West Long Branch Borough Council · Nov 3, 2026
Matthew B.
Sniffen
Matthew B. Sniffen, 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 RuaneIncumbent
- 03Abraham Seruya
- 04Matthew B. SniffenYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Matthew Sniffen has been a member of the West Long Branch Council since March 2020. He chairs the Public Buildings committee and is a volunteer firefighter.
- On the ballot as
- Republican
On the record: Matthew B. Sniffen
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
Abstained 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 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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