Ramsey, NJVoter Guide 2026 · not a ballot

Ramsey Mayor · Nov 3, 2026

Deirdre A. Dillon

Candidate for Mayor (incumbent)

6 candidates · 2 seats4 sourced positions

Deirdre A. Dillon, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Ramsey in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Angelo R. La Manna Jr..

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Deirdre Dillon has been Ramsey's mayor since 2015. She is a compliance officer for two SEC-registered investment advisers.

Occupation (from candidate statement)
Republican

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Where Deirdre A. Dillon stands: positions on the record

Affordable housing overlay zones2 sourced positions

  • At the Feb. 11, 2026 meeting, said the borough would become open to builder's remedy lawsuits if it did not adopt the Island Road overlay ordinance.

    “If the Borough's immunity is stripped for not adopting the Island Road Overlay Zone Ordinance, the Borough will become susceptible to exclusionary zoning lawsuits, including builder's remedy lawsuits.”

    Own statementBorough of Ramsey · Feb 11, 2026

  • At the March 11, 2026 hearing, replied that she had asked the governor's Office of Intergovernmental Affairs liaison for an extension of the March 15 deadline and was told no.

    Own statementBorough of Ramsey · Mar 11, 2026

2026 budget1 sourced position

  • At the April 22, 2026 meeting, called the 2026 budget one to be proud of given inflationary pressures.

    “It is a budget to be proud of as we face so many inflationary issues.”

    Own statementBorough of Ramsey · Apr 22, 2026

Capital borrowing1 sourced position

  • The Republican ticket's website says using bonds for large capital projects stabilizes property taxes by spreading the cost over the improvements' life.

    “Using the debt markets for large capital improvement projects stabilizes property taxes because the capital improvements are paid over their life span instead of in one year.”

    Own statementPutting Ramsey First (Republican campaign website): Municipal Bonds 101

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