Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Pitman Borough Council Election 2026

2 of 6 council seats are on the ballot, with 4 candidates running. Updated Oct 20, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check

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Nov 3Election Day

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The candidates

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Voters boroughwide choose up to two of the four council candidates; the two with the most votes win three-year terms.

Early voting begins · Oct 24

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What the next council decides

01Budget and property taxes4 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council adopted the 2026 municipal budget on June 8, 2026, after spring work sessions on a proposed tax increase.

What's on the tableThe next council will write and adopt the 2027 budget and set the municipal tax levy.

02Capital projects and borrowing3 sourced facts

Where it standsCapital requests of about $6.5 million were cut back during 2026 budget talks, and the council adopted two bond ordinances in June.

What's on the tableThe next council will decide which capital projects to fund each year and how much to borrow.

  • 2026 capital requests totaled about $6.5 million, including two new fire trucks, Public Works vehicles, Sunset Auditorium repairs and road improvements. Borough of Pitman · Apr 25, 2026
  • By Apr. 30, 2026 capital requests had been lowered to $2.4 million; the council set $400,000 aside toward a new fire engine and $200,000 for Sunset Auditorium. Borough of Pitman · Apr 30, 2026
  • Bond Ordinance No. 9, 2026 appropriates $1,409,500 for capital improvements and Bond Ordinance No. 10, 2026 appropriates $1,045,000 for water and sewer improvements; both passed June 22, 2026. Borough of Pitman · Jun 22, 2026
03Borough fees2 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council adopted park and facility use fees in July 2026 and has reviewed other fee schedules.

What's on the tableThe next council will decide whether to raise other borough fees, such as construction fees.

04Redevelopment and tax abatements3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe borough is seeking developers for the former Sony property and designated a new non-condemnation redevelopment area in April 2026.

What's on the tableThe next council will act on redevelopment plans and any tax abatement agreements for projects.

05Master plan and zoning2 sourced facts

Where it standsA Planning and Zoning Board committee began work in May 2026 on Pitman's master plan, due in October 2027.

What's on the tableThe next council will act on zoning changes that come out of the master plan work.

2 notes on these statements

Chris Morozin was appointed in May 2026 to fill the unexpired term of Robert Uyehara. Borough of Pitman · May 26, 2026

Four candidates are on the ballot for two council seats: Adam Mazzola and Chris Morozin (Democratic) and Robert Hahn and Kevin Austin (Republican). Gloucester County Clerk · Aug 27, 2026

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  1. 1. How should Pitman plan its capital spending?

  2. 2. Should Pitman charge or raise fees for borough services and facilities?

  3. 3. Should Pitman grant tax abatements to redevelopment projects?

  4. 4. What should guide Pitman's zoning in the new master plan?

Seat the councilSeat the Council →Pick a winner for each open seat and see where the resulting council stands on each issue.On the recordHow the council voted5 council decisions, each member's vote side by side, with a link to the minutes.

Key dates

The seat math

5 stay (not up this year): Jason Blackmore, Debra Guarni, Shawn McCleery, Sarah Musto, Michael L. Razze, Jr.2 on this ballot

6 council seats plus a mayor who doesn't vote on council items. The council decides by a 4-vote majority.

  • The Pitman ballot has one Council contest (vote for two) with four candidates and no mayor contest. Gloucester County Clerk
  • Pitman uses the borough form of government: a directly elected mayor with a four-year term and six council members elected at-large to staggered three-year terms. Wikipedia
  • The mayor presides at council meetings and votes only in the event of a tie. Wikipedia
  • Mayor Michael L. Razze, Jr.'s term expires Dec. 31, 2027. Borough of Pitman
  • Council President Adam Mazzola and Councilman Chris Morozin have terms that expire Dec. 31, 2026. Borough of Pitman
  • Councilwomen Debra Guarni and Sarah Musto have terms that expire Dec. 31, 2027; Councilwoman Shawn McCleery and Councilman Jason Blackmore have terms that expire Dec. 31, 2028. Borough of Pitman

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