Mountainside Borough Council · Nov 3, 2026
Valerie
Wass
Valerie Wass, the incumbent, is running for Mountainside Borough Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 4 candidates are running for 2 seats.
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The race · Borough Council
- 01Robert Barletta
- 02Stefania Colosimo
- 03Steven MatejekIncumbent
- 04Valerie WassYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Borough Council member and project manager with a background in auditing, finance and project management. She is the council liaison to the Mountainside Rescue Squad, the Planning Board, Mountainside Active Retirees and Children's Specialized Hospital.
- On the ballot as
- Republican
- How the press groups them
- Running with Steven Matejek under the campaign message "Trusted Leadership, Proven Success," as reported by TAPinto Mountainside. TAPinto Mountainside · Oct 7, 2026
- Campaign website
- matejekwass2026.com
Incumbents Valerie Wass and Steven Matejek are seeking re-election; Stefania Colosimo and Robert Barletta are running for their first terms. TAPinto Mountainside · Sep 22, 2026
On the record: Valerie Wass
12 sourced01Community pool2 sourced positions
Voted yes on Ordinance 1358-2026, an $8.4 million bond ordinance for the Mountainside Community Pool renovation (adopted 6-0, Aug. 2026).
Council voteBorough of Mountainside · Aug 18, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Said a public referendum on the pool is not necessary because the elected council should decide.
A public referendum is not necessary when we have a Town Council elected by the community to make decisions that best serve its residents.”
Own statementTAPinto Mountainside · Oct 8, 2026Link
02Affordable housing3 sourced positions
Voted yes on Resolution 31-2025, committing to a fourth-round new-construction obligation of 137 units instead of the state's 171 (passed 5-0, Jan. 2025).
Council voteBorough of Mountainside · Jan 21, 2025LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on Ordinance 1359-2026, creating the L-1/AH2 inclusionary zone and a town-wide affordable set-aside for the fourth-round housing plan (adopted 6-0, Aug. 2026).
Council voteBorough of Mountainside · Aug 18, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on Resolution 145-2025, urging the Legislature to defeat bill S-4736 on converting religious and nonprofit property to inclusionary housing (passed 6-0, Dec. 2025).
Council voteBorough of Mountainside · Dec 16, 2025LinkHow the council voted
03Zoning1 sourced position
Voted yes on Ordinance 1340-2025, setting a 20,000 sq. ft. minimum lot area for subdivisions of three or more lots (adopted 4-0, Apr. 2025).
Council voteBorough of Mountainside · Apr 22, 2025LinkHow the council voted
04Budget and taxes1 sourced position
Voted yes on Resolution 62-2026, adopting the 2026 municipal budget of $11,258,113.49 for municipal purposes (passed 5-0, May 2026).
Council voteBorough of Mountainside · May 19, 2026LinkHow the council voted
05Parks and fields1 sourced position
Voted yes on Ordinance 1356-2026, appropriating $590,000 for joint-use field improvements at the Beechwood School athletic field (adopted 5-0, Aug. 2026).
Council voteBorough of Mountainside · Aug 4, 2026LinkHow the council voted
06Capital planning1 sourced position
Said her first priority would be a five-year financial and capital plan.
My first priority would be to establish a five-year financial and capital plan that looks at the entire cost of government”
Own statementTAPinto Mountainside · Oct 7, 2026Link
07Traffic safety1 sourced position
Questioned creating a dedicated Traffic Safety Coordinator, saying the Police Department already handles traffic safety.
Traffic safety is already skillfully handled by our Police Department”
Own statementTAPinto Mountainside · Oct 7, 2026Link
08Sidewalks1 sourced position
Said she would support considering sidewalks and streetlights where there is a real safety need, rather than a town-wide program.
I would support considering sidewalks and streetlights where there is a real safety need, particularly along busy roads like New Providence Road and Route 22.”
Own statementTAPinto Mountainside · Oct 14, 2026Link
09Landscaping noise1 sourced position
Said she supports voting on an ordinance setting quiet hours for landscape equipment after a public hearing.
I support voting on an ordinance after a public hearing to determine appropriate quiet hours.”
Own statementTAPinto Mountainside · Oct 14, 2026Link
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Valerie Wass: their words and their votes on the same issue
Pool decision
In their words
Said a public referendum on the pool is not necessary because the elected council should decide.
Oct 8, 2026 ·TAPinto Mountainside · Oct 8, 2026
On the record
Voted yes on Ordinance 1358-2026, an $8.4 million bond ordinance for the Mountainside Community Pool renovation (adopted 6-0, Aug. 2026).
Aug 18, 2026 ·Borough of Mountainside · Aug 18, 2026
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