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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Manasquan 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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The candidates

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Voters choose two Borough Council members at large, for full three-year terms, in the Nov. 3 partisan general election.

Early voting begins · Oct 24

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What the next council decides

01Municipal budget and taxes3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council adopted the 2026 municipal budget 6-0 on June 1, 2026.

What's on the tableThe next council will write and adopt the 2027 budget and set the local tax rate.

02Main Street: construction, parking and a business district4 sourced facts

Where it standsWater, sewer and streetscape work is under way on Main Street, and the council is weighing a Business Improvement District and other downtown ideas.

What's on the tableThe next council will decide whether to create a Business Improvement District and whether to change Main Street parking or add bike lanes.

03Affordable housing obligation3 sourced facts

Where it standsIn March 2026 the council adopted ordinances for its Fourth Round affordable housing plan, including new affordable housing zones.

What's on the tableThe next council will carry out the housing plan as sites are developed and adjust zones if projects change.

04Water, sewer and capital borrowing4 sourced facts

Where it standsIn June 2026 the council approved bond ordinances for water and sewer work and other capital improvements.

What's on the tableThe next council will oversee the borrowing and the utility and streetscape work expected through 2027.

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Republicans hold a 4-2 majority on the Borough Council, according to New Jersey Globe. New Jersey Globe

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  1. 1. Should Manasquan have adopted its 2026 budget, which raised taxes about $74 for the average household?

  2. 2. Should Manasquan create a Business Improvement District for Main Street?

  3. 3. Should Main Street parking be changed to add bicycle lanes?

  4. 4. Should Manasquan adopt zoning to meet its state affordable housing obligation?

  5. 5. Should the borough borrow about $30 million to rebuild water and sewer lines?

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 voted3 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): Bruce Bresnahan, Brian Holly, Michael Mangan, Gregg Olivera, Lori Triggiano2 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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