Hasbrouck Heights Borough Council · Nov 3, 2026
Michael
Sickels
Michael Sickels, the incumbent, is running for Hasbrouck Heights Borough Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 3 candidates are running for 2 seats.
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The race · Borough Council
- 01David D'Alessandro
- 02Michael SickelsYou’re reading
- 03Charlotte SodoraIncumbent
Background
- About
- Michael Sickels is a Hasbrouck Heights councilman and principal of Euclid Elementary School. He has taught in the borough's schools for over twenty years.
- On the ballot as
- Republican
Michael Sickels and Charlotte Sodora are the Republican candidates; David D'Alessandro is the Democratic candidate for the same two seats. New Jersey Globe
On the record: Michael Sickels
6 sourced012026 budget3 sourced positions
Made the motion to approve Resolution 110, introducing the 2026 municipal budget (carried unanimously, Apr. 2026).
Council voteBorough of Hasbrouck Heights · Apr 14, 2026Link
Seconded the motion to approve Resolution 129, the public hearing and adoption of the 2026 budget (carried unanimously, May 2026).
Council voteBorough of Hasbrouck Heights · May 12, 2026Link
as recorded in the meeting minutes; not a direct quote
Recognized that through the work on the budget, the goal is budgeting for the future.
Own statementBorough of Hasbrouck Heights · May 12, 2026Link
02Capital bonds1 sourced position
Seconded the motion to adopt Ordinance 2610, a bond ordinance appropriating $2,267,000 for public improvements and equipment (carried unanimously, July 2026).
Council voteBorough of Hasbrouck Heights · Jul 14, 2026Link
03Property maintenance1 sourced position
Made the motion to adopt Ordinance 2598 amending the property maintenance code section on premises conditions (carried unanimously, Mar. 2026).
Council voteBorough of Hasbrouck Heights · Mar 24, 2026Link
04Voter guide1 sourced position
as shown on the VOTE411 page
Listed as not yet responding to the League of Women Voters VOTE411 candidate questionnaire.
Own statementLeague of Women Voters VOTE411Link
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Michael Sickels: their words and their votes on the same issue
2026 budget
In their words
Recognized that through the work on the budget, the goal is budgeting for the future.
May 12, 2026 ·as recorded in the meeting minutes; not a direct quote ·Borough of Hasbrouck Heights · May 12, 2026
On the record
Made the motion to approve Resolution 110, introducing the 2026 municipal budget (carried unanimously, Apr. 2026).
Apr 14, 2026 ·Borough of Hasbrouck Heights · Apr 14, 2026
Seconded the motion to approve Resolution 129, the public hearing and adoption of the 2026 budget (carried unanimously, May 2026).
May 12, 2026 ·Borough of Hasbrouck Heights · May 12, 2026
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