West Long Branch Borough Council · Nov 3, 2026
Steven
Cioffi
Councilmember; term ends Dec. 31, 2027Borough of West Long Branch
Steven Cioffi (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
- Steven Cioffi is a retired Oceanport police sergeant who served on the Borough Council from 2007 through 2015.
On the record: Steven Cioffi
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 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
Councilman Cioffi, as summarized in the meeting minutes; not a direct quote
Requested council support for changing the police hiring ordinance's education requirement, saying it would help the department expand its applicant pool.
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 taxes1 sourced position
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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