Elizabeth City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Manny Grova, Jr.
Manny Grova, Jr. (Elizabeth City Council Member) is not on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot and will stay on the Elizabeth City Council after the election.
Practicing attorney and lifelong Elizabeth resident; City Council president since Jan. 1, 2026.
Where Manny Grova, Jr. stands: positions on the record
Rent control2 sourced positions
After the July 2026 court ruling, said the council could adopt a $20 cap by ordinance so the question would not need to go on the ballot.
“If we pass an ordinance to impose a $20 cap, then it doesn’t have to go on the ballot.”
Own statementNJ.com
Voted yes on Ordinance 6072, extending the rent control law to Dec. 31, 2026 (adopted 6-0, Dec. 2024).
Council voteElizabeth City Council minutes, Dec. 10, 2024 · Dec 10, 2024
Tax exemptions2 sourced positions
Voted no on transferring the long-term tax exemption for 620 First Avenue to a new owner (defeated 0-8, Jan. 2025).
Council voteElizabeth City Council minutes, Jan. 14, 2025 · Jan 14, 2025
Voted yes on Ordinance 6265, transferring the long-term tax exemption for 620 First Avenue to Magill Center Urban Renewal, LLC (adopted 9-0, April 2026).
Council voteElizabeth City Council minutes, April 14, 2026 · Apr 14, 2026
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