Watchung Borough Council · Nov 3, 2026
Robert L.
Gibbs
Robert L. Gibbs, the incumbent, 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. GibbsYou’re reading
- 03Lindsay Kraft
- 04Colin Yhlen
Background
- About
- Watchung Borough Council member and energy-industry government affairs director at NRG Energy. His borough biography says he served on the council from March 2013 to November 2019.
- On the ballot as
- Republican
- Campaign website
- www.watchungstrong.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: Robert L. Gibbs
10 sourced01Redevelopment3 sourced positions
Lists starting a community discussion on redeveloping the Ness Property as a top priority if re-elected.
initiating a community discussion on the redevelopment of the Ness Property and what the community would like to see there”
Own statementWatchung Strong (Committee to Re-Elect Jubin, Abi-Habib & Gibbs): About UsLink
Voted yes on R12, designating 18 Drift Road (Block 7010, Lots 5.01-5.03) a non-condemnation area in need of redevelopment (passed 6-0, January 2024).
Council voteBorough of Watchung Mayor & Council minutes, Jan. 18, 2024 · Jan 18, 2024Link
Committee to Re-Elect Jubin, Abi-Habib & Gibbs (Watchung Strong)
The joint campaign site says the local tax base grew with new business growth on the Route 22 corridor.
INCREASED the local tax base with strong new business growth on our Rt 22 Economic Corridor”
Own statementWatchung Strong (Committee to Re-Elect Jubin, Abi-Habib & Gibbs): HomeLink
02Budget and taxes3 sourced positions
Lists maintaining fiscal discipline and keeping municipal taxes as low as possible as a priority if re-elected.
maintaining fiscal discipline and keeping municipal taxes as low as possible”
Own statementWatchung Strong (Committee to Re-Elect Jubin, Abi-Habib & Gibbs): About UsLink
Voted yes on R3, adopting the 2024 municipal budget (passed 5-0 with one member absent, April 2024).
Council voteBorough of Watchung Mayor & Council minutes, Apr. 18, 2024 · Apr 18, 2024LinkHow the council voted
Committee to Re-Elect Jubin, Abi-Habib & Gibbs (Watchung Strong)
The joint campaign site says the borough lowered the municipal tax rate for the fourth consecutive year.
LOWERED the municipal tax rate for the 4th consecutive year”
Own statementWatchung Strong (Committee to Re-Elect Jubin, Abi-Habib & Gibbs): HomeLink
03Hillcrest Road truck traffic1 sourced position
Lists continued advocacy with the state and county for safety improvements to truck traffic on Hillcrest Road as a priority.
continued advocacy at the State and County levels regarding practical and safety-related improvements to the truck traffic on Hillcrest Road”
Own statementWatchung Strong (Committee to Re-Elect Jubin, Abi-Habib & Gibbs): About UsLink
04Affordable housing1 sourced position
Voted yes on the consent agenda that included R6, supporting amendment of the Fair Housing Act as proposed by the NJ Institute of Local Government Attorneys (passed 6-0, December 2024).
Council voteBorough of Watchung Mayor & Council minutes, Dec. 19, 2024 · Dec 19, 2024LinkHow the council voted
05Public safety1 sourced position
Voted yes on R8, renewing the shared services agreement with the Watchung Board of Education for a school resource officer (passed 6-0, December 2024).
Council voteBorough of Watchung Mayor & Council minutes, Dec. 19, 2024 · Dec 19, 2024LinkHow the council voted
06Past candidacy1 sourced position
Ran for Watchung Borough Council in 2023 (won).
Own statementSomerset County Clerk · Nov 7, 2023Link
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Robert L. Gibbs: their words and their votes on the same issue
Budget and taxes
In their words
The joint campaign site says the borough lowered the municipal tax rate for the fourth consecutive year.
Committee to Re-Elect Jubin, Abi-Habib & Gibbs (Watchung Strong) ·Watchung Strong (Committee to Re-Elect Jubin, Abi-Habib & Gibbs): Home
On the record
Voted yes on R3, adopting the 2024 municipal budget (passed 5-0 with one member absent, April 2024).
Apr 18, 2024 ·Borough of Watchung Mayor & Council minutes, Apr. 18, 2024 · Apr 18, 2024
Redevelopment
In their words
The joint campaign site says the local tax base grew with new business growth on the Route 22 corridor.
Committee to Re-Elect Jubin, Abi-Habib & Gibbs (Watchung Strong) ·Watchung Strong (Committee to Re-Elect Jubin, Abi-Habib & Gibbs): Home
On the record
Voted yes on R12, designating 18 Drift Road (Block 7010, Lots 5.01-5.03) a non-condemnation area in need of redevelopment (passed 6-0, January 2024).
Jan 18, 2024 ·Borough of Watchung Mayor & Council minutes, Jan. 18, 2024 · Jan 18, 2024
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