Stratford Borough Council · Nov 3, 2026
Bob
Bove
Councilman; term expires December 31, 2028Borough of Stratford · Jan 6, 2026
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Background
- About
- Stratford councilman since 2025 and director of the council's Ordinance and Property committee.
On the record: Bob Bove
6 sourced01Budget and taxes2 sourced positions
as summarized in the Mar. 12, 2026 council minutes; not a direct quote
Asked the public for patience during budget season while the council discussed increased costs the borough cannot control.
Own statementBorough of Stratford · Mar 12, 2026Link
Voted yes on Resolution 84-2026, adopting the 2026 municipal budget (passed 5-0 with Councilwoman Farrell absent, June 2026).
Council voteBorough of Stratford · Jun 11, 2026LinkHow the council voted
02Redevelopment1 sourced position
Seconded and voted yes on Ordinance 06-2026, approving a redevelopment plan for the East Laurel Road Redevelopment Area (passed 5-0 with Councilwoman Farrell absent, June 2026).
Council voteBorough of Stratford · Jun 11, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03Affordable housing1 sourced position
Voted yes on Ordinance 07-2026, adding an R-5 inclusionary single-family attached overlay zone (passed 5-0 with Councilwoman Farrell absent, June 2026).
Council voteBorough of Stratford · Jun 11, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04Local planning control1 sourced position
Voted yes on a consent agenda including Resolution 78-2026, opposing state bill S-1836, which permits bypassing the local planning process (passed 5-0 with Councilman Tolomeo absent, May 2026).
Council voteBorough of Stratford · May 14, 2026LinkHow the council voted
05Shared services1 sourced position
Voted yes on a consent agenda including Resolution 79-2026, a shared services agreement with the Borough of Pitman for street sweeping (passed 5-0 with Councilman Tolomeo absent, May 2026).
Council voteBorough of Stratford · May 14, 2026LinkHow the council voted
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Budget and taxes
In their words
Asked the public for patience during budget season while the council discussed increased costs the borough cannot control.
Mar 12, 2026 ·as summarized in the Mar. 12, 2026 council minutes; not a direct quote ·Borough of Stratford · Mar 12, 2026
On the record
Voted yes on Resolution 84-2026, adopting the 2026 municipal budget (passed 5-0 with Councilwoman Farrell absent, June 2026).
Jun 11, 2026 ·Borough of Stratford · Jun 11, 2026
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