Manville Borough Council · Nov 3, 2026
Dayna A.
Camacho
Dayna A. Camacho, the incumbent, is running for Manville Borough Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 4 candidates are running for 2 seats.
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The race · Borough Council
- 01Christine E. Abood
- 02Melissa A. Bellamy
- 03Manisha H. Bhatt
- 04Dayna A. CamachoYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Manville Borough councilwoman and chair of the Policy, Planning and Personnel Committee. Her current term ends December 31, 2026.
- Party
- On the official ballot: Republican. Somerset County ClerkCity issues often split differently from national party lines. Compare their positions.
Republican Councilwoman Dayna Camacho is running for another three-year term, and Republican Councilwoman Jade Puia is retiring. New Jersey Globe
Melissa A. Bellamy and Christine E. Abood are the Democratic candidates; Dayna A. Camacho and Manisha H. Bhatt are the Republican candidates for the two seats. Somerset County Clerk · Sep 2, 2026
On the record: Dayna A. Camacho
7 sourced01Borough professionals1 sourced position
Voted no 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 2026-1337, setting mandatory affordable set-aside requirements for residential development (five yes votes, one abstention, March 2026).
Council voteManville Borough Council meeting, Mar. 9, 2026 · Mar 9, 2026Link
04Multi-family zoning1 sourced position
Voted yes 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 no 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
06Rental housing1 sourced position
as recorded in the Borough Council minutes; not a direct quote
Said at the July 13, 2026 council meeting she hopes to have ordinances for a rental registration fee increase and for parking during a snow emergency.
Own statementManville Borough Council meeting, Jul. 13, 2026 · Jul 13, 2026Link
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