Manasquan Borough Council · Nov 3, 2026
Jay
Bryant
Jay Bryant, the incumbent, is running for Manasquan Borough Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 4 candidates are running for 2 seats.
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The race · Borough Council
- 01Maureen Anderson
- 02Jay BryantYou’re reading
- 03Michael Long
- 04Sheila VidreiroIncumbent
Background
- About
- Council President of the Manasquan Borough Council in 2026 and chair of its Administration Committee.
- On the ballot as
- Democratic
- Party
- Endorsed by the Monmouth County Democratic Party. Patch · Apr 10, 2026City issues often split differently from national party lines. Compare their positions.
- Endorsed by
- Endorsed by the Monmouth County Democratic Party. Patch · Apr 10, 2026
On the record: Jay Bryant
8 sourced01Main Street projects1 sourced position
Told The Coast Star the Main Street projects will replace aging water, sewer and drainage lines and that long-term benefits will outweigh construction disruptions.
Most significantly, these projects will replace aging water, sewer and drainage lines that are needed to keep our town healthy and functioning reliably.”
Own statementThe Coast Star · Oct 16, 2026Link
02Business Improvement District2 sourced positions
At the Sept. 21 workshop, expressed support for a Business Improvement District's potential to promote economic activity and expand grant opportunities.
Own statementManasquan Mayor & Council minutes, Sept. 21, 2026 · Sep 21, 2026Link
At the Aug. 17 workshop, said he supported downtown Concepts 1 through 4, including a Business Improvement District, gateway signs, seasonal left-turn limits and a trolley.
Own statementManasquan Mayor & Council minutes, Aug. 17, 2026 · Aug 17, 2026Link
03Municipal budget2 sourced positions
Said the 2026 budget's tax rate increase equals about $74 a year for the average household.
Own statementManasquan Mayor & Council minutes, April 20, 2026 · Apr 20, 2026Link
Voted yes to adopt the 2026 municipal budget, Resolution 128-2026 (passed 6-0, June 2026).
Council voteManasquan Mayor & Council minutes, June 1, 2026 · Jun 1, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04Water and sewer borrowing1 sourced position
Voted yes to adopt Ordinance 2597-26, a $30,151,905 water and sewer utility bond ordinance (passed 6-0, June 2026).
Council voteManasquan Mayor & Council minutes, June 1, 2026 · Jun 1, 2026LinkHow the council voted
05Affordable housing zoning1 sourced position
Voted yes to adopt Ordinance 2588-26, creating the AR-3 affordable housing zone (passed 6-0, March 2026).
Council voteManasquan Mayor & Council minutes, March 16, 2026 · Mar 16, 2026LinkHow the council voted
06Candidate questionnaire1 sourced position
Has not responded to the VOTE411 (League of Women Voters) candidate questionnaire.
Own statementVOTE411 (League of Women Voters)Link
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