Dunellen Borough Council · Nov 3, 2026
Crisol-Iris
Lantz
Crisol-Iris Lantz, the incumbent, is running for Dunellen Borough Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 4 candidates are running for 2 seats.
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The race · Borough Council
- 01David A. Kraemer
- 02Crisol-Iris LantzYou’re reading
- 03Douglas L. Meyer
- 04Elizabeth VanDermarkIncumbent
Background
- About
- Crisol-Iris Lantz has worked in education for 17 years, in roles from teacher to Director of Education. She was first sworn in to the Borough Council in 2024 and was unanimously appointed Council President for 2026.
- On the ballot as
- Republican
- Endorsed by
- Dunellen Republican Organization; Mayor Jason F. Cilento has expressed support InsiderNJ (press release) · May 1, 2026
- Campaign website
- dunellensfuturetogether.com
As of October 20, 2026, none of the four candidates (David A. Kraemer, Crisol-Iris Lantz, Douglas L. Meyer, Elizabeth VanDermark) had responded to the VOTE411 questionnaire. VOTE411 (League of Women Voters)
On the record: Crisol-Iris Lantz
10 sourced01Downtown redevelopment3 sourced positions
Voted yes on Ordinance 2026-12, adopting the amended and restated Dunellen Downtown Redevelopment Plan, Phase 1 (passed 5-0, May 2026).
Council voteDunellen Borough Council meeting minutes, May 18, 2026 · May 18, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Said the council has focused on pedestrian safety, the downtown and responsible growth, and that she is running to build on that.
From improving pedestrian safety to strengthening our downtown, we’ve focused on thoughtful, responsible growth. I’m running for re-election to continue building on that momentum and ensuring Dunellen remains a safe, vibrant place for all families.”
Own statementDunellen's Future, Together! campaign website: Crisol-Iris LantzLink
Dunellen's Future, Together! campaign (Crisol-Iris Lantz and Elizabeth VanDermark)
Their campaign says it is committed to continuing downtown revitalization built on new private investment.
The Dunellen's Future, Together! team is committed to sustaining this momentum and creating new opportunities for residents, businesses, and visitors alike.”
Own statementDunellen's Future, Together! campaign website: Campaign HQLink
02South Second Street townhouses2 sourced positions
Voted yes to conditionally designate K. Hovnanian as redeveloper of 130 South Second Street for a 30-unit stacked townhouse project (passed 5-0, September 2026).
Council voteDunellen Borough Council meeting minutes, September 8, 2026 · Sep 8, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on Ordinance 2026-04, adopting the South Second Street redevelopment plan for Block 85, Lot 3 (passed 6-0, March 2026).
Council voteDunellen Borough Council meeting minutes, March 2, 2026 · Mar 2, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03Budget and taxes2 sourced positions
Voted yes to adopt the 2026 municipal budget, which raises $6,877,271 by taxation for municipal purposes (passed 5-0 with one abstention, May 2026).
Council voteDunellen Borough Council meeting minutes, May 4, 2026 · May 4, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Dunellen's Future, Together! campaign (Crisol-Iris Lantz and Elizabeth VanDermark)
Their campaign platform says it will keep the municipal tax rate as low as possible while maintaining quality services.
Assuring the borough keeps the municipal tax rate as low as possible while maintaining quality services”
Own statementDunellen's Future, Together! campaign website: HomeLink
04Train station1 sourced position
Voted yes on a resolution supporting funding for the Dunellen Train Station Modernization Project (passed 6-0, April 2026).
Council voteDunellen Borough Council meeting minutes, April 6, 2026 · Apr 6, 2026LinkHow the council voted
05Sewer rates1 sourced position
Voted yes to introduce Ordinance 2026-02, setting a $375 flat sewer rate for 2026 and adding a usage-based charge from 2027 (passed on first reading 6-0, February 2026).
Council voteDunellen Borough Council meeting minutes, February 2, 2026 · Feb 2, 2026LinkHow the council voted
06Redevelopment revenue1 sourced position
Dunellen's Future, Together! campaign (Crisol-Iris Lantz and Elizabeth VanDermark)
Their campaign platform says a large portion of projected revenue from the Art Color development should be used to reduce or stabilize taxes.
advocate that a large portion of the revenues projected from the Art Color development be used to reduce or stabilize taxes in the borough’s annual budget”
Own statementDunellen's Future, Together! campaign website: HomeLink
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Crisol-Iris Lantz: their words and their votes on the same issue
Downtown redevelopment
In their words
Their campaign says it is committed to continuing downtown revitalization built on new private investment.
Dunellen's Future, Together! campaign (Crisol-Iris Lantz and Elizabeth VanDermark) ·Dunellen's Future, Together! campaign website: Campaign HQ
On the record
Voted yes on Ordinance 2026-12, adopting the amended and restated Dunellen Downtown Redevelopment Plan, Phase 1 (passed 5-0, May 2026).
May 18, 2026 ·Dunellen Borough Council meeting minutes, May 18, 2026 · May 18, 2026
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