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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

North Arlington Mayor & Borough Council Election 2026

2 of 6 council seats are on the ballot, with 6 candidates running. Updated Oct 5, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check

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The candidates

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Voters choose one mayor and up to two of four candidates for two at-large Borough Council seats.

Early in-person voting begins · Oct 24

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  • U.S. Senate
    • Cory Booker · Democratic
    • Justin Murphy · Republican
    • Veronica Fernandez · End the Corruption!
    • Joanne Kuniansky · Socialist Workers Party
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Already on the council, not on the ballot

Whoever you elect will govern alongside these members.

What the next council decides

01Property taxes, assessments and the 2026 budget3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council introduced the 2026 municipal budget and a cap-bank ordinance on May 14, 2026.

What's on the tableThe next council will write the 2027 budget and oversee how properties are assessed.

02Ridge Road and redevelopment plans3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe borough is working on several redevelopment areas, including Porete Avenue and a new redevelopment plan contract awarded in May 2026.

What's on the tableThe council will decide which uses redevelopment plans allow, including retail, apartments and data centers.

03Senior and veterans housing complex3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe mayor said in April 2026 that groundbreaking was targeted for June, pending state environmental approval.

What's on the tableThe council oversees the project and the moves of the senior center and health department that depend on it.

04Retail cannabis2 sourced facts

Where it standsAs of March 2026 the borough had no legal cannabis retail, and the council planned to act on a study of where one might be allowed.

What's on the tableThe council will decide whether to amend its ordinance to allow retail cannabis and where.

05Policing and public safety2 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council adopted an ordinance in May 2026 to buy license plate readers for the police department.

What's on the tableThe council oversees police funding, equipment and staffing.

1 note on these statements

Republicans currently hold every seat on the Borough Council. New Jersey Globe

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  1. 1. How should the borough assess property values?

  2. 2. Should new apartments be allowed on Ridge Road?

  3. 3. Should data centers be allowed on redevelopment land?

  4. 4. Should the borough go ahead with the senior and veterans housing complex?

  5. 5. Should the borough use license plate readers for policing?

Seat the councilSeat the Council →Pick a winner for each open seat and see where the resulting council stands on each issue.On the recordHow the council voted3 council decisions, each member's vote side by side, with a link to the minutes.New · How North Arlington is runWho runs North Arlington, and what it costsWho the city manager is, council pay, whether the city is in the red, and where your property tax goes.

Key dates

The seat math

4 stay (not up this year): Amanda DeCicco, Brian Fitzhenry, Kirk Del Russo, Allison Sheedy2 on this ballot

6 council seats plus a mayor who doesn't vote on council items. The council decides by a 4-vote majority.

  • The governing body is a mayor and six council members, all elected at large on a partisan basis in November. Wikipedia
  • The mayor is elected directly by voters to a four-year term. Wikipedia
  • Council members serve three-year terms, with two seats up each year. Wikipedia
  • The mayor presides at council meetings and votes only in the event of a tie. Wikipedia

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