Kenilworth Borough Council · Nov 3, 2026
Patrick
Boyle
Patrick Boyle, the incumbent, is running for Kenilworth Borough Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 4 candidates are running for 2 seats.
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The race · Borough Council
- 01Patrick BoyleYou’re reading
- 02John Ferreira
- 03Scott Pentz
- 04Fred Pugliese
Background
- About
- Kenilworth councilman, former Recreation Director and member of the Kenilworth Rotary.
- On the ballot as
- Democrat
- How the press groups them
- Seeking re-election alongside John Ferreira, as reported by New Jersey Globe. New Jersey Globe · Aug 10, 2026
- Campaign website
- www.kenilworthdems.org
On the record: Patrick Boyle
11 sourced01Shared services1 sourced position
Voted yes on Resolution 2025-157, a shared services agreement with Roselle Park for public works equipment and services (adopted 5-1, June 2025).
Council voteBorough of Kenilworth · Jun 17, 2025LinkHow the council voted
02Affordable housing2 sourced positions
Voted yes on Resolution 2025-168, endorsing the Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan, subject to removing the former National Tool site (adopted 4-1, July 2025).
Council voteBorough of Kenilworth · Jul 2, 2025LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on Ordinance 2026-03, the Mark Road Overlay Zone allowing multifamily housing with a 20% affordable set-aside (adopted 6-0, Mar. 2026).
Council voteBorough of Kenilworth · Mar 16, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03Budget and taxes2 sourced positions
Voted yes on Resolution 2026-118, adopting the 2026 municipal budget (adopted 6-0, May 2026).
Council voteBorough of Kenilworth · May 6, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Named keeping taxes affordable and supporting the school system among the issues important in Kenilworth (2023 council race).
working towards keeping taxes affordable, nurturing and supporting our school system”
Own statementTAPinto Kenilworth · Oct 16, 2023Link
04Galloping Hill Road redevelopment1 sourced position
Voted yes on a consent agenda including Resolution 2025-128, conditionally designating a redeveloper for part of the 2000 Galloping Hill Road site (approved 5-0, May 2025).
Council voteBorough of Kenilworth · May 7, 2025LinkHow the council voted
05Council by-laws1 sourced position
Voted no on Resolution 26-4, changing the council's by-laws (adopted 3-2, Jan. 2026).
Council voteBorough of Kenilworth · Jan 7, 2026LinkHow the council voted
06Public comment rules1 sourced position
Voted to introduce Ordinance 2026-14, amending the borough's rules on meetings and public participation (all in favor, Sept. 2026).
Council voteBorough of Kenilworth · Sep 2, 2026LinkHow the council voted
07Recreation fees1 sourced position
Abstained on Ordinance 2026-09, updating Summer Camp participation fees (adopted 4-0, Apr. 2026).
Council voteBorough of Kenilworth · Apr 15, 2026Link
08Public safety1 sourced position
Lists safer streets, with direct action against speeding, as a platform plank.
Direct action against speeding to protect our families.”
Own statementKenilworth DemocratsLink
09Governance1 sourced position
Said in 2023 that many residents had concerns with how the governing body works.
I believe many residents have concerns with how the governing body works and with decisions that have been made recently.”
Own statementTAPinto Kenilworth · Oct 16, 2023Link
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Patrick Boyle: their words and their votes on the same issue
Budget and taxes
In their words
Named keeping taxes affordable and supporting the school system among the issues important in Kenilworth (2023 council race).
Oct 16, 2023 ·TAPinto Kenilworth · Oct 16, 2023
On the record
Voted yes on Resolution 2026-118, adopting the 2026 municipal budget (adopted 6-0, May 2026).
May 6, 2026 ·Borough of Kenilworth · May 6, 2026
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