Stratford Borough Council · Nov 3, 2026
Pat
Gilligan
Pat Gilligan, 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 GilliganYou’re reading
- 02Nicholas Hafto
- 03Edward Maenner
- 04Orum Snow
- 05Mike TolomeoIncumbent
Background
- About
- Stratford Council President and councilman since 2018. He directs the council's Police committee.
- On the ballot as
- Democratic
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: Pat Gilligan
11 sourced01Budget and taxes1 sourced position
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
Moved adoption of 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 housing3 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
Moved adoption of a consent agenda including Resolution 65-2026, authorizing settlement of litigation with the Fair Share Housing Center, and voted yes (passed 6-0, April 2026).
Council voteBorough of Stratford · Apr 9, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Moved adoption of Ordinance 03-2026, updating the borough's affordable housing standards and development fees, and voted yes (passed 6-0, March 2026).
Council voteBorough of Stratford · Mar 12, 2026Link
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
06Capital 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
07Borough staffing1 sourced position
Moved and 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
08Past candidacies1 sourced position
Ran for Stratford Borough Council in 2023 (won).
Own statementCamden County Clerk · Nov 7, 2023Link
09Candidate 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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