Newton Town Council · Nov 3, 2026
John-Paul E.
Couce
Councilmember; term expires December 31, 2028Town of Newton
John-Paul E. Couce (Councilmember) is not on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot and will stay on the Newton Town Council after the election.
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Background
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- Newton Town Council member whose current term expires December 31, 2028.
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- Nonpartisan race. Sussex County · Sep 4, 2026
On the record: John-Paul E. Couce
6 sourced01Affordable 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, 2026LinkHow the council voted
02Budget and taxes1 sourced position
Voted no 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, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03Redevelopment1 sourced position
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, 2025LinkHow the council voted
04Water and sewer2 sourced positions
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, 2026LinkHow the council voted
as recorded in the meeting minutes; not a direct quote
Said at a March 2026 council meeting that Newton's water rates are comparable to or lower than many other systems in the state, given the age of its infrastructure.
Own statementTown of Newton · Mar 23, 2026Link
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, 2025LinkHow the council voted
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