High Bridge Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Kelly
Matos
Kelly Matos is running for mayor of High Bridge in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Al Schweikert.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Kelly MatosYou’re reading
- 02Al Schweikert
Background
- About
- High Bridge Borough Council President and business owner, elected to the council in 2024. She chaired the High Bridge Historical Committee from 2021 to 2023.
- On the ballot as
- Democratic
- Campaign website
- provn.org/matos-brosnan-and-ferry-for-high-bridge
On the record: Kelly Matos
13 sourced01Budget and taxes4 sourced positions
joint platform of Matos, Brosnan, and Ferry for High Bridge
Their joint platform calls for reducing municipal costs through shared services.
Reduce municipal costs thorough shared services.”
Own statementMatos, Brosnan, and Ferry for High Bridge (campaign site)Link
Voted yes on adopting the 2026 municipal budget, Resolution 130-2026 (passed 5-1, June 25, 2026).
Council voteBorough of High Bridge · Jun 25, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted no on introducing the 2026 municipal budget, Resolution 115-2026 (failed 2-4, April 23, 2026).
Council voteBorough of High Bridge · Apr 23, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on introducing the 2026 municipal budget, Resolution 130-2026 (passed 6-0, May 14, 2026).
Council voteBorough of High Bridge · May 14, 2026LinkHow the council voted
02Golf course2 sourced positions
joint platform of Matos, Brosnan, and Ferry for High Bridge
Their joint platform calls for a self-sustaining operation at the borough golf course.
Establish a self-sustaining operation at the course.”
Own statementMatos, Brosnan, and Ferry for High Bridge (campaign site)Link
Voted yes on Resolution 170-2026, authorizing a request for proposals for the golf course (passed 6-0, July 16, 2026).
Council voteBorough of High Bridge · Jul 16, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03Water and sewer3 sourced positions
joint platform of Matos, Brosnan, and Ferry for High Bridge
Their joint platform calls for prioritizing sewer repairs to cut inflow and infiltration costs.
Prioritize sewer repairs to eradicate Inflow & Infiltration (I&I) expenses.”
Own statementMatos, Brosnan, and Ferry for High Bridge (campaign site)Link
Voted yes on adopting Ordinance 2026-013, a $3,500,000 bond for water main replacement in the Jenny Jump neighborhood (passed 5-0 with one abstention, September 10, 2026).
Council voteBorough of High Bridge · Sep 10, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on Resolution 067-2026, setting utility rates and fees (passed 6-0, January 22, 2026).
Council voteBorough of High Bridge · Jan 22, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04Professional contracts1 sourced position
Voted no on Resolution 131-2026, amending the pay-to-play non-fair and open process for professional contracts (passed 4-3 with the mayor's vote, May 28, 2026).
Council voteBorough of High Bridge · May 28, 2026LinkHow the council voted
05Council committees1 sourced position
Voted no on Resolution 050-2026, the mayor's council committee assignments (passed 4-3 with the mayor's vote, January 22, 2026).
Council voteBorough of High Bridge · Jan 22, 2026LinkHow the council voted
06Affordable housing1 sourced position
Voted yes on adopting Ordinance 2026-004, updating the borough's affordable housing rules to match state rules (passed 6-0, March 12, 2026).
Council voteBorough of High Bridge · Mar 12, 2026LinkHow the council voted
07Past candidacies1 sourced position
Ran for Borough Council in 2023 as a Democratic candidate (won).
Own statementHunterdon County · Nov 7, 2023Link
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Kelly Matos: their words and their votes on the same issue
Budget and taxes
In their words
Their joint platform calls for reducing municipal costs through shared services.
joint platform of Matos, Brosnan, and Ferry for High Bridge ·Matos, Brosnan, and Ferry for High Bridge (campaign site)
On the record
Voted no on introducing the 2026 municipal budget, Resolution 115-2026 (failed 2-4, April 23, 2026).
Apr 23, 2026 ·Borough of High Bridge · Apr 23, 2026
Voted yes on introducing the 2026 municipal budget, Resolution 130-2026 (passed 6-0, May 14, 2026).
May 14, 2026 ·Borough of High Bridge · May 14, 2026
Golf course
In their words
Their joint platform calls for a self-sustaining operation at the borough golf course.
joint platform of Matos, Brosnan, and Ferry for High Bridge ·Matos, Brosnan, and Ferry for High Bridge (campaign site)
On the record
Voted yes on Resolution 170-2026, authorizing a request for proposals for the golf course (passed 6-0, July 16, 2026).
Jul 16, 2026 ·Borough of High Bridge · Jul 16, 2026
Water and sewer
In their words
Their joint platform calls for prioritizing sewer repairs to cut inflow and infiltration costs.
joint platform of Matos, Brosnan, and Ferry for High Bridge ·Matos, Brosnan, and Ferry for High Bridge (campaign site)
On the record
Voted yes on Resolution 067-2026, setting utility rates and fees (passed 6-0, January 22, 2026).
Jan 22, 2026 ·Borough of High Bridge · Jan 22, 2026
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