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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The candidates
Listed alphabetically by last name. Every position links to its source.
Borough Council
Vote for up to 2- Kevin AustinRetired U.S. Army National Guard colonel and former two-term Pitman councilman, first elected in 2013. He was Pitman Fire Marshal for 22 years and serves on the Pitman Planning and Zoning Board.5sourced
- Robert HahnLifelong Pitman resident and U.S. Postal Service employee who served 36 years in the U.S. Army Reserve. He graduated from Pitman High School in 1974.3sourced
- Adam MazzolaIncumbentPitman Council President and lifelong Pitman resident, appointed to the Borough Council in February 2020. He serves as the council's liaison for finance and to the Chamber of Commerce.9sourced
- Chris MorozinIncumbentCouncilman; appointed May 26, 2026 to fill the unexpired term of Robert Uyehara4sourced
Voters boroughwide choose up to two of the four council candidates; the two with the most votes win three-year terms.
Also on your Nov 3 ballot
We research city races only. For these races, go to the state's official guide or a nonpartisan one.
- U.S. Senate
- Cory Booker · Democratic
- Justin Murphy · Republican
- Veronica Fernandez · End the Corruption!
- Joanne Kuniansky · Socialist Workers Party
Districts come from 2020 Census blocks and the district maps for this election. Your address decides your districts.
Already on the council, not on the ballot
Whoever you elect will govern alongside these members.
- Jason BlackmoreCouncilman; term expires Dec. 31, 20283sourced
- Debra GuarniCouncilwoman; term expires Dec. 31, 20273sourced
- Shawn McCleeryCouncilwoman; term expires Dec. 31, 20284sourced
- Sarah MustoCouncilwoman; term expires Dec. 31, 20273sourced
- Michael L. Razze, Jr.Mayor; term expires Dec. 31, 20271sourced
Officeholders' pages compare what they've said with how they've voted, with sources.
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.
- At an Apr. 25, 2026 budget meeting the proposed tax increase was 9 cents, 6 cents of it from debt service on the 2025 capital bond of $2.5 million. Borough of Pitman · Apr 25, 2026
- Council President Mazzola said the 9-cent increase would equal $18.36 a month, or $220.40 a year, for the average household. Borough of Pitman · Apr 25, 2026
- The CFO said the borough used $1.93 million of surplus in the 2026 budget. Borough of Pitman · Apr 25, 2026
- The council approved the 2026 municipal budget 6-0 on June 8, 2026. Borough of Pitman · Jun 8, 2026
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.
- The Construction Office ran a $50,000 deficit in 2025, which Council President Mazzola said could be corrected by raising fees. Borough of Pitman · Apr 25, 2026
- Ordinance No. 11, 2026, establishing fees for the use of borough-owned parks and facilities, passed 6-0 on July 13, 2026. Borough of Pitman · Jul 13, 2026
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.
- In January 2026 the council created an ad hoc advisory committee on redeveloping the former Sony property at 400 N. Woodbury Rd. Borough of Pitman · Jan 12, 2026
- Resolution No. 83, 2026, on the Apr. 13, 2026 consent agenda, designated several blocks and lots as a non-condemnation redevelopment area on the Planning Board's recommendation. Borough of Pitman · Apr 13, 2026
- Ordinance No. 13, 2026, a tax abatement agreement for 166 East Avenue, passed 6-0 on Sept. 14, 2026. Borough of Pitman · Sep 14, 2026
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.
- The Master Plan Committee held a kickoff meeting on May 7, 2026, and the Master Plan is due in October 2027. Pitman Planning & Zoning Board · May 18, 2026
- The Republican candidates' platform says it would protect local zoning and planning decisions that respect existing neighborhoods. Austin & Hahn for Council 2026 (Pitman Republicans campaign site)
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. How should Pitman plan its capital spending?
2. Should Pitman charge or raise fees for borough services and facilities?
3. Should Pitman grant tax abatements to redevelopment projects?
4. What should guide Pitman's zoning in the new master plan?
Key dates
- Voter registration deadlineNJ Division of ElectionsOct 13, 2026
- Early voting begins (through Nov. 1)Gloucester CountyOct 24, 2026
- Election Day (polls open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.)Gloucester CountyNov 3, 2026
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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