Nov 3, 2026

Richie Mejia is a university project manager and former Clifton Board of Education member.

Where Richard Mejia stands: positions on the record

Candidate pitch1 sourced position

Announced his candidacy, citing a Business Administration degree from Felician University and service on the Board of Education.
“My goal is to inspire a renewed sense of pride in our community through lasting progress”
Own statementInsiderNJ, Richie Mejia announces run (campaign press release)

Budget and taxes1 sourced position

as reported by The Clifton Times; not a direct quote
Pointed to grants and shared services as ways to improve services without raising taxes.
Forum answerThe Clifton Times, Clifton's council candidates face the voters · Sep 24, 2026

Quality of life1 sourced position

as reported by The Clifton Times; not a direct quote
Said council members are responsible for making sure the city is well-run, and called for properly funding the Quality of Life Task Force.
Forum answerThe Clifton Times, Clifton's council candidates face the voters · Sep 24, 2026

Top priorities1 sourced position

as reported by The Clifton Times; not a direct quote
Named the budget deficit and quality of life as his two day-one priorities.
Forum answerThe Clifton Times, Clifton's council candidates face the voters · Sep 24, 2026

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