North Plainfield Borough Council · Nov 3, 2026
Wendy
Schaefer
Wendy Schaefer, the incumbent, is running for North Plainfield Borough Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 8 candidates are running for 4 seats.
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The race · Borough Council
- 01Stewart Del'Romero
- 02Suezette GivenIncumbent
- 03Thomas Jones Jr.
- 04Michelle Mayorga
- 05Steven McIntyreIncumbent
- 06Everett MerrillIncumbent
- 07Jennifer Rizzo
- 08Wendy SchaeferYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Wendy Schaefer works in IT at an insurance company and is a 12-year member of the borough council. She has served on the Rent Stabilization Board for 10 years.
- On the ballot as
- Democratic
- Campaign website
- votenpdems.wixsite.com/vote-np
Suezette Given, Steven McIntyre, Everett Merrill and Wendy Schaefer, all Democratic incumbents, are running for re-election against Republicans Michelle Mayorga, Stewart Del'Romero, Jennifer Rizzo and Thomas Jones Jr. TAPinto · Oct 5, 2026
On the record: Wendy Schaefer
4 sourced01Auto repair shop licensing2 sourced positions
Voted no on tabling the proposed motor vehicle repair shop licensing ordinance (tabled 6-1, May 2026).
Council voteBorough of North Plainfield · May 26, 2026LinkHow the council voted
As recorded in the council minutes; not a direct quote
The minutes record Schaefer sharing her disappointment that the ordinance was tabled, saying it was meant to prohibit parking vehicles on the street while awaiting repair.
Own statementBorough of North Plainfield · May 26, 2026Link
02Short-term rentals1 sourced position
Lists prohibiting short-term rentals among her council accomplishments.
Own statementNorth Plainfield Democratic CommitteeLink
03Sewer system contract1 sourced position
Voted yes on a shared services agreement with the Plainfield Area Regional Sewerage Authority to operate the borough's sewer collection system (carried 6-0-1, April 2026).
Council voteBorough of North Plainfield · Apr 13, 2026LinkHow the council voted
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Wendy Schaefer: their words and their votes on the same issue
Auto shop licensing
In their words
The minutes record Schaefer sharing her disappointment that the ordinance was tabled, saying it was meant to prohibit parking vehicles on the street while awaiting repair.
May 26, 2026 ·As recorded in the council minutes; not a direct quote ·Borough of North Plainfield · May 26, 2026
On the record
Voted no on tabling the proposed motor vehicle repair shop licensing ordinance (tabled 6-1, May 2026).
May 26, 2026 ·Borough of North Plainfield · May 26, 2026
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