Perth Amboy, NJVoter Guide 2026 · not a ballot

Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Perth Amboy City Council Election 2026

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6 candidates

Updated Oct 4, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check →

The candidates

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City Council · Vote for up to 3

Voters choose up to three of six candidates for three at-large City Council seats; the mayor is not on this ballot.

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Three Democratic nominees (Milady Tejeda, Hailey Cruz Batista, Kenneth L. Gonzalez) face three Republican candidates (Jose Amarante, Maria E. Rodriguez, Aaron Yunes). Middlesex County Clerk

Already on the council, not on the ballot

Whoever you elect will govern alongside these members.

Rose B. Moralesbio onlyStacey PeraltaPerth Amboy councilwoman elected in 2024 and former president of the Perth Amboy Board of Education.bio only

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Match quiz2 questions · answers stay on your phoneSeat the CouncilPick winners, see the councilWhat council decidesMunicipal budget and property taxes, Water quality and rates, Housing and affordable-housing obligationKey datesDeadlines and vote centers

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Tue, Oct 13, 2026

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What the next council decides

Municipal budget and property taxes

Where it standsThe council adopted a $102.2 million 2026 municipal budget that raises the municipal tax bill on the average-assessed home by about $213 a year.

What's on the tableThe next council will adopt the 2027 budget and decide how much surplus to use and how much to raise in taxes.

Water quality and rates

Where it standsThe city is planning a $100 million new water treatment plant, and the Republican slate lists water rates and quality among its top concerns.

What's on the tableThe council votes on water-utility spending, bonds and rate ordinances.

Housing and affordable-housing obligation

Where it standsThe VOTE411 voter guide asks candidates about the city's adopted Fourth Round Affordable Housing Plan.

What's on the tableThe council will decide how to carry out the plan and how much new housing to approve.

Redevelopment and PILOT tax breaks

Where it standsThe Republican slate criticizes long-term PILOT agreements for developers; the city says 300 acres of formerly contaminated land have been remediated.

What's on the tableThe council votes on redevelopment plans and financial agreements with developers.

Public comment at council meetings

Where it standsCandidate Jose Amarante says public speaking time is 3 minutes and wants it restored to 5.

What's on the tableThe council sets its own meeting rules, including public comment time.

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  1. 1. How much time should residents get to speak at council meetings?

  2. 2. What should the council's role be on federal immigration enforcement?

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The seat math

2 stay (not up this year): Rose B. Morales, Stacey Peralta3 on this ballot

5 council seats. The council decides by a 3-vote majority.

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