Oradell Borough Council · Nov 3, 2026
Jonathan
Kern
Jonathan Kern, the incumbent, is running for Oradell Borough Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 4 candidates are running for 2 seats.
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The race · Borough Council
- 01Susan M. Croce
- 02James "Ted" GulloIncumbent
- 03Jonathan KernYou’re reading
- 04Jeffrey R. Stewart
Background
- About
- Jonathan Kern is an Oradell Borough Council member and the borough's Fire Commissioner. His committee assignments are Public Safety, Audit & Compliance and Ordinance.
- How the press groups them
- The Oradell Republican Club asks voters to re-elect Ted Gullo and Jon Kern. Oradell Republican Club · Oct 1, 2026
- Campaign website
- www.oradellgop.com/candidates2023
The sample ballot lists Jonathan Kern and James "Ted" Gullo in the Republican column and Jeffrey R. Stewart and Susan M. Croce in the Democratic column. Bergen County Clerk · Nov 3, 2026
Jonathan Kern was absent from the March 10, 2026 meeting at which the council adopted the affordable housing ordinances. Borough of Oradell · Mar 10, 2026
On the record: Jonathan Kern
12 sourced01Affordable housing2 sourced positions
Voted yes to introduce Ordinances 26-1 through 26-6 which include an affordable housing and development fee, two inclusionary zones and a revised affordable set-aside (each 4-0 on first reading, February 2026).
Council voteBorough of Oradell · Feb 19, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on Resolution 26-68 asking the Planning Board to study whether Block 807 Lot 1 and Block 905 Lots 1 and 2 are an area in need of redevelopment (passed 4-0, February 2026).
Council voteBorough of Oradell · Feb 19, 2026LinkHow the council voted
02Rent leveling1 sourced position
At a July 2025 council discussion of a rent leveling board, the minutes record him suggesting more research on how it would affect landlords and developers financially.
Own statementBorough of Oradell · Jul 8, 2025Link
03Budget and taxes4 sourced positions
Voted yes on Resolution 25-134 adopting the 2025 municipal budget of $21,219,900 (passed 6-0, May 2025).
Council voteBorough of Oradell · May 27, 2025LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on Resolution 26-92 introducing the 2026 municipal budget of $21,278,841 (passed 5-0, April 2026).
Council voteBorough of Oradell · Apr 14, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on Ordinance 26-7 to exceed the municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank (adopted 6-0, April 2026).
Council voteBorough of Oradell · Apr 28, 2026LinkHow the council voted
His campaign page says that as Audit Committee chair he scrutinizes expenses, supports responsible debt management and has backed cost-saving measures.
ask the right questions, demand accountability, and make informed decisions that serve Oradell today and prepare it for the future.”
Own statementOradell Republican Club · Oct 1, 2026Link
04Joint land use board1 sourced position
At the May 12, 2026 meeting, the minutes record him updating the council on Joint Land Use Board changes being worked through in the ordinance committee.
Own statementBorough of Oradell · May 12, 2026Link
05Technology1 sourced position
Voted yes to table a document-imaging contract and a Building Department file-digitization contract until an IT consultant could be retained (passed 5-1, November 2025).
Council voteBorough of Oradell · Nov 12, 2025LinkHow the council voted
06State legislation1 sourced position
Voted yes on Resolution 26-112 opposing state bill S-1836 (passed 6-0, May 2026).
Council voteBorough of Oradell · May 12, 2026LinkHow the council voted
07Past elections1 sourced position
Ran for Oradell Borough Council in 2023 (won).
Own statementBergen County Clerk · Nov 7, 2023Link
08VOTE411 questionnaire1 sourced position
Had not responded to the League of Women Voters VOTE411 candidate questionnaire as of October 20, 2026.
Own statementVOTE411 (League of Women Voters)Link
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Jonathan Kern: their words and their votes on the same issue
Budget and taxes
In their words
His campaign page says that as Audit Committee chair he scrutinizes expenses, supports responsible debt management and has backed cost-saving measures.
Oct 1, 2026 ·Oradell Republican Club campaign page ·Oradell Republican Club · Oct 1, 2026
On the record
Voted yes on Resolution 25-134 adopting the 2025 municipal budget of $21,219,900 (passed 6-0, May 2025).
May 27, 2025 ·Borough of Oradell · May 27, 2025
Voted yes on Resolution 26-92 introducing the 2026 municipal budget of $21,278,841 (passed 5-0, April 2026).
Apr 14, 2026 ·Borough of Oradell · Apr 14, 2026
Voted yes on Ordinance 26-7 to exceed the municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank (adopted 6-0, April 2026).
Apr 28, 2026 ·Borough of Oradell · Apr 28, 2026
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