Fanwood Borough Council · Nov 3, 2026
Erin McElroy
Barker
Councilmember; term ends December 2027Wikipedia
Erin McElroy Barker (Councilmember) is not on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot and will stay on the Fanwood Borough Council after the election.
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- Fanwood councilwoman and member of the Fanwood Democratic Committee.
On the record: Erin McElroy Barker
4 sourced01Shared services1 sourced position
Voted yes on a consent agenda including Resolution 2026-08-181, a shared services agreement with Scotch Plains for chief financial officer and purchasing agent services (adopted 5-0, Aug. 2026).
Council voteBorough of Fanwood · Aug 13, 2026LinkHow the council voted
02Budget and taxes1 sourced position
Voted yes on Resolution 2025-06-112, adopting the CY 2025 municipal budget as amended (adopted 5-0, June 2025).
Council voteBorough of Fanwood · Jun 16, 2025LinkHow the council voted
03Tax abatements2 sourced positions
as recorded in the borough council minutes; not a direct quote
Said she agrees the tax abatement ordinance is no longer needed but that the borough must hold to the agreements already in place.
Own statementBorough of Fanwood · Jul 13, 2026Link
Wrote that Fanwood no longer needs short-term tax abatements and that the program will end once current projects are complete or in 24 months.
We all agree that Fanwood no longer needs these types of tax abatements to attract development/investment.”
Own statementFanwood Democratic Committee · Jul 17, 2026Link
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