Garwood Borough Council · Nov 3, 2026
Laura
Spina-Thompson
Laura Spina-Thompson is running for Garwood Borough Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 4 candidates are running for 2 seats.
Not sure who to vote for? Answer a few questions and see which Garwood candidates agree with you, and why.
No sign-in. Your answers stay on your device. We never endorse anyone. Report an error
The race · Borough Council
- 01Karina BotoIncumbent
- 02Brenda Caffrey
- 03Laura Spina-ThompsonYou’re reading
- 04Brian Tague
Background
- About
- Republican candidate for a three-year seat on the Garwood Borough Council.
- On the ballot as
- Republican
On the record: Laura Spina-Thompson
5 sourced01Flooding2 sourced positions
as recorded in the borough council minutes; not a direct quote
Raised flooding near the Lidl site and asked whether the area could be evaluated as a location for a retention basin to help mitigate flooding.
Own statementBorough of Garwood · Jan 22, 2026Link
as recorded in the borough council minutes; not a direct quote
Asked whether Garwood has contacted the Army Corps of Engineers, which is assessing sewer, flooding and brook issues in Cranford, about possible assistance.
Own statementBorough of Garwood · Aug 14, 2025Link
02Paid parking1 sourced position
as recorded in the borough council minutes; not a direct quote
Requested a report on the average net revenue the borough gains from paid parking.
Own statementBorough of Garwood · Jan 22, 2026Link
03Paperboard redevelopment1 sourced position
as recorded in the borough council minutes; not a direct quote
Asked about the final density of the Paperboard project and whether the plans include underground water-retention reservoirs.
Own statementBorough of Garwood · Jan 6, 2026Link
04Street safety1 sourced position
as recorded in the borough council minutes; not a direct quote
Said line of sight is a problem at the intersections of Oak and South and of Lexington, Pine and East.
Own statementBorough of Garwood · Jun 26, 2025Link
Every claim links to its source and was checked against it before publishing. How this guide works
Match quiz · 2 minutes · no sign-in
See which Garwood candidates match you
Also on your Garwood ballot
See something wrong? Report an error
Something wrong or missing? Tell us what and where, with a link to a source if you have one. Reports feed the next verification run.