Demarest Borough Council · Nov 3, 2026
Theodore F.
Martens
Theodore F. Martens is running for Demarest Borough Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 4 candidates are running for 2 seats.
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The race · Borough Council
- 01Adam J. CollinsIncumbent
- 02Theodore F. MartensYou’re reading
- 03Jonathan ReissIncumbent
- 04Stephen R. Tillack
Background
- About
- Theodore F. Martens is a retired PricewaterhouseCoopers partner, forensic accountant and CPA. He lists service on the Demarest Council from 1996 to 1999.
On the record: Theodore F. Martens
6 sourced01Budget and taxes2 sourced positions
Said the municipal portion of Demarest property taxes rose 32% over the last four years, more than double inflation.
Over the last 4 years the Municipal portion of our property taxes has increased by 32%, an average of 8% per annum.”
Own statementVOTE411 (League of Women Voters)Link
Said he would meet with department heads, review each line item expense and make adjustments where support is lacking.
I will personally meet with Department Heads and review each line item expense to better understand the underlying rationale and support for the amount quantified.”
Own statementVOTE411 (League of Women Voters)Link
02Affordable housing1 sourced position
Said the borough needs a more proactive plan to comply fully with the Mount Laurel Doctrine.
The Borough needs a more pro-active plan to meet the demands of fully complying with the Mount Laurel Doctrine.”
Own statementVOTE411 (League of Women Voters)Link
03Train station1 sourced position
Said too many significant decisions, such as turning the historic railroad depot into a restaurant, were made without enough community feedback.
Too many significant decisions, e.g., turning our historic Railroad Depot into a restaurant, were made without adequate feedback from the Community.”
Own statementVOTE411 (League of Women Voters)Link
04Campaign contributions1 sourced position
Pledged not to accept political contributions from vendors currently doing business with the borough.
I have made clear in my campaign literature that I will not accept any political contributions from any vendors currently doing business with the Borough of Demarest!”
Own statementVOTE411 (League of Women Voters)Link
05Climate1 sourced position
Said he would support continued public meetings of the Environmental Commission and sharing ideas on climate change with Closter, Haworth and Cresskill.
Own statementVOTE411 (League of Women Voters)Link
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