Dunellen Borough Council · Nov 3, 2026
Elizabeth
VanDermark
Elizabeth VanDermark, 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 LantzIncumbent
- 03Douglas L. Meyer
- 04Elizabeth VanDermarkYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Elizabeth VanDermark has worked in business management and retail. She was unanimously appointed to the council seat held by her late husband, Councilman Harold “Hal” VanDermark, and chairs the Police & Public Safety Committee.
- 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
Elizabeth VanDermark was selected in October 2025 to fill the vacancy left by the death of Councilman Harold VanDermark, for a term expiring December 31, 2026. Dunellen Borough Council meeting minutes, October 20, 2025 · Oct 20, 2025
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: Elizabeth VanDermark
9 sourced01South 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
02Budget 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
03Train 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
04Sewer 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
05Priorities1 sourced position
Said she wants to build on her late husband's work while addressing current challenges with collaboration and common sense.
I’m grateful for the opportunity to continue that service, building on the foundation my husband helped create while working to address today’s challenges with care, collaboration, and common sense.”
Own statementDunellen's Future, Together! campaign website: Liz VanDermarkLink
06Downtown redevelopment1 sourced position
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
07Redevelopment 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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