Mount Arlington Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Michael
Stanzilis
Michael Stanzilis, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Mount Arlington in the Nov 3, 2026 election, unopposed.
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Background
- About
- Mount Arlington mayor since 2016 and founder and CEO of Arlington Analytics, LLC. He previously served two terms as a councilman and chaired the Land Use Board.
- On the ballot as
- Republican
- Campaign website
- www.mayorstanzilis.com
The county candidate list shows no Democratic nomination for mayor, so Michael Stanzilis is unopposed. Morris County Clerk
On the record: Michael Stanzilis
6 sourced01School funding1 sourced position
In his 2026 reorganization address, said the borough transferred $975,000 to the schools during a serious budget shortfall.
Through careful planning and disciplined financial management, we were able to transfer $975,000 from the Borough to the schools.”
Own statementBorough of Mount Arlington · Jan 6, 2026Link
02Redevelopment and PILOTs1 sourced position
as summarized in the council minutes; not a direct quote
The minutes record him discussing the need for PILOTs for development in the borough because of state affordable housing obligations.
Own statementBorough of Mount Arlington · Dec 2, 2025Link
03Taxes1 sourced position
His campaign site says he coined the “Race to the Bottom” pledge to keep Mount Arlington among the region's lowest-taxed towns.
Own statementMount Arlington RepublicansLink
04Water rates1 sourced position
as summarized in the council minutes; not a direct quote
Testified in Trenton urging the Board of Public Utilities not to approve Veolia's requested rate increase.
Own statementBorough of Mount Arlington · May 5, 2026Link
05Roxbury detention facility1 sourced position
Said the governing body supports Roxbury's resolution on the facility proposed there.
we stand arm and arm with our brothers and sisters in Roxbury and we support that resolution they drafted.”
Own statementBorough of Mount Arlington · Feb 3, 2026Link
06Flags on borough property1 sourced position
In a Pride Month statement, said the borough flies the U.S. and New Jersey flags as its longstanding practice.
In Mount Arlington, we proudly fly the flags of the United States and the State of New Jersey.”
Own statementBorough of Mount Arlington · Jun 3, 2026Link
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