Fort Lee Borough Council · Nov 3, 2026
Harvey Sohmer
Councilmember; term ends 2027Borough of Fort Lee
Harvey Sohmer (Councilmember) is not on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot and will stay on the Fort Lee Borough Council after the election.
Fort Lee councilmember first elected in January 2008.
Where Harvey Sohmer stands: positions on the record
Municipal budget and spending cap1 sourced position
Voted yes on the ordinance letting the 2026 budget exceed the spending cap and set up a cap bank (adopted 5-0, one absent, June 2026).
Council voteBorough of Fort Lee · Jun 18, 2026
Municipal budget1 sourced position
Voted yes to adopt the 2026 municipal budget (5-0, one absent, June 2026).
Council voteBorough of Fort Lee · Jun 18, 2026
Redevelopment2 sourced positions
Voted yes to adopt the Area 14 (453-459 Main Street) redevelopment plan ordinance (4-0, one abstention, one absent, Aug. 2026).
Council voteBorough of Fort Lee · Aug 13, 2026
Voted yes to introduce the Area 11 "The Presidential" redevelopment plan ordinance (5-0, one absent, Aug. 2026).
Council voteBorough of Fort Lee · Aug 13, 2026
Capital borrowing1 sourced position
Voted yes on the $1,858,600 capital improvements bond ordinance (adopted 5-0, one absent, Aug. 2026).
Council voteBorough of Fort Lee · Aug 13, 2026
Retail pet sales1 sourced position
Voted yes to introduce the ordinance prohibiting retail pet stores from selling dogs and cats (5-0, one absent, Aug. 2026).
Council voteBorough of Fort Lee · Aug 13, 2026
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