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West Long Branch · On the record

How the council voted

Every recorded council vote in this guide where two or more of the people we profile voted, side by side. Each line was checked against the meeting minutes it links to. Only candidates and members with a page in this guide are listed; open the minutes for the full roll call.

West Long Branch voter guide

Budget and taxes

Apr 22, 2026

Ordinance O-26-13, to exceed the municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank

Result as recorded: adopted 5-0, April 2026

  • YesBarbara RuaneVoted yes on Ordinance O-26-13, to exceed the municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank (adopted 5-0, April 2026).
  • YesJames P. GomezVoted yes on Ordinance O-26-13, to exceed the municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank (adopted 5-0, April 2026).
  • YesMatthew B. SniffenVoted yes on Ordinance O-26-13, to exceed the municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank (adopted 5-0, April 2026).
  • YesStephen A. BrayVoted yes on Ordinance O-26-13, to exceed the municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank (adopted 5-0, April 2026).
  • YesSteven CioffiVoted yes on Ordinance O-26-13, to exceed the municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank (adopted 5-0, April 2026).

Borough of West Long Branch · Apr 22, 2026Link

Jun 17, 2026

The resolution adopting the 2026 municipal budget

Result as recorded: adopted 5-0, June 2026

  • YesBarbara RuaneVoted yes on the resolution adopting the 2026 municipal budget (adopted 5-0, June 2026).
  • YesJames P. GomezVoted yes on the resolution adopting the 2026 municipal budget (adopted 5-0, June 2026).
  • YesJohn M. Penta, Jr.Voted yes on the resolution adopting the 2026 municipal budget (adopted 5-0, June 2026).
  • YesMatthew B. SniffenVoted yes on the resolution adopting the 2026 municipal budget (adopted 5-0, June 2026).
  • YesStephen A. BrayVoted yes on the resolution adopting the 2026 municipal budget (adopted 5-0, June 2026).

Borough of West Long Branch · Jun 17, 2026Link

Capital borrowing

Sep 2, 2026

Bond Ordinance O-26-21, appropriating $2,505,000 for 2026 capital improvements

Result as recorded: adopted 5-0, September 2026

  • YesBarbara RuaneVoted yes on bond Ordinance O-26-21, appropriating $2,505,000 for 2026 capital improvements (adopted 5-0, September 2026).
  • YesJohn M. Penta, Jr.Voted yes on bond Ordinance O-26-21, appropriating $2,505,000 for 2026 capital improvements (adopted 5-0, September 2026).
  • YesMatthew B. SniffenVoted yes on bond Ordinance O-26-21, appropriating $2,505,000 for 2026 capital improvements (adopted 5-0, September 2026).
  • YesStephen A. BrayVoted yes on bond Ordinance O-26-21, appropriating $2,505,000 for 2026 capital improvements (adopted 5-0, September 2026).
  • YesSteven CioffiVoted yes on bond Ordinance O-26-21, appropriating $2,505,000 for 2026 capital improvements (adopted 5-0, September 2026).

Borough of West Long Branch · Sep 2, 2026Link

Fire department

Sep 2, 2026

Ordinance O-26-19, amending the rules on the organization of the West Long Branch Fire Department

Result as recorded: adopted 5-0, September 2026

  • YesBarbara RuaneVoted yes on Ordinance O-26-19, amending the rules on the organization of the West Long Branch Fire Department (adopted 5-0, September 2026).
  • YesJohn M. Penta, Jr.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).
  • YesMatthew B. SniffenVoted yes on Ordinance O-26-19, amending the rules on the organization of the West Long Branch Fire Department (adopted 5-0, September 2026).
  • YesStephen A. BrayVoted yes on Ordinance O-26-19, amending the rules on the organization of the West Long Branch Fire Department (adopted 5-0, September 2026).
  • YesSteven CioffiVoted yes on Ordinance O-26-19, amending the rules on the organization of the West Long Branch Fire Department (adopted 5-0, September 2026).

Borough of West Long Branch · Sep 2, 2026Link

Home size limits (FAR)

Jun 3, 2026

Ordinance O-26-14, a zoning amendment to the borough's maximum floor area ratio (FAR) limits on homes

Result as recorded: adopted 6-0, June 2026

  • YesBarbara RuaneVoted 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).
  • YesJames P. GomezVoted 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).
  • YesJohn M. Penta, Jr.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).
  • YesMatthew B. SniffenVoted 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).
  • YesStephen A. BrayVoted 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).
  • YesSteven CioffiVoted 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).

Borough of West Long Branch · Jun 3, 2026Link

Police hiring

Aug 5, 2026

Ordinance O-26-18, changing the qualifications to become a West Long Branch police officer

Result as recorded: adopted 5-1, August 2026

  • YesBarbara RuaneVoted yes on Ordinance O-26-18, changing the qualifications to become a West Long Branch police officer (adopted 5-1, August 2026).
  • YesJohn M. Penta, Jr.Voted yes on Ordinance O-26-18, changing the qualifications to become a West Long Branch police officer (adopted 5-1, August 2026).
  • YesMatthew B. SniffenVoted yes on Ordinance O-26-18, changing the qualifications to become a West Long Branch police officer (adopted 5-1, August 2026).
  • YesStephen A. BrayVoted yes on Ordinance O-26-18, changing the qualifications to become a West Long Branch police officer (adopted 5-1, August 2026).
  • YesSteven CioffiVoted yes on Ordinance O-26-18, changing the qualifications to become a West Long Branch police officer (adopted 5-1, August 2026).
  • NoJames P. GomezVoted no on Ordinance O-26-18, changing the qualifications to become a West Long Branch police officer (adopted 5-1, August 2026).

Borough of West Long Branch · Aug 5, 2026Link

Volunteer fee waiver

Aug 5, 2026

Ordinance O-26-17, on fee exemptions for emergency services volunteers

Result as recorded: defeated 1-4, August 2026

  • YesJames P. GomezMoved and voted yes on Ordinance O-26-17, on fee exemptions for emergency services volunteers (defeated 1-4, August 2026).
  • NoBarbara RuaneVoted no on Ordinance O-26-17, on fee exemptions for emergency services volunteers (defeated 1-4, August 2026).
  • NoJohn M. Penta, Jr.Voted no on Ordinance O-26-17, on fee exemptions for emergency services volunteers (defeated 1-4, August 2026).
  • NoStephen A. BrayVoted no on Ordinance O-26-17, on fee exemptions for emergency services volunteers (defeated 1-4, August 2026).
  • NoSteven CioffiVoted no on Ordinance O-26-17, on fee exemptions for emergency services volunteers (defeated 1-4, August 2026).
  • —Matthew B. SniffenAbstained on Ordinance O-26-17, on fee exemptions for emergency services volunteers (defeated 1-4, August 2026).

Borough of West Long Branch · Aug 5, 2026Link

A “—” means the line records something other than a plain yes or no (a motion, an abstention, or two votes in one line); read the line itself. How this guide works