Oakland Borough Council · Nov 3, 2026
Steven Saliani
Councilmember; elected November 2024 to a three-year termNew Jersey Herald · Nov 5, 2024
Steven Saliani (Councilmember) is not on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot and will stay on the Oakland Borough Council after the election.
Oakland councilman re-elected in November 2024 to a three-year term.
Where Steven Saliani stands: positions on the record
Property taxes and budget1 sourced position
Voted yes on the ordinance letting the 2026 budget exceed the cap and set up a cap bank (passed 6-0, Apr. 2026).
Council voteBorough of Oakland · Apr 14, 2026
Public comment1 sourced position
Voted no on a motion to restore a second public-comment session at council meetings (failed 2-3, July 2026).
Council voteBorough of Oakland · Jul 14, 2026
Basketball courts1 sourced position
Voted yes 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
Voted yes to ratify the 2025-2029 contract with Oakland PBA Local 164 (passed 4-1, July 2026).
Council voteBorough of Oakland · Jul 14, 2026
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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