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Nonpartisan race. The Sussex County official candidate list shows four nonpartisan candidates for three Newton Town Council seats.

Newton Town Council · Nov 3, 2026

Helen R. Le
Frois

Helen R. Le Frois, the incumbent, is running for Newton Town Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 4 candidates are running for 3 seats.

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About: Former Newton mayor who helps lead an organization serving victims of domestic violence and abuse. She has chaired the Newton Historic Preservation Advisory Commission and the Parking Authority.
Occupation (from candidate statement): Community Focused. Experienced Leadership. Proven Results.
Party: Nonpartisan race. Sussex County · Sep 4, 2026

10 sourced

01Affordable housing1 sourced position

Voted yes on Ordinance 2026-6, amending the Paterson Avenue Redevelopment Plan to encourage affordable housing under a court consent order on Fourth Round obligations (passed 4-1, March 2026).
Council voteTown of Newton · Mar 9, 2026 Link How the council voted

02Budget and taxes2 sourced positions

Voted yes on Resolution 152-2026, adopting the amended 2026 municipal and water and sewer utility budget (passed 3-1, May 2026).
Council voteTown of Newton · May 11, 2026 Link How the council voted
Said in her 2022 campaign statement that her priority is keeping taxes stable and municipal debt under control.
My priority as a Newton Council member has always been, and always will be, to make sure the town is safe, tax dollars are used wisely, taxes remain stable, and municipal debt remains under control,”
Own statementTAPinto Newton · Oct 12, 2022 Link

03Redevelopment2 sourced positions

Voted yes on Ordinance 2025-21, approving a long-term tax exemption financial agreement with Newton 213 Urban Renewal, LLC for a supermarket project (passed 5-0, December 2025).
Council voteTown of Newton · Dec 15, 2025 Link How the council voted
as recorded in the meeting minutes; not a direct quote
Said at a March 2026 council meeting that the town pursues redevelopment and new businesses to offset the tax burden of its many tax-exempt properties.
Own statementTown of Newton · Mar 23, 2026 Link

04Water and sewer1 sourced position

Voted yes on Ordinance 2026-10, authorizing $3,000,000 in bonds or notes for water main replacements (passed 5-0, March 2026).
Council voteTown of Newton · Mar 23, 2026 Link How the council voted

05Homelessness1 sourced position

Voted yes on Resolution 243-2025, a contract of up to $48,800 with Team Twenty-Three LLC for Homelessness Task Force coordinator services (passed 5-0 on the consent agenda, November 2025).
Council voteTown of Newton · Nov 10, 2025 Link How the council voted

06Town pool1 sourced position

as recorded in the meeting minutes; not a direct quote
Asked at a July 2026 council meeting whether the town pool could accept electronic payments.
Own statementTown of Newton · Jul 13, 2026 Link

07Past candidacy2 sourced positions

Ran for Newton Town Council in 2022 (won).
Own statementSussex County Clerk · Nov 8, 2022 Link
Ran for Newton Town Council in 2020 (lost).
Own statementSussex County Clerk · Nov 3, 2020 Link

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In their words

Said in her 2022 campaign statement that her priority is keeping taxes stable and municipal debt under control.
Oct 12, 2022 ·TAPinto Newton · Oct 12, 2022

On the record

Voted yes on Resolution 152-2026, adopting the amended 2026 municipal and water and sewer utility budget (passed 3-1, May 2026).
May 11, 2026 ·Town of Newton · May 11, 2026

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