Westwood Borough Council · Nov 3, 2026
Lauren
Letizia
Lauren Letizia, the incumbent, 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 LetiziaYou’re reading
- 03Kristian Rasmussen
- 04Beth Staples
Background
- About
- Westwood Council President and former chair of the borough's Historic Preservation Commission. She is a cofounder of Celebrate Westwood.
- 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: Lauren Letizia
6 sourced01Property taxes and budget2 sourced positions
Voted yes to adopt the 2026 municipal budget (passed 6-0, May 2026).
Council voteBorough of Westwood · May 5, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Said she focuses on increasing the tax base through appropriate commercial development.
We also focus on increasing our tax base through appropriate commercial development that does not burden our infrastructure and resources.”
Own statementLeague of Women Voters VOTE411Link
02Housing and development2 sourced positions
Voted yes on Ordinance 26-8, the fourth-round affordable housing overlay zone for Block 907 (passed 4-0 with two absent, Mar. 2026).
Council voteBorough of Westwood · Mar 13, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Said Westwood must meet its housing obligations while advocating for development that is appropriately located and scaled.
We must meet our obligations while advocating for development that is appropriately located and scaled.”
Own statementLeague of Women Voters VOTE411Link
03Downtown parking1 sourced position
Voted yes on Ordinance 26-15, adding payment in lieu of parking to the land-use code (passed 5-0 with one absent, May 2026).
Council voteBorough of Westwood · May 19, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04Flooding1 sourced position
Said she supports regional cooperation upstream and downstream to improve stormwater management.
regional cooperation upstream and downstream to improve stormwater management”
Own statementLeague of Women Voters VOTE411Link
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