Edgewater Borough Council · Nov 3, 2026
Jose Luis
Vidal
Jose Luis Vidal, the incumbent, is running for Edgewater Borough Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 4 candidates are running for 2 seats.
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The race · Borough Council
- 01Rinaldy A. GutierrezIncumbent
- 02Frank A. Khoury
- 03Krassimir Tassev
- 04Jose Luis VidalYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Jose Luis Vidal is an Edgewater councilman and the council's liaison to Finance, Tax, and Insurance. He previously served on the Palisades Park council, including two terms as council president.
- On the ballot as
- Democratic
Democratic Councilmembers Rinaldy Gutierrez and Jose Vidal are seeking re-election, challenged by Republicans Frank Khoury and Krassimir Tassev. New Jersey Globe
On the record: Jose Luis Vidal
5 sourced01Spending and budget2 sourced positions
His borough bio says he has worked to reduce expenditures and save taxpayer dollars.
worked to reduce expenditures and save taxpayer dollars”
Own statementBorough of EdgewaterLink
His borough bio says he brought borough health care and police overtime costs to the forefront of budget discussions.
the staggering costs of the Borough’s health care and police overtime”
Own statementBorough of EdgewaterLink
02Budget cap1 sourced position
Voted yes on the 2026 ordinance to exceed the municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank (Ordinance 2026-005) (carried 6-0, May 2026).
Council voteBorough of Edgewater · May 4, 2026LinkHow the council voted
032026 budget1 sourced position
Made the motion to adopt the resolution adopting the 2026 municipal budget (carried 6-0, May 2026).
Council voteBorough of Edgewater · May 4, 2026Link
04Fire engine bond1 sourced position
Was among the five members in favor of Ordinance 2026-009, which appropriates $1,400,000 and authorizes $1,330,000 in bonds or notes to acquire a fire engine (carried 5-1, Councilman Gutierrez abstaining, June 2026).
Council voteBorough of Edgewater · Jun 15, 2026Link
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