Fair Haven Borough Council · Nov 3, 2026
Brian W.
Olson
Brian W. Olson, the incumbent, is running for Fair Haven Borough Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 4 candidates are running for 2 seats.
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The race · Borough Council
- 01Marian Croak
- 02Kristen A. Hoey
- 03Brian W. OlsonYou’re reading
- 04Christopher Rodriguez
Background
- About
- Brian W. Olson is a municipal bond underwriter. He holds an economics degree from Hamline University and an MBA from Duke University.
- On the ballot as
- Republican
- How the press groups them
- Running together: Betsy Koch for mayor with Kristen Hoey and Brian Olson for council Rumson-Fair Haven Retrospect · Oct 13, 2026
On the record: Brian W. Olson
7 sourced01Data centers1 sourced position
Councilman Olson, as summarized in the meeting minutes; not a direct quote
Asked whether the borough could regulate any entity using more than a set amount of power and water, rather than targeting data centers (June 2026).
Own statementBorough of Fair Haven · Jun 22, 2026Link
02Business hours2 sourced positions
Voted no on introducing Ordinance 2026-09, ending the exception that let a municipal agency approve business hours outside 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. through site plan approval (introduced 3-2, April 2026).
Council voteBorough of Fair Haven · Apr 27, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Councilman Olson, as summarized in the meeting minutes; not a direct quote
Said the borough has a noise ordinance and police can respond if someone makes a lot of noise overnight (June 2026).
Own statementBorough of Fair Haven · Jun 8, 2026Link
03Affordable housing1 sourced position
Voted yes on Ordinance 2026-07, permitting inclusionary multi-family housing in the Methodist Church affordable housing overlay zone (AHO-5) (adopted 6-0, March 2026).
Council voteBorough of Fair Haven · Mar 9, 2026LinkHow the council voted
042026 budget1 sourced position
Voted yes on adopting the 2026 municipal budget (adopted 5-0, April 2026).
Council voteBorough of Fair Haven · Apr 27, 2026LinkHow the council voted
05Priorities1 sourced position
Koch, Olson and Hoey campaign announcement
His campaign announcement with Betsy Koch and Kristen Hoey cites a shared commitment to fiscal responsibility, thoughtful progress and preserving Fair Haven's character.
Own statementInsider NJ (press release) · Apr 17, 2026Link
06Architect contract1 sourced position
Voted yes on Resolution 2025-240, extending the borough architect's contract through Sept. 30, 2025 (passed 4-3 with Mayor Halpern's vote, September 2025).
Council voteBorough of Fair Haven · Sep 8, 2025LinkHow the council voted
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