Norwood Borough Council · Nov 3, 2026
Jeffrey
Krapels
Jeffrey Krapels is running for Norwood Borough Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 4 candidates are running for 2 seats.
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The race · Borough Council
- 01Annie HausmannIncumbent
- 02Bong J. KimIncumbent
- 03Jeffrey KrapelsYou’re reading
- 04John Rooney
Background
- About
- Jeffrey Krapels is a retired Norwood police officer who spent the last 19 of his 44 years as Chief of Police. He lists past service on the Norwood Planning Board and as Emergency Management Coordinator from 2004 to 2024.
- How the press groups them
- The New Jersey Republican Party lists a "Kim & Krapels for Norwood Council" event with Council President B.J. Kim and Jeff Krapels. New Jersey Republican Party · Oct 15, 2026
The sample ballot lists Bong J. Kim and Jeffrey Krapels in the Republican column and Annie Hausmann and John Rooney in the Democratic column. Bergen County Clerk · Nov 3, 2026
On the record: Jeffrey Krapels
5 sourced01Priorities1 sourced position
VOTE411 candidate questionnaire answer
Names property taxes, affordable housing and making decisions with Norwood first as the borough's three most important challenges.
Property taxes, affordable housing and making decisions with Norwood first.”
Own statementVOTE411 (League of Women Voters)Link
02Budget and taxes2 sourced positions
VOTE411 candidate questionnaire answer
Says he submitted 19 police budgets as chief and came in under budget on every one.
I submitted 19 budgets and came in under budget for every one.”
Own statementVOTE411 (League of Women Voters)Link
VOTE411 candidate questionnaire answer
Says the mayor and council control about a quarter of the property tax bill and should prioritize safety and residents' needs through a responsible budget.
The Mayor & Council are only responsible for approximately 25% of the total property tax bill.”
Own statementVOTE411 (League of Women Voters)Link
03Climate1 sourced position
VOTE411 candidate questionnaire answer
Says the borough should continue with state "green" mandates to reduce the effects of climate change.
Continue with the “green” mandates from Trenton.”
Own statementVOTE411 (League of Women Voters)Link
04Past elections1 sourced position
Ran in the June 2026 Republican primary for Norwood Borough Council (won).
Own statementBergen County Clerk · Jun 2, 2026Link
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