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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

West Long Branch Mayor & Borough Council Election 2026

2 of 6 council seats are on the ballot, with 5 candidates running. Updated Oct 20, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check

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The candidates

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Voters boroughwide choose one mayor and up to two Borough Council members.

Early voting begins · Oct 24

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What the next council decides

01Home size limits (FAR)4 sourced facts

Where it standsIn June 2026 the council adopted Ordinance O-26-14, changing the maximum floor area ratio (FAR) limits on homes, after a public hearing with more than 20 speakers.

What's on the tableThe next council will decide whether to revisit the borough's limits on home size.

02Houses of worship zoning3 sourced facts

Where it standsA proposed ordinance that residents said would affect houses of worship was withdrawn in September 2026 before any vote.

What's on the tableThe next council will decide whether to bring back zoning changes on religious land use.

03Budget, taxes and borrowing4 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council adopted the 2026 budget in June 2026 and a $2,505,000 capital bond ordinance in September 2026.

What's on the tableThe next council will adopt the 2027 budget and decide on future capital borrowing.

04Police and fire services4 sourced facts

Where it standsIn 2026 the council changed police hiring qualifications, voted to merge the two volunteer fire companies, and rejected a fee waiver for volunteers.

What's on the tableThe next council will oversee police staffing and the merged fire department.

05Flooding and roads3 sourced facts

Where it standsA study looked at flooding on Beechwood, Elmwood and Maple avenues, and the borough is preparing a state-required watershed plan.

What's on the tableThe next council will decide on drainage fixes and the next roadway projects.

1 note on these statements

Janet W. Tucci is the only candidate for Mayor; the official list shows no Democratic nomination. Monmouth County Clerk · Sep 1, 2026

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  1. 1. Should West Long Branch limit home size with a maximum floor area ratio (FAR)?

  2. 2. Should the borough borrow to pay for road, park and equipment projects?

  3. 3. Should academy enrollment be able to substitute for college credits for police applicants?

  4. 4. Should the borough waive its share of concealed-carry permit fees for active volunteer firefighters?

Seat the councilSeat the Council →Pick a winner for each open seat and see where the resulting council stands on each issue.On the recordHow the council voted7 council decisions, each member's vote side by side, with a link to the minutes.

Key dates

The seat math

4 stay (not up this year): Stephen A. Bray, Steven Cioffi, James P. Gomez, John M. Penta, Jr.2 on this ballot

6 council seats plus a mayor who doesn't vote on council items. The council decides by a 4-vote majority.

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