Keyport Borough Council · Nov 3, 2026
Robert J.
Bergen
Robert J. Bergen, the incumbent, is running for Keyport Borough Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 4 candidates are running for 2 seats.
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The race · Borough Council
- 01Robert J. BergenYou’re reading
- 02Danielle Mastropiero
- 03Joseph A. Piccinich
- 04Judith K. Scibetti
Background
- About
- Robert J. Bergen is a municipal lawyer and former Keyport mayor who served nearly 20 years on the council. He is in his twenty-fifth year as Law Director for the Borough of Carteret.
- On the ballot as
- Democratic
- How the press groups them
- Running on Kathleen McNamara's Democratic slate with Danielle Mastropiero. Patch · Apr 9, 2026
- Campaign website
- www.voteblueforkeyport.com
On the record: Robert J. Bergen
6 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 landfill2 sourced positions
Voted yes 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
Said redevelopment is the fastest and most reliable way to address the landfill because the borough does not own the property and cannot clean it up directly.
Own statementBorough of Keyport · Jul 7, 2026Link
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 yes 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
05Waterfront1 sourced position
His campaign page says he is focused on restoring and revitalizing the Waterfront Park and Promenade, which has fallen into disrepair.
Own statementDemocratic Club of KeyportLink
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