West Long Branch Borough Council · Nov 3, 2026
Barbara
Ruane
Barbara Ruane, the incumbent, is running for West Long Branch Borough Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 4 candidates are running for 2 seats.
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The race · Borough Council
- 01Sarah Betesh
- 02Barbara RuaneYou’re reading
- 03Abraham Seruya
- 04Matthew B. SniffenIncumbent
Background
- About
- Barbara Ruane is a retired founder of an emergency management and counter-terrorism consulting firm. She served on the Borough Council from 2005 to 2015.
- On the ballot as
- Republican
On the record: Barbara Ruane
8 sourced01Home size limits (FAR)1 sourced position
Voted yes on Ordinance O-26-14, a zoning amendment to the borough's maximum floor area ratio (FAR) limits on homes (adopted 6-0, June 2026).
Council voteBorough of West Long Branch · Jun 3, 2026LinkHow the council voted
02Volunteer fee waiver1 sourced position
Voted no on Ordinance O-26-17, on fee exemptions for emergency services volunteers (defeated 1-4, August 2026).
Council voteBorough of West Long Branch · Aug 5, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03Police hiring2 sourced positions
Voted yes on Ordinance O-26-18, changing the qualifications to become a West Long Branch police officer (adopted 5-1, August 2026).
Council voteBorough of West Long Branch · Aug 5, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Councilwoman Ruane, as summarized in the meeting minutes; not a direct quote
During discussion of the police hiring ordinance, suggested it explicitly cover active duty and reserve military status, not just honorable discharge.
Own statementBorough of West Long Branch · Jul 22, 2026Link
04Capital borrowing1 sourced position
Voted yes on bond Ordinance O-26-21, appropriating $2,505,000 for 2026 capital improvements (adopted 5-0, September 2026).
Council voteBorough of West Long Branch · Sep 2, 2026LinkHow the council voted
05Fire department1 sourced position
Voted yes on Ordinance O-26-19, amending the rules on the organization of the West Long Branch Fire Department (adopted 5-0, September 2026).
Council voteBorough of West Long Branch · Sep 2, 2026LinkHow the council voted
06Budget and taxes2 sourced positions
Voted yes on the resolution adopting the 2026 municipal budget (adopted 5-0, June 2026).
Council voteBorough of West Long Branch · Jun 17, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on Ordinance O-26-13, to exceed the municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank (adopted 5-0, April 2026).
Council voteBorough of West Long Branch · Apr 22, 2026LinkHow the council voted
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Barbara Ruane: their words and their votes on the same issue
Police hiring
In their words
During discussion of the police hiring ordinance, suggested it explicitly cover active duty and reserve military status, not just honorable discharge.
Jul 22, 2026 ·Councilwoman Ruane, as summarized in the meeting minutes; not a direct quote ·Borough of West Long Branch · Jul 22, 2026
On the record
Voted yes on Ordinance O-26-18, changing the qualifications to become a West Long Branch police officer (adopted 5-1, August 2026).
Aug 5, 2026 ·Borough of West Long Branch · Aug 5, 2026
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