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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Midland Park 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 up to two of four candidates for two at-large Borough Council seats; the mayor is not on the ballot this year.

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What the next council decides

01Budget and property taxes4 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council adopted the 2026 municipal budget in April 2026 and set an estimated tax levy in May 2026.

What's on the tableThe next council will write and adopt the 2027 budget and decide how much to raise in local taxes.

02Property revaluation3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe borough hired a firm in June 2026 to carry out a property revaluation.

What's on the tableThe next council will oversee the revaluation and handle the tax appeals and assessments that follow.

03Affordable housing and state zoning bills4 sourced facts

Where it standsMidland Park amended its multifamily overlay zones for its fourth-round affordable housing plan and opposed state bill S-1836.

What's on the tableThe next council will act on new housing applications in the overlay zones and respond to state housing legislation.

04Short-term rentals2 sourced facts

Where it standsMidland Park banned short-term rentals of homes in May 2026.

What's on the tableThe next council will enforce the ban and decide whether to change it.

3 notes on these statements

The official sample ballot lists Lorraine DeLuca, Kensler "Randy" Mayo, Deborah A. Spell and Myrna Kayal for two council seats. Bergen County Clerk · Nov 3, 2026

The New Jersey Globe reported that Lorraine DeLuca was running with Kasey Damiano for the seat being vacated by retiring Councilman Robert Sansone. New Jersey Globe

Republicans currently hold every seat on the Borough Council, according to the New Jersey Globe. New Jersey Globe

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  1. 1. Should the council have adopted the 2026 municipal budget as passed?

  2. 2. Should Midland Park press the state to restore energy tax receipts to towns?

  3. 3. Should the borough hire a firm to carry out a property revaluation?

  4. 4. Should Midland Park oppose state bill S-1836, which officials say bypasses local planning?

  5. 5. Should Midland Park prohibit short-term rentals of homes?

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 voted8 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): Mark Braunius, Keith DeBlasio, Jerry Iannone, Nancy Cronk Peet, Harry Shortway, Jr.2 on this ballot

6 council seats plus a mayor who doesn't vote on council items. The council decides by a 4-vote majority.

  • The Midland Park governing body is Mayor Harry Shortway, Jr. and six council members with staggered terms ending in 2026, 2027 and 2028. Borough of Midland Park
  • Mayor and Council meetings are held on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at Borough Hall, 280 Godwin Avenue. Borough of Midland Park

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