Oakland, NJVoter Guide 2026 · not a ballot

Oakland Borough Council · Nov 3, 2026

Eric Kulmala

MayorNew Jersey Globe · Jun 4, 2026

2 sourced positions

Eric Kulmala (Mayor) is not on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot and will stay on the Oakland Borough Council after the election.

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Republican mayor of Oakland, who leads the seven-member governing body.

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Where Eric Kulmala stands: positions on the record

Basketball courts1 sourced position

  • Cast the tie-breaking yes vote on the resolution accepting a $150,000 county matching grant for basketball courts (3-3 council vote, Apr. 2026).

    Council voteBorough of Oakland · Apr 14, 2026

Police Department review1 sourced position

  • as recorded in the meeting minutes; not a direct quote

    Minutes record the Mayor introducing a resolution for an outside Police Department assessment (up to $83,500); no member moved it, so no vote was taken (July 2026).

    Own statementBorough of Oakland · Jul 14, 2026

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