Mountain Lakes Borough Council · Nov 3, 2026
Thomas
Menard
Thomas Menard, the incumbent, is running for Mountain Lakes Borough Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 5 candidates are running for 3 seats.
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The race · Borough Council
- 01Andrew Hilton
- 02Thomas MenardYou’re reading
- 03Melissa MuilenburgIncumbent
- 04Lucas Stelling
- 05Mark Stuart
Background
- About
- Deputy mayor of Mountain Lakes, first elected to the Borough Council in 2018. He holds a civil engineering degree and started his construction business in the borough.
- On the ballot as
- Democratic
- How the press groups them
- Andrew Hilton, Thomas Menard and Melissa Muilenburg are running together as one ticket. Morris Focus · Oct 3, 2026
- Campaign website
- www.onecommunityml.com/tom-menard
On the record: Thomas Menard
10 sourced01Infrastructure1 sourced position
Says his strengths are reviewing planned infrastructure and making sure projects are delivered on time and under budget.
My strengths lie in reviewing planned infrastructure and ensuring projects are delivered on time and under budget.”
Own statementMorris Focus · Oct 3, 2026Link
02Affordable housing3 sourced positions
Told residents in March 2026 that Ordinance 26-3 includes a 50-foot buffer and a 15-foot tree-screen buffer.
Own statementBorough Council meeting minutes, March 9, 2026 · Mar 9, 2026Link
Voted yes on introducing Ordinance 26-3, an overlay zone at 49 Bloomfield Avenue (passed 7-0, Feb. 2026).
Council voteBorough Council meeting minutes, Feb. 25, 2026 · Feb 25, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on adopting Ordinance 26-3, an overlay zone at 49 Bloomfield Avenue (passed 5-0, March 2026).
Council voteBorough Council meeting minutes, March 9, 2026 · Mar 9, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03Development1 sourced position
Hilton, Menard & Muilenburg for Borough Council campaign
Their platform says smart development and investment are one of the best ways to provide taxpayer relief.
We view smart development and investment as one of the best means to provide taxpayer relief.”
Own statementHilton, Menard & Muilenburg campaignLink
04Budget2 sourced positions
Hilton, Menard & Muilenburg for Borough Council campaign
Their platform says they will focus on stabilizing and controlling costs while completing needed infrastructure projects.
We will continue to focus on stabilizing and controlling costs while completing necessary infrastructure projects and improvements, realizing savings through innovation and more efficient operations, while maintaining excellent services.”
Own statementHilton, Menard & Muilenburg campaignLink
Voted yes on Resolution 26-77, adopting the 2026 municipal budget (passed 6-0, March 2026).
Council voteBorough Council meeting minutes, March 23, 2026 · Mar 23, 2026LinkHow the council voted
05Capital projects1 sourced position
Voted yes on Ordinance 26-10, appropriating $1,432,121.71 and authorizing $1,133,079.63 in bonds or notes for various improvements (passed 7-0, April 2026).
Council voteBorough Council meeting minutes, April 13, 2026 · Apr 13, 2026LinkHow the council voted
06Birchwood Lake Dam1 sourced position
Voted yes on Ordinance 26-11, a bond ordinance appropriating $850,000 for the Birchwood Lake Dam (passed 7-0, May 2026).
Council voteBorough Council meeting minutes, May 11, 2026 · May 11, 2026LinkHow the council voted
07State housing bill1 sourced position
Voted yes on the consent agenda including Resolution 26-105, opposing state bill S-1836 (passed 5-0, May 2026).
Council voteBorough Council meeting minutes, May 27, 2026 · May 27, 2026LinkHow the council voted
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Thomas Menard: their words and their votes on the same issue
Affordable housing
In their words
Told residents in March 2026 that Ordinance 26-3 includes a 50-foot buffer and a 15-foot tree-screen buffer.
Mar 9, 2026 ·Borough Council meeting minutes, March 9, 2026 · Mar 9, 2026
On the record
Voted yes on introducing Ordinance 26-3, an overlay zone at 49 Bloomfield Avenue (passed 7-0, Feb. 2026).
Feb 25, 2026 ·Borough Council meeting minutes, Feb. 25, 2026 · Feb 25, 2026
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