Newton Town Council · Nov 3, 2026
Matthew
Dickson
Matthew Dickson, 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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The race · Town Council
- 01Matthew DicksonYou’re reading
- 02Sandra Lee DiglioIncumbent
- 03Helen R. Le FroisIncumbent
- 04Ludmilla Mecaj
Background
- About
- Certified paramedic and Newton Town Council member who was first elected to the council in 2018. He has served on the Newton Planning Board and as liaison to the Newton Board of Education.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Working Hard For Newton
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. Sussex County · Sep 4, 2026
On the record: Matthew Dickson
8 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 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, 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 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, 2026LinkHow the council voted
05Homelessness2 sourced positions
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
Said in his January 2026 remarks as mayor that he would continue the town's homelessness outreach efforts.
Over the next year I look to continue with our homelessness outreach efforts, as we have seen great success early on and have truly been able to impact individuals’ lives for the better.”
Own statementTown of Newton · Jan 15, 2026Link
06Rental housing1 sourced position
Said in his January 2026 remarks as mayor that the town will hold landlords accountable.
We will make sure landlords are held accountable and that those who rent here in Newton have the same quality of life as the rest of the residents.”
Own statementTown of Newton · Jan 15, 2026Link
07Past candidacy1 sourced position
Ran for Newton Town Council in 2022 (won).
Own statementSussex County Clerk · Nov 8, 2022Link
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