Oakland, NJVoter Guide 2026 · not a ballot

Oakland Borough Council · Nov 3, 2026

Frank Furbacher

Candidate for Borough Council

4 candidates · 2 seats3 sourced positions

Frank Furbacher is running for Oakland Borough Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 4 candidates are running for 2 seats.

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Senior Director at a national consulting firm and youth coach in Oakland.

Occupation (from candidate statement)
Independent
Campaign website
folkertsfurbacher4oakland.com/meet-frank-furbacher

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Russell Talamini and running mate Ryan Schwertfeger are the Republican candidates; Jim Folkerts and Frank Furbacher are independent candidates for the same two seats. New Jersey Globe · Jun 4, 2026

Where Frank Furbacher stands: positions on the record

Property taxes and budget1 sourced position

  • Folkerts & Furbacher joint campaign platform

    Joint platform says the candidates will challenge the pattern of budget cap-exceedance ordinances.

    “will scrutinize municipal spending and challenge the pattern of budget cap-exceedance ordinances that have driven recent tax levy increases, including the 3.49% rise approved for 2026”

    Own statementFolkerts & Furbacher for Oakland campaign site

Public comment1 sourced position
Campaign priorities1 sourced position

  • Quoted by the New Jersey Globe on why Frank Furbacher is running.

    “I will champion fiscal responsibility, accountability, and common-sense approaches that make government work better for everyone”

    Own statementNew Jersey Globe · Jun 4, 2026

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