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Oakland Borough Council · Nov 3, 2026

Bill Eilert

Councilmember; elected November 2025New Jersey Globe · Jun 4, 2026

7 sourced positions

Bill Eilert (Councilmember) is not on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot and will stay on the Oakland Borough Council after the election.

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Oakland councilman elected in November 2025 as an independent.

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Bill Eilert, an independent, won his seat in 2025 by 77 votes over a Republican incumbent; Matthew Dumpert won a court-ordered special election after a tied vote. New Jersey Globe · Jun 4, 2026

Where Bill Eilert stands: positions on the record

Property taxes and budget2 sourced positions
Public comment2 sourced positions
Basketball courts1 sourced position

  • Voted no on the resolution accepting a $150,000 county matching grant for basketball courts (passed 3-3 with the mayor breaking the tie, Apr. 2026).

    Council voteBorough of Oakland · Apr 14, 2026

Police contract1 sourced position
Affordable housing1 sourced position

  • Voted yes to designate Block 4202, Lots 1 and 2 an area in need of redevelopment, tied to the affordable-housing project (passed 6-0, Sept. 2026).

    Council voteBorough of Oakland · Sep 22, 2026

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