Newton Town Council · Nov 3, 2026
Ludmilla
Mecaj
Ludmilla Mecaj is running for Newton Town Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 4 candidates are running for 3 seats.
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The race · Town Council
- 01Matthew DicksonIncumbent
- 02Sandra Lee DiglioIncumbent
- 03Helen R. Le FroisIncumbent
- 04Ludmilla MecajYou’re reading
Background
- About
- University instructor who teaches anatomy and physiology and has lived in Newton since 1995. She was vice chair of the Newton Recreation Committee for four years.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Accountable Government. Responsible Leadership. For Newton.
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. Sussex County · Sep 4, 2026
On the record: Ludmilla Mecaj
8 sourced01Budget and taxes1 sourced position
Listed property tax relief among her priorities in her 2024 council campaign statement.
If elected, I'll prioritize fiscal responsibility, (ACCOUNTABILITY to local government), infrastructure improvements, property tax relief, public safety, and economic development.”
Own statementInsider NJ · Oct 23, 2024Link
02Term limits1 sourced position
Called for term limits for council members in her 2024 campaign statement.
We need term limits for Councilmembers.”
Own statementInsider NJ · Oct 23, 2024Link
03Rental housing1 sourced position
Said in her 2024 campaign statement that she would advocate stricter landlord accountability for community safety.
For community safety, I'll advocate for a modernized model that includes stricter landlord accountability and collaboration with law enforcement.”
Own statementInsider NJ · Oct 23, 2024Link
04Redevelopment1 sourced position
Proposed reviving Spring Street with tax and leasing arrangements in her 2024 campaign statement.
Creative — Practical strategies to invigorate Newton, bringing Spring Street to life with innovative tax and leasing arrangements”
Own statementInsider NJ · Oct 23, 2024Link
05Elections1 sourced position
Says she gathered the petition signatures that led to the 2018 referendum combining Newton's May municipal election with the November general election.
Own statementInsider NJ · Oct 23, 2024Link
06Past candidacy3 sourced positions
Ran for Newton Town Council in 2024 (lost).
Own statementSussex County Clerk · Nov 5, 2024Link
Ran for Newton Town Council in 2022 (lost).
Own statementSussex County Clerk · Nov 8, 2022Link
Ran for Newton Town Council in 2020 (lost).
Own statementSussex County Clerk · Nov 3, 2020Link
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