West Long Branch Borough Council · Nov 3, 2026
John M. Penta,
Jr.
Councilmember; term ends Dec. 31, 2027Borough of West Long Branch
John M. Penta, Jr. (Councilmember) is not on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot and will stay on the West Long Branch Borough Council after the election.
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Background
- About
- John M. Penta, Jr. is a former high school teacher and a consultant for an Italian building-facade manufacturer.
On the record: John M. Penta, Jr.
7 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 hiring1 sourced position
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
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 taxes1 sourced position
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
07Flooding1 sourced position
Councilman Penta, as summarized in the meeting minutes; not a direct quote
Reported on a study of flooding on Beechwood, Elmwood and Maple avenues, noting Beechwood has been flooding for years and drains clogged by debris and concrete (August 2026).
Own statementBorough of West Long Branch · Aug 5, 2026Link
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