Stratford Borough Council · Nov 3, 2026
Mike
Tolomeo
Mike Tolomeo, the incumbent, is running for Stratford Borough Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 5 candidates are running for 2 seats.
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The race · Borough Council
- 01Pat GilliganIncumbent
- 02Nicholas Hafto
- 03Edward Maenner
- 04Orum Snow
- 05Mike TolomeoYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Stratford councilman since 2020 and director of the council's Finance and Revenue committee.
- On the ballot as
- Democratic
- Party
- 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, 2026City issues often split differently from national party lines. Compare their positions.
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
On the record: Mike Tolomeo
10 sourced01Budget and taxes2 sourced positions
Moved adoption of Resolution 84-2026, adopting the 2026 municipal budget, and voted yes (passed 5-0 with Councilwoman Farrell absent, June 2026).
Council voteBorough of Stratford · Jun 11, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Moved introduction of Ordinance 04-2026, to exceed the municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank (introduced 6-0, April 2026).
Council voteBorough of Stratford · Apr 9, 2026Link
02Redevelopment2 sourced positions
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
Voted yes on Ordinance 02-2026, approving an amended redevelopment plan for Block 62, Lots 2, 4, 7 and 18 (passed 6-0, March 2026).
Council voteBorough of Stratford · Mar 12, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03Affordable housing2 sourced positions
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
Seconded and voted yes on a consent agenda including Resolution 65-2026, authorizing settlement of litigation with the Fair Share Housing Center (passed 6-0, April 2026).
Council voteBorough of Stratford · Apr 9, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04Capital projects and borrowing1 sourced position
Voted yes on Bond Ordinance 08-2026, appropriating $440,409 for capital improvements and authorizing $418,388 in bonds or notes (passed 5-0 with Councilwoman Farrell absent, June 2026).
Council voteBorough of Stratford · Jun 11, 2026LinkHow the council voted
05Borough staffing1 sourced position
Voted yes on Resolution 119-2026, a salary increase for a Public Works sewer department laborer (passed 4-1, Councilwoman Farrell opposed, Aug. 2026).
Council voteBorough of Stratford · Aug 13, 2026LinkHow the council voted
06Past candidacies1 sourced position
Ran for Stratford Borough Council in 2023 (won).
Own statementCamden County Clerk · Nov 7, 2023Link
07Candidate questionnaire1 sourced position
Had not responded to the League of Women Voters VOTE411 questionnaire for Stratford Borough Council as of Oct. 20, 2026.
Own statementLeague of Women Voters VOTE411 guideLink
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