Wanaque Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Daniel Mahler
Candidate for Mayor (incumbent)
Daniel Mahler, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Wanaque in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Sandy E. Lawson.
Mayor of Wanaque and chairman of the borough's Executive Committee, with a term expiring December 31, 2026. He is the liaison to the Library Board and the Golden Age Club.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Republican
Where Daniel Mahler stands: positions on the record
Affordable housing1 sourced position
as recorded in the meeting minutes
Said at the May 11, 2026 meeting that the borough does not believe overlay zones apply to the town.
“The borough does not believe overlay zones apply to our town.”
Own statementBorough of Wanaque · May 11, 2026
Cannabis1 sourced position
as recorded in the meeting minutes
Said in his January 2026 address that the ordinance allows two retail cannabis licenses.
“The Ordinance also allows for two retail licenses.”
Own statementBorough of Wanaque · Jan 5, 2026
Arrow Metal site1 sourced position
as recorded in the meeting minutes
Said in his January 2026 address that the borough wants the vacant Haskell manufacturing site to stay in manufacturing use.
“We desire that this location remain as a manufacturing facility and not be turned into low-income housing.”
Own statementBorough of Wanaque · Jan 5, 2026
Mountain Lakes Drive1 sourced position
as recorded in the meeting minutes
Said in his January 2026 address that litigation over the Mountain Lakes Drive development was recently successful and the owner could appeal.
“After years in court, litigation was recently successful.”
Own statementBorough of Wanaque · Jan 5, 2026
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