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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Stratford Borough Council Election 2026

2 of 6 council seats are on the ballot, with 5 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

Listed alphabetically by last name. Every position links to its source.

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

Early in-person voting begins · Oct 24

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What the next council decides

01Budget and taxes4 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council adopted the 2026 municipal budget on June 11, 2026, after adopting a cap bank ordinance in May.

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

02Redevelopment5 sourced facts

Where it standsStratford has redevelopment projects underway at Stratford Square (the former Bradlees site) and Laurel Mills, and adopted a new East Laurel Road redevelopment plan in June 2026.

What's on the tableThe next council will act on redevelopment plans, redeveloper agreements and related ordinances.

03Affordable housing and local planning6 sourced facts

Where it standsIn 2026 the council settled litigation with the Fair Share Housing Center, endorsed an amended housing plan and adopted an inclusionary overlay zone.

What's on the tableThe next council will carry out the borough's affordable housing plan and act on zoning changes, including any from a master plan reexamination.

04Roads and capital projects3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council adopted a $440,409 capital bond ordinance in June 2026 and is pursuing state road grants for Grand Avenue.

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

05Shared services3 sourced facts

Where it standsStratford gets construction-code, street-sweeping and ambulance services through agreements with neighboring boroughs.

What's on the tableThe next council will decide whether to renew, expand or end shared services agreements.

1 note on these statements

Five candidates are on the ballot for two council seats: Nicholas Hafto and Edward Maenner (Republican), Pat Gilligan and Mike Tolomeo (Democratic), and Orum Snow (independent, slogan "Socialist"). Camden County Clerk · Aug 27, 2026

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  1. 1. Should Stratford keep adopting redevelopment plans to steer projects on underused sites?

  2. 2. How should Stratford meet its state affordable housing obligation?

  3. 3. Should state law let some projects bypass local planning review?

  4. 4. Should Stratford borrow to pay for road and capital projects?

  5. 5. Should Stratford share more services with neighboring towns?

  6. 6. What kind of businesses should Stratford focus on attracting?

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 voted9 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): Bob Bove, Jessica Farrell, Stephen Gandy, Linda Hall, Dawn Martin2 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 Stratford ballot has one Members of Council contest (vote for two) with five candidates and no mayor contest. Camden County Clerk · Aug 27, 2026
  • The council has six members elected at large for three-year terms, and the mayor is elected to a four-year term. Borough of Stratford
  • Under the borough form of government, the mayor presides at council meetings and votes only in the event of a tie. Wikipedia
  • Mayor Linda Hall's term ends December 31, 2027. Wikipedia
  • Councilman Bob Bove and Councilwoman Jessica Farrell took oaths of office on Jan. 6, 2026 for three-year terms expiring December 31, 2028. Borough of Stratford · Jan 6, 2026
  • Dawn Martin and Stephen Gandy won the two full-term council seats in the November 2024 election. Camden County Clerk · Nov 5, 2024
  • Council meetings are held in person on the second Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Public Safety Building, 315 Union Avenue. Borough of Stratford

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