Stanhope Borough Council · Nov 3, 2026
Thomas J.
Romano
Thomas J. Romano, the incumbent, is running for Stanhope Borough Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 3 candidates are running for 2 seats.
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The race · Borough Council
- 01Najib Iftikhar
- 02Anthony J. RiccardiIncumbent
- 03Thomas J. RomanoYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Stanhope Borough Council President for 2026 and chair of the council's Finance/Administration committee.
- On the ballot as
- Republican
- Party
- Thomas J. Romano received 173 votes and Najib Iftikhar 91 in the June 2, 2026 Republican primary for two Borough Council seats. Sussex County · Jun 12, 2026City issues often split differently from national party lines. Compare their positions.
Thomas J. Romano received 173 votes and Najib Iftikhar 91 in the June 2, 2026 Republican primary for two Borough Council seats. Sussex County · Jun 12, 2026
On the record: Thomas J. Romano
7 sourced01Affordable housing1 sourced position
Voted yes on adopting Ordinance 2026-03, creating Affordable Housing Overlay Zones with a 20% affordable housing set-aside (passed 5-0, March 10, 2026).
Council voteBorough of Stanhope · Mar 10, 2026LinkHow the council voted
02Budget and taxes3 sourced positions
Voted yes on introducing Ordinance 2026-05, allowing the 2026 budget to exceed the appropriation cap by up to 3.5% (passed 5-0, March 10, 2026).
Council voteBorough of Stanhope · Mar 10, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on adopting Ordinance 2026-05, allowing the 2026 budget to exceed the appropriation cap by up to 3.5% (passed 4-0, March 24, 2026).
Council voteBorough of Stanhope · Mar 24, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on Resolution 077-26, adopting the 2026 municipal budget (passed 5-0, April 14, 2026).
Council voteBorough of Stanhope · Apr 14, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03Cannabis retail1 sourced position
Voted yes on Resolution 064-26, supporting New Jersey Leaf, LLC's application for a cannabis retail shop at 93 State Route 183 (unanimous voice vote, March 10, 2026).
Council voteBorough of Stanhope · Mar 10, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04Tree removal rules1 sourced position
Voted yes on tabling Ordinance 2026-13, the tree removal and replacement ordinance (unanimous voice vote, June 23, 2026).
Council voteBorough of Stanhope · Jun 23, 2026LinkHow the council voted
05Past candidacies1 sourced position
Ran for Stanhope Borough Council in 2023 as a Republican candidate (won).
Own statementSussex County · Nov 21, 2023Link
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