Keyport Borough Council · Nov 3, 2026
Joseph
Merla
Borough Councilmember; took the oath of office on January 1, 2025Borough of Keyport · Jan 1, 2025
Joseph Merla (Borough Councilmember) is not on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot and will stay on the Keyport Borough Council after the election.
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Background
- About
- Joseph Merla is a lifelong Keyport resident and local business owner since 1990. He serves on the Land Use Board and the Keyport Harbor Commission.
On the record: Joseph Merla
4 sourced012026 budget1 sourced position
Voted yes on adopting the 2026 municipal budget (adopted 6-0, June 2026).
Council voteBorough of Keyport · Jun 16, 2026LinkHow the council voted
02Aeromarine landfill1 sourced position
Voted no on R2026-188, a professional environmental consulting contract for the site investigation of the Aeromarine Industrial Park property (passed 5-1, June 2026).
Council voteBorough of Keyport · Jun 16, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03Data centers1 sourced position
Voted yes on R2026-209, urging a state moratorium on new data center construction and calling for a temporary pause on such applications in Keyport (passed 5-0, July 2026).
Council voteBorough of Keyport · Jul 7, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04Truck traffic1 sourced position
Voted no on adopting Ordinance 2026-14, truck restrictions on certain streets (adopted 4-1, July 2026).
Council voteBorough of Keyport · Jul 7, 2026LinkHow the council voted
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