Fanwood Borough Council · Nov 3, 2026
Gary
Morris
Gary Morris is running for Fanwood Borough Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 3 candidates are running for 2 seats.
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The race · Borough Council
- 01Anthony CarterIncumbent
- 02Michael Lowenthal
- 03Gary MorrisYou’re reading
Background
- About
- South Avenue resident and Republican candidate for Fanwood Borough Council.
- On the ballot as
- Republican
The Republicans nominated one candidate, Gary Morris, for the two seats; the county list shows no nomination for the second Republican slot. Union County Clerk · Sep 3, 2026
On the record: Gary Morris
5 sourced01Tax abatements3 sourced positions
as recorded in the borough council minutes; not a direct quote
Said at the 2026 budget hearing that the borough needs to look at revenue and that without tax abatements it can bring back money.
Own statementBorough of Fanwood · May 18, 2026Link
as recorded in the borough council minutes; not a direct quote
Said the public should know about tax abatements and that they should be voted on by the council, and asked the council to look at Scotch Plains' law on abatements.
Own statementBorough of Fanwood · Jun 15, 2026Link
as reported by The Leader
Spoke against the tax abatement ordinance revision at its July 2026 hearing, saying he found the clerical error behind it and that developers should know the law.
I found the clerical error”
Forum answerThe Leader · Jul 15, 2026Link
02Meeting videos1 sourced position
as recorded in the borough council minutes; not a direct quote
Spoke about the lack of council meeting videos posted online and said they should all be available.
Own statementBorough of Fanwood · Jun 15, 2026Link
03Affordable housing1 sourced position
as recorded in the borough council minutes; not a direct quote
Said the affordable units at 40 South Avenue are not the number originally stated and that affordable units at the Soho are smaller than market-rate units.
Own statementBorough of Fanwood · May 18, 2026Link
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