Westwood Borough Council · Nov 3, 2026
Beth
Staples
Beth Staples is running for Westwood Borough Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 4 candidates are running for 2 seats.
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The race · Borough Council
- 01Erin CollinsIncumbent
- 02Lauren LetiziaIncumbent
- 03Kristian Rasmussen
- 04Beth StaplesYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Retired chief of staff to District 39 Assembly members and former Westwood councilmember. She has chaired the borough's Planning Board and Historic Preservation Committee.
- On the ballot as
- Republican
- Campaign website
- www.facebook.com/AlwaysWestwood
Erin Collins and running mate Kristian Rasmussen are the Democratic candidates; Lauren Letizia and running mate Beth Staples are the Republican candidates. New Jersey Globe
On the record: Beth Staples
3 sourced01Property taxes and budget1 sourced position
Said Westwood should continue to expand its ratable base through incremental, responsible growth and adaptive reuse.
continue to expand the ratable base through incremental, responsible growth and adaptive reuse”
Own statementLeague of Women Voters VOTE411Link
02Housing and development1 sourced position
Said Westwood should weigh the long-term tax impact of state mandates and development policies rather than add density that strains infrastructure.
We must evaluate the long-term tax impact of state mandates and development policies rather than adding density that strains WW's infrastructure without providing sustainable fiscal benefits.”
Own statementLeague of Women Voters VOTE411Link
03Flooding1 sourced position
Said flooding requires a regional approach that includes continued acquisition of flood-prone properties.
continued acquisition of flood-prone properties”
Own statementLeague of Women Voters VOTE411Link
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