Fair Haven Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Elizabeth "Betsy"
Koch
Elizabeth "Betsy" Koch is running for mayor of Fair Haven in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Michal DiMiceli and Diana Anttonen.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Diana Anttonen
- 02Michal DiMiceli
- 03Elizabeth "Betsy" KochYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Betsy Koch is president of the Fair Haven Borough Council and a retired Knollwood School science teacher. She serves as council liaison to Engineering and Public Works and the Zoning Board.
- 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: Elizabeth "Betsy" Koch
7 sourced01Borough ordinances1 sourced position
Said that as mayor she would keep up investments in historic preservation and open space, and would revisit the sign and leaf ordinances.
would like to address the sign ordinance and leaf ordinance; I think they need to be revisited”
Own statementTwo River Times · Jun 13, 2026Link
02Affordable 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
03Business hours1 sourced position
Councilwoman Koch, as summarized in the meeting minutes; not a direct quote
Said there is a process and language on the books, and the council must be sensitive to new businesses and homes planned at the Sunoco site (June 2026).
Own statementBorough of Fair Haven · Jun 8, 2026Link
04Street closure fees1 sourced position
Councilwoman Koch, as summarized in the meeting minutes; not a direct quote
Said she would like the street closure ordinance and fees to be as restrictive as possible (June 2026).
Own statementBorough of Fair Haven · Jun 8, 2026Link
05Priorities1 sourced position
Koch, Olson and Hoey campaign announcement
Her campaign announcement with Brian Olson 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
06Experience1 sourced position
Said she has worked on budgets, public safety, infrastructure, land use, environmental issues and personnel on the council.
I have worked on budgets, public safety, infrastructure, land-use, environmental issues and personnel. I have been fiscally responsible.”
Own statementRumson-Fair Haven Retrospect · Oct 13, 2026Link
07Architect contract1 sourced position
Voted no 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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