Manville Borough Council · Nov 3, 2026
Christopher
Basista
Councilman, Progress & Development Committee chair; term ends December 31, 2028Borough of Manville
Christopher Basista (Councilman, Progress & Development Committee chair) is not on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot and will stay on the Manville Borough Council after the election.
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Background
- About
- Manville Borough councilman and chair of the Progress & Development Committee. His term ends December 31, 2028.
On the record: Christopher Basista
6 sourced01Borough professionals1 sourced position
Voted yes on Resolution 2026-020, appointing the Municipal Attorney (passed 4-2, January 2026).
Council voteManville Borough Council reorganization meeting, Jan. 3, 2026 · Jan 3, 2026LinkHow the council voted
02Municipal budget2 sourced positions
Voted yes on Ordinance 2026-1336, exceeding the municipal budget appropriation limits with a 3.5% cap and establishing a cap bank (passed 6-0, February 2026).
Council voteManville Borough Council meeting, Feb. 23, 2026 · Feb 23, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on Resolution 2026-135, adopting the 2026 municipal budget (passed 5-1, June 2026).
Council voteManville Borough Council meeting, Jun. 8, 2026 · Jun 8, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03Affordable housing1 sourced position
Voted yes on Ordinance 2026-1338, amending the borough code on Fair Housing Act and UHAC compliance (passed 5-1, March 2026).
Council voteManville Borough Council meeting, Mar. 9, 2026 · Mar 9, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04Multi-family zoning1 sourced position
Abstained on Ordinance 2026-1341, amending Chapter 31 (Zoning) on multi-family uses (four yes votes, two abstentions, April 2026).
Council voteManville Borough Council meeting, Apr. 27, 2026 · Apr 27, 2026LinkHow the council voted
05Cannabis1 sourced position
Voted yes on Resolution 2026-160, establishing a Cannabis Committee (passed 4-2, July 2026).
Council voteManville Borough Council meeting, Jul. 13, 2026 · Jul 13, 2026LinkHow the council voted
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