Oradell · On the record

How the council voted

Every recorded council vote in this guide where two or more of the people we profile voted, side by side. Each line was checked against the meeting minutes it links to. Only candidates and members with a page in this guide are listed; open the minutes for the full roll call.

Oradell voter guide

Affordable housing

Jun 24, 2025

Resolution 25-158 endorsing the Housing Element and Fair Share Plan adopted by the Planning Board

Result as recorded: passed 3-0 with two abstentions, June 2025

  • YesJames "Ted" GulloVoted yes on Resolution 25-158 endorsing the Housing Element and Fair Share Plan adopted by the Planning Board (passed 3-0 with two abstentions, June 2025).
  • YesThomas KellyVoted yes on Resolution 25-158 endorsing the Housing Element and Fair Share Plan adopted by the Planning Board (passed 3-0 with two abstentions, June 2025).
  • —Roger TashjianAbstained on Resolution 25-158 endorsing the Housing Element and Fair Share Plan (passed 3-0 with two abstentions, June 2025).

Borough of Oradell · Jun 24, 2025Link

Feb 19, 2026

Introduce Ordinances 26-1 through 26-6 which include an affordable housing and development fee, two inclusionary zones and a revised affordable set-aside

Result as recorded: each 4-0 on first reading, February 2026

  • YesDavid BandfieldVoted 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).
  • YesJonathan KernVoted 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).
  • YesMaggie HarrerVoted 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).
  • YesThomas KellyVoted 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).

Borough of Oradell · Feb 19, 2026Link

Feb 19, 2026

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

Result as recorded: passed 4-0, February 2026

  • YesDavid BandfieldVoted 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).
  • YesJonathan KernVoted 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).
  • YesMaggie HarrerVoted 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).

Borough of Oradell · Feb 19, 2026Link

Mar 10, 2026

Adopt Ordinances 26-1 through 26-6 which include an affordable housing and development fee, two inclusionary zones and a revised affordable set-aside

Result as recorded: each adopted 4-0, March 2026

  • YesDavid BandfieldVoted yes to adopt Ordinances 26-1 through 26-6 which include an affordable housing and development fee, two inclusionary zones and a revised affordable set-aside (each adopted 4-0, March 2026).
  • YesJames "Ted" GulloVoted yes to adopt Ordinances 26-1 through 26-6 which include an affordable housing and development fee, two inclusionary zones and a revised affordable set-aside (each adopted 4-0, March 2026).
  • YesMaggie HarrerVoted yes to adopt Ordinances 26-1 through 26-6 which include an affordable housing and development fee, two inclusionary zones and a revised affordable set-aside (each adopted 4-0, March 2026).
  • YesThomas KellyVoted yes to adopt Ordinances 26-1 through 26-6 which include an affordable housing and development fee, two inclusionary zones and a revised affordable set-aside (each adopted 4-0, March 2026).

Borough of Oradell · Mar 10, 2026Link

Budget and taxes

May 27, 2025

Resolution 25-134 adopting the 2025 municipal budget of $21,219,900

Result as recorded: passed 6-0, May 2025

  • YesJames "Ted" GulloVoted yes on Resolution 25-134 adopting the 2025 municipal budget of $21,219,900 (passed 6-0, May 2025).
  • YesJonathan KernVoted yes on Resolution 25-134 adopting the 2025 municipal budget of $21,219,900 (passed 6-0, May 2025).
  • YesRoger TashjianVoted yes on Resolution 25-134 adopting the 2025 municipal budget of $21,219,900 (passed 6-0, May 2025).
  • YesThomas KellyVoted yes on Resolution 25-134 adopting the 2025 municipal budget of $21,219,900 (passed 6-0, May 2025).

Borough of Oradell · May 27, 2025Link

Apr 14, 2026

Resolution 26-92 introducing the 2026 municipal budget of $21,278,841

Result as recorded: passed 5-0, April 2026

  • YesJames "Ted" GulloVoted yes on Resolution 26-92 introducing the 2026 municipal budget of $21,278,841 (passed 5-0, April 2026).
  • YesJonathan KernVoted yes on Resolution 26-92 introducing the 2026 municipal budget of $21,278,841 (passed 5-0, April 2026).
  • YesMaggie HarrerVoted yes on Resolution 26-92 introducing the 2026 municipal budget of $21,278,841 (passed 5-0, April 2026).
  • YesRoger TashjianVoted yes on Resolution 26-92 introducing the 2026 municipal budget of $21,278,841 (passed 5-0, April 2026).
  • YesThomas KellyVoted yes on Resolution 26-92 introducing the 2026 municipal budget of $21,278,841 (passed 5-0, April 2026).

Borough of Oradell · Apr 14, 2026Link

Apr 28, 2026

Ordinance 26-7 to exceed the municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank

Result as recorded: adopted 6-0, April 2026

  • YesDavid BandfieldVoted yes on Ordinance 26-7 to exceed the municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank (adopted 6-0, April 2026).
  • YesJames "Ted" GulloVoted yes on Ordinance 26-7 to exceed the municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank (adopted 6-0, April 2026).
  • YesJonathan KernVoted yes on Ordinance 26-7 to exceed the municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank (adopted 6-0, April 2026).
  • YesMaggie HarrerVoted yes on Ordinance 26-7 to exceed the municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank (adopted 6-0, April 2026).
  • YesRoger TashjianVoted yes on Ordinance 26-7 to exceed the municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank (adopted 6-0, April 2026).
  • YesThomas KellyVoted yes on Ordinance 26-7 to exceed the municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank (adopted 6-0, April 2026).

Borough of Oradell · Apr 28, 2026Link

State legislation

May 12, 2026

Resolution 26-112 opposing state bill S-1836

Result as recorded: passed 6-0, May 2026

  • YesDavid BandfieldVoted yes on Resolution 26-112 opposing state bill S-1836 (passed 6-0, May 2026).
  • YesJames "Ted" GulloVoted yes on Resolution 26-112 opposing state bill S-1836 (passed 6-0, May 2026).
  • YesJonathan KernVoted yes on Resolution 26-112 opposing state bill S-1836 (passed 6-0, May 2026).
  • YesMaggie HarrerVoted yes on Resolution 26-112 opposing state bill S-1836 (passed 6-0, May 2026).
  • YesRoger TashjianVoted yes on Resolution 26-112 opposing state bill S-1836 (passed 6-0, May 2026).
  • YesThomas KellyVoted yes on Resolution 26-112 opposing state bill S-1836 (passed 6-0, May 2026).

Borough of Oradell · May 12, 2026Link

Technology

Nov 12, 2025

Table a document-imaging contract and a Building Department file-digitization contract until an IT consultant could be retained

Result as recorded: passed 5-1, November 2025

  • YesJames "Ted" GulloVoted 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).
  • YesJonathan KernVoted 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).
  • YesRoger TashjianVoted 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).
  • YesThomas KellyVoted 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).

Borough of Oradell · Nov 12, 2025Link

A “—” means the line records something other than a plain yes or no (a motion, an abstention, or two votes in one line); read the line itself. How this guide works