Morris Plains Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Jason C.
Karr
Jason C. Karr, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Morris Plains in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Nancy Verga.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Jason C. KarrYou’re reading
- 02Nancy Verga
Background
- About
- Mayor of Morris Plains since 2019 and a former Borough Council member and Finance Committee chairman. In 2025, Governor Phil Murphy appointed him to the Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital Board of Trustees.
- On the ballot as
- Independent
- Campaign website
- karrformorrisplains.com
Jason C. Karr, supported by the Democratic organization since his first council term in 2007, is running for mayor as an Independent; the borough Democratic organization endorsed Nancy Verga. Morristown Green · Mar 24, 2026
Jason C. Karr and Nancy Verga both took part in the League of Women Voters mayoral debate on Oct. 8, 2026. Morristown Green · Oct 9, 2026
On the record: Jason C. Karr
8 sourced01Affordable housing1 sourced position
Mayor's 2026 reorganization address
Said the borough settled its affordable housing obligation at 20 affordable units, down from 137, and called the settlement a win for the borough.
I want to stress the council and myself are not against affordable housing.”
Own statementBorough Council reorganization meeting minutes and mayor's address, Jan. 7, 2026 · Jan 7, 2026Link
02Police station2 sourced positions
Mayor's 2026 reorganization address
Said that after voters denied a new police facility, a smaller version in the current municipal building would be worked on in 2026.
Own statementBorough Council reorganization meeting minutes and mayor's address, Jan. 7, 2026 · Jan 7, 2026Link
as summarized in the council minutes; not a direct quote
Said the estimate for the full police department project was a wide range of $7-11 million and the borough is trying to work in the lower range.
Own statementBorough Council meeting minutes, May 7, 2026 · May 7, 2026Link
03Budget and spending cap1 sourced position
as summarized in the council minutes; not a direct quote
Described the CAP bank ordinance as yearly housekeeping that gives the borough the ability to raise the budget if necessary.
Own statementBorough Council meeting minutes, Mar. 5, 2026 · Mar 5, 2026Link
04Master plan1 sourced position
as reported by Morristown Green; not a direct quote
Said 2026 was too early to begin a community input process for the master plan, but that he would include it in his 2027 budget.
Forum answerMorristown Green · Oct 9, 2026Link
05Property taxes1 sourced position
as reported by Morristown Green; not a direct quote
Said that during his tenure the borough kept property tax increases to 2.1% and reduced its debt by more than 40%.
Forum answerMorristown Green · Oct 9, 2026Link
06Drive-through restaurants2 sourced positions
Wrote that NJDOT denied McDonald's request for left-turn access on Speedwell Avenue, so the project needs a DOT revision, a left-turn lane, or an amended approval.
Own statementBorough of Morris Plains · Sep 10, 2026Link
interview with Insider NJ
Said the McDonald's plan he supported on the Planning Board conformed with nearly all zoning requirements.
I made my decision on the facts”
Own statementInsider NJ · Apr 20, 2026Link
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