Rockaway Borough Council · Nov 3, 2026
James R.
Hurley
Borough Council member; term ends December 31, 2027Morris County Clerk · Aug 7, 2026
James R. Hurley (Borough Council member) is not on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot and will stay on the Rockaway Borough Council after the election.
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Background
- About
- Rockaway Borough Council member who chairs the Public Utility and Works Committee in 2026.
On the record: James R. Hurley
8 sourced01Data centers1 sourced position
Voted yes on Ordinance 26-17, codifying the prohibition of data centers as a land use, at introduction (6-0, Aug. 2026) and adoption (5-0, Sept. 2026).
Council voteBorough of Rockaway · Sep 10, 2026Link
02Water and sewer rates1 sourced position
Voted yes on Ordinance 26-12, raising water and sewer rates and fees (passed 4-2, June 2026).
Council voteBorough of Rockaway · Jun 11, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03Staff salaries1 sourced position
Voted yes on Ordinance 26-11, setting salary ranges for borough and water utility jobs (passed 4-1, June 2026).
Council voteBorough of Rockaway · Jun 11, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04Construction dumpsters1 sourced position
Voted no on Ordinance 26-07, permit standards for construction dumpsters (failed 2-3, March 2026). He said the permit fee would add a financial burden on residents improving their property.
Council voteBorough of Rockaway · Mar 26, 2026Link
05Affordable housing1 sourced position
Voted yes on Ordinance 26-05, updating affordable housing rules to meet the borough's Round Four obligations (adopted 6-0, March 2026).
Council voteBorough of Rockaway · Mar 12, 2026LinkHow the council voted
06Budget and taxes1 sourced position
Voted yes on Resolution 136-26, introducing the 2026 municipal budget with a 2.84% municipal tax increase (approved 6-0, June 2026).
Council voteBorough of Rockaway · Jun 11, 2026LinkHow the council voted
07Borrowing1 sourced position
Voted yes to introduce bond Ordinances 26-19 ($1,584,000 for capital improvements) and 26-20 ($721,250 for water utility improvements) (each 5-0, Sept. 2026).
Council voteBorough of Rockaway · Sep 10, 2026LinkHow the council voted
08Traffic safety1 sourced position
Voted no on introducing Ordinance 26-14, a stop sign at Chestnut Terrace and Lakeside Drive (failed 2-4, June 2026).
Council voteBorough of Rockaway · Jun 25, 2026LinkHow the council voted
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