Emerson Borough Council · Nov 3, 2026
Michael
Timmerman
Michael Timmerman, the incumbent, is running for Emerson Borough Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 4 candidates are running for 2 seats.
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The race · Borough Council
- 01Julia Guttilla
- 02Venessa Manzano
- 03Ashley RiceIncumbent
- 04Michael TimmermanYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Michael Timmerman is an Emerson councilman who chairs the council's Finance Committee. He is general manager of a New York City hotel, according to Pascack Press.
- How the press groups them
- Pascack Press reports Mayor Danielle DiPaola is running with Republican council members Michael Timmerman and Ashley Rice. Pascack Press · Oct 16, 2026
The official sample ballot lists Danielle DiPaola and Joseph Solimando III for mayor, and Michael Timmerman, Ashley Rice, Julia Guttilla and Venessa Manzano for two council seats. Bergen County Clerk · Nov 3, 2026
On the record: Michael Timmerman
12 sourced012026 budget2 sourced positions
Voted yes on adopting the 2026 municipal budget (passed 5-0, May 2026).
Council voteBorough of Emerson · May 5, 2026LinkHow the council voted
At the May 2026 budget adoption, the minutes record him saying the budget keeps spending in line while starting park projects, and that taxes have stayed very stable.
Own statementBorough of Emerson · May 5, 2026Link
02State zoning bill S-18361 sourced position
Voted yes on Resolution 146-26 opposing state Senate Bill S-1836 (passed 5-0 on the consent agenda, May 2026).
Council voteBorough of Emerson · May 5, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03Property revaluation2 sourced positions
Voted yes on Resolution 131-26 to initiate a boroughwide revaluation program (passed 5-0 on the consent agenda, April 2026).
Council voteBorough of Emerson · Apr 21, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on introducing Ordinance 1725-26, a $445,000 special emergency appropriation for the revaluation of all real property (5-0, June 2026).
Council voteBorough of Emerson · Jun 23, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04Affordable housing2 sourced positions
Voted yes on introducing Ordinance 1714-26 to revise the required affordable set-aside in the multifamily affordable housing overlay zone (6-0, February 2026).
Council voteBorough of Emerson · Feb 17, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on adopting Ordinance 1714-26 to revise the required affordable set-aside in the multifamily affordable housing overlay zone (adopted 4-0, March 2026).
Council voteBorough of Emerson · Mar 16, 2026Link
05Budget cap bank1 sourced position
Voted yes on Ordinance 1715-26 to exceed the municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank (adopted 5-0, April 2026).
Council voteBorough of Emerson · Apr 21, 2026LinkHow the council voted
06Development1 sourced position
DiPaola, Timmerman & Rice campaign, as quoted by Pascack Press
The Republican ticket says growth must be balanced against preserving the borough's character.
Growth and development must balance opportunity with the character of our community.”
Own statementPascack Press · Oct 16, 2026Link
07Local economy1 sourced position
DiPaola, Timmerman & Rice campaign, as reported by Pascack Press
The Republican ticket proposes creating an Economic Advisory Committee to help retain existing businesses and attract new ones.
Own statementPascack Press · Oct 16, 2026Link
08Voter guide1 sourced position
Had not responded to the League of Women Voters VOTE411 candidate questionnaire as of October 20, 2026.
Own statementVOTE411 (League of Women Voters)Link
09Past candidacies1 sourced position
Ran for Emerson Borough Council in 2023 (won).
Own statementBergen County Clerk · Nov 7, 2023Link
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Michael Timmerman: their words and their votes on the same issue
2026 budget
In their words
At the May 2026 budget adoption, the minutes record him saying the budget keeps spending in line while starting park projects, and that taxes have stayed very stable.
May 5, 2026 ·Borough of Emerson · May 5, 2026
On the record
Voted yes on adopting the 2026 municipal budget (passed 5-0, May 2026).
May 5, 2026 ·Borough of Emerson · May 5, 2026
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