Mount Arlington Borough Council · Nov 3, 2026

Jay
Decker

Jay Decker is running for Mount Arlington Borough Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 4 candidates are running for 2 seats.

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Background

About: Teacher at Eastside High School in Paterson since 2011 and a Mount Arlington resident since 2002. He was trained as a medic in the U.S. Army Reserve and earned a master's degree in special education from William Paterson University.
On the ballot as: Democratic
Campaign website: votemtarlington.com

Jessica Price and Jay Decker also ran for Borough Council in 2025; Andrew Cangiano and Rockie Fuller won the two seats. Morris County Clerk · Nov 17, 2025

On the record: Jay Decker

5 sourced

01School funding1 sourced position

His campaign page says he would serve by continuing to support the schools and providing transparent leadership.
I will listen to your concerns and serve our community by continuing to support our schools and by providing leadership that is transparent and responsive.”
Own statementJess Price & Jay Decker for Council Link

02Transparency1 sourced position

Jess Price & Jay Decker campaign platform
Their joint platform pledges to open every ordinance and resolution to public review before any vote.
Ensure every ordinance and resolution is open to public review before any vote is taken.”
Own statementJess Price & Jay Decker for Council Link

03Lake Hopatcong1 sourced position

Jess Price & Jay Decker campaign platform
Their joint platform calls for a committee of Lake Hopatcong towns to pursue regional solutions on lake issues.
Advocate for a multi-municipality committee that fosters partnerships with our neighboring lake towns to pursue regional solutions, share resources and funding opportunities, and speak with a unified voice on issues impacting the lake.”
Own statementJess Price & Jay Decker for Council Link

04Past candidacy1 sourced position

Ran for Mount Arlington Borough Council in 2025 (lost).
Own statementMorris County Clerk · Nov 17, 2025 Link

05VOTE411 questionnaire1 sourced position

Had not responded to the League of Women Voters VOTE411 candidate questionnaire as of Oct. 20, 2026.
Own statementVOTE411 (League of Women Voters)Link

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