Watchung Borough Council · Nov 3, 2026
Colin
Yhlen
Colin Yhlen is running for Watchung Borough Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 4 candidates are running for 2 seats.
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The race · Borough Council
- 01Sonia Abi-HabibIncumbent
- 02Robert L. GibbsIncumbent
- 03Lindsay Kraft
- 04Colin YhlenYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Certified Public Accountant and business risk consultant at the commercial property insurer FM. His campaign site says he has coached baseball and basketball and volunteers with the PTO.
- On the ballot as
- Democratic
- Campaign website
- www.votewatchung.com
Mayor Ronald Jubin (Republican) and Daryl Eisenberg Knegten (Democrat) are running for mayor; Sonia Abi-Habib and Robert L. Gibbs (Republicans) and Lindsay Kraft and Colin Yhlen (Democrats) are running for two council seats. Somerset County Clerk · Sep 21, 2026
On the record: Colin Yhlen
5 sourced01Budget and taxes1 sourced position
The joint platform pledges more transparency about what drives property-tax increases.
Improve transparency around the factors driving property-tax increases.”
Own statementDaryl, Lindsay, & Colin for WatchungLink
02Affordable housing1 sourced position
The joint platform pledges to plan so state-mandated development has minimal impact on Watchung's character.
Plan strategically to minimize the impact of state-mandated development on Watchung’s character.”
Own statementDaryl, Lindsay, & Colin for WatchungLink
03Redevelopment1 sourced position
The joint platform pledges a vision for revitalizing the Watchung Triangle and Watchung Square Mall.
Develop a clear vision for revitalizing the Watchung Triangle and Watchung Square Mall.”
Own statementDaryl, Lindsay, & Colin for WatchungLink
04Public meetings1 sourced position
The joint platform pledges to explore remote participation options for public meetings.
Explore remote participation options for public meetings.”
Own statementDaryl, Lindsay, & Colin for WatchungLink
05Sidewalks and pedestrian safety1 sourced position
The joint platform pledges to prioritize sidewalk improvements and pedestrian safety.
Prioritize sidewalk improvements and pedestrian safety.”
Own statementDaryl, Lindsay, & Colin for WatchungLink
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