Northfield City Council Ward 1 · Nov 3, 2026
David
Notaro
David Notaro, the incumbent, is running for Northfield City Council Ward 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Joan Brennan.
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The race · City Council Ward 1
- 01Joan Brennan
- 02David NotaroYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Self-employed builder and landscaper who owns Notaro Construction and Landscaping. He served on the City Council from 2006 to 2008, was elected again in 2020, and previously served on the Planning Board.
- On the ballot as
- Republican
On the record: David Notaro
12 sourced01Budget and taxes3 sourced positions
as reported by the Ocean City Sentinel
Said in 2023 that inflation would be the biggest headwind for the city and that maintaining a responsible budget is imperative.
I sincerely believe that inflation will prove to be the biggest headwind for the city of Northfield as we proceed with the second half of the year”
Own statementOcean City Sentinel · Oct 11, 2023Link
Voted yes on Ordinance 2-2026 to exceed the municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank (passed 7-0, Feb. 2026).
Council voteCity of Northfield · Feb 24, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes to adopt the 2026 municipal budget, Resolution 110B-2026 (passed 6-0, April 2026).
Council voteCity of Northfield · Apr 21, 2026LinkHow the council voted
02Sewer1 sourced position
as reported by the Ocean City Sentinel; not a direct quote
Said in 2023 he was working with the engineer and Public Works to improve sewer infrastructure to save taxpayers money.
Own statementOcean City Sentinel · Oct 11, 2023Link
03E-bikes1 sourced position
as recorded in the council minutes; not a direct quote
Said the bike path was a strong concern and that he felt the new e-bike law would help with control.
Own statementCity of Northfield · May 19, 2026Link
04Bamboo ordinance1 sourced position
as recorded in the council minutes; not a direct quote
Said he was in favor of rescinding the city's bamboo ordinance and suggested an ordinance that prohibits planting bamboo.
Own statementCity of Northfield · Feb 10, 2026Link
05Capital projects1 sourced position
Voted yes on Bond Ordinance 10-2026, appropriating $1,360,000 for various improvements (passed 7-0, May 2026).
Council voteCity of Northfield · May 5, 2026LinkHow the council voted
06Crossing guards2 sourced positions
Voted yes on Resolution 148-2026, approving specifications and public bidding for crossing guard services (passed 7-0, May 2026).
Council voteCity of Northfield · May 5, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on Resolution 182-2026 to reject the bids received for crossing guard services (passed 7-0, July 2026).
Council voteCity of Northfield · Jul 14, 2026LinkHow the council voted
07Dolphin Avenue housing2 sourced positions
Voted yes on Ordinance 7-2026, adopting the Dolphin Avenue Redevelopment Plan (passed 6-0, March 2026).
Council voteCity of Northfield · Mar 10, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on a consent agenda including Resolution 198-2026, authorizing closing documents to transfer the Dolphin Avenue lots to Habitat for Humanity (passed 6-0, Aug. 2026).
Council voteCity of Northfield · Aug 31, 2026LinkHow the council voted
08Past campaigns1 sourced position
Ran for Northfield City Council, Ward 1 in 2023 as a Republican candidate (won).
Own statementAtlantic County Clerk · Nov 7, 2023Link
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David Notaro: their words and their votes on the same issue
Budget and taxes
In their words
Said in 2023 that inflation would be the biggest headwind for the city and that maintaining a responsible budget is imperative.
Oct 11, 2023 ·as reported by the Ocean City Sentinel ·Ocean City Sentinel · Oct 11, 2023
On the record
Voted yes to adopt the 2026 municipal budget, Resolution 110B-2026 (passed 6-0, April 2026).
Apr 21, 2026 ·City of Northfield · Apr 21, 2026
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