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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Kenilworth Borough Council Election 2026

2 of 6 council seats are on the ballot, with 4 candidates running. Updated Oct 20, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check

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Nov 3Election Day

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The candidates

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Voters choose two of four candidates for at-large Borough Council seats with three-year terms; the mayor is not on the 2026 ballot.

Early voting begins · Oct 24

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Already on the council, not on the ballot

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What the next council decides

01CoreWeave data center at the former Merck site4 sourced facts

Where it standsThe Planning Board approved CoreWeave's proposal for the former Merck site in May 2025. The council has not yet executed a redevelopment agreement with CoreWeave.

What's on the tableThe council will decide whether to approve a redevelopment agreement with CoreWeave and what conditions it contains.

02Affordable housing obligation4 sourced facts

Where it standsThe court set Kenilworth's Fourth Round obligation at a Present Need of 35 and Prospective Need of 208. In March 2026 the council adopted four overlay zones for multifamily housing with affordable set-asides.

What's on the tableThe council will decide whether further zoning changes are needed to meet the borough's affordable housing obligation.

03Shared public works with Roselle Park3 sourced facts

Where it standsKenilworth provides public works services to Roselle Park under a shared services agreement adopted in June 2025.

What's on the tableThe next council will oversee the agreement and decide what further costs and services to share.

04Budget and property taxes3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council adopted the 2026 municipal budget 6-0 on May 6, 2026.

What's on the tableThe next council will adopt the 2027 municipal budget.

05Rules for public comment3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council introduced Ordinance 2026-14 on meetings and public participation on Sept. 2, 2026. The Borough Attorney reported on a revised version on Sept. 16, 2026.

What's on the tableThe council will decide whether to adopt new rules for public comment at its meetings.

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  1. 1. Should Kenilworth allow apartments with affordable units in its overlay zones?

  2. 2. Should Kenilworth share public works services with Roselle Park?

  3. 3. What should come first in Kenilworth's budget?

Seat the councilSeat the Council →Pick a winner for each open seat and see where the resulting council stands on each issue.On the recordHow the council voted7 council decisions, each member's vote side by side, with a link to the minutes.

Key dates

The seat math

5 stay (not up this year): Joseph Finistrella, Linda Karlovitch, William Mauro, Douglas Piper, Savino Scorese2 on this ballot

6 council seats plus a mayor who doesn't vote on council items. The council decides by a 4-vote majority.

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