Fair Haven Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Michal
DiMiceli
Michal DiMiceli is running for mayor of Fair Haven in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Elizabeth "Betsy" Koch and Diana Anttonen.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Diana Anttonen
- 02Michal DiMiceliYou’re reading
- 03Elizabeth "Betsy" Koch
Background
- About
- Michal DiMiceli is Community Outreach Manager for the City of Long Branch and a Fair Haven councilwoman. She is a former member of the borough's Environmental Commission.
- On the ballot as
- Democratic
- How the press groups them
- Running together: Michal DiMiceli for mayor with Chris Rodriguez and Marian Croak for council Rumson-Fair Haven Retrospect · Oct 13, 2026
- Campaign website
- www.fhdems.org/candidates2026
On the record: Michal DiMiceli
8 sourced01Recycling and trash1 sourced position
Her campaign page says she promises to bring back weekly recycling.
Own statementFair Haven DemocratsLink
02Business hours1 sourced position
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
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
05Development and zoning1 sourced position
Said the Master Plan should be the foundation for development decisions and that the borough should look at the cumulative impact of development.
I'm particularly interested in making sure we look at the cumulative impact of development, not simply one property at a time.”
Own statementVOTE411 (League of Women Voters)Link
06Borough government1 sourced position
as reported by The Two River Times; not a direct quote
Said the mayor holds too much influence and some of it needs to go back to the council and residents.
Own statementTwo River Times · Jun 13, 2026Link
07Environment1 sourced position
Called for a strong and practical tree ordinance, better stewardship plans for natural areas, and stormwater work with the County and neighboring towns.
Own statementVOTE411 (League of Women Voters)Link
08Architect 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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