Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Woodbury Mayor & City Council Election 2026

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council seats up

5 contests

8 candidates

Updated Oct 4, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check →

The candidates

Listed alphabetically by last name. Every position links to its source.

Mayor · Unopposed

Kyle MillerIncumbentMayor of Woodbury; the current mayoral term ends December 31, 2026.2sourced

City Council Ward 1 · 1 seat

Donna MillerIncumbentFirst Ward member of the Woodbury City Council; the current term ends December 31, 2026.2sourced
Joseph SamsRepublican candidate for Woodbury City Council, Ward 1, on the Gloucester County candidate list.1sourced

City Council Ward 2 · 1 seat

City Council Ward 3 · Unopposed

Sam FerrainoIncumbentThird Ward member and President of the Woodbury City Council; the current term ends December 31, 2026.2sourced

Voters in each ward choose one council member; the Ward 2 ballot has two council contests, a full term and an unexpired term. Mayor is citywide.

1 note on these statements

Kyle Miller and Sam Ferraino face no Republican opponent: the county list shows no Republican nominated for Mayor or for Ward 3. Gloucester County Clerk · Aug 27, 2026

Already on the council, not on the ballot

Whoever you elect will govern alongside these members.

Danielle CarterCouncilmember, Ward 1; term ends December 31, 2028bio only Norlyn GarlicCouncilmember, Ward 2; term ends December 31, 2028bio only Rob JohnsonCouncilmember, Ward 3; term ends December 31, 2028bio only Ryan LangeCouncilmember, Ward 3; term ends December 31, 2027bio only Jo MillerCouncilmember, Ward 1; term ends December 31, 2027bio only

Start here

Seat the CouncilPick winners, see the council What council decidesMunicipal budget and property taxes, Downtown redevelopment and tax exemptions, Affordable housing, Fourth Round Key datesDeadlines and vote centers

Next date

Voter registration deadline

Tue, Oct 13, 2026

All key dates

What the next council decides

Municipal budget and property taxes

Where it standsThe 2026 municipal budget, with $20.4 million in total appropriations, was set for a hearing and adoption vote on the May 27, 2026 council agenda.

What's on the tableThe next council will adopt the 2027 budget and set how much is raised in local property taxes.

The 2026 budget raises $12,844,560.32 in taxes for municipal purposes, plus $339,759.95 for the minimum library tax. City of Woodbury · May 27, 2026
Total general appropriations in the 2026 budget are $20,438,730.00. City of Woodbury · Apr 22, 2026
The budget anticipates $1,300,000 in surplus and $5,454,409.73 in miscellaneous revenues. City of Woodbury · May 27, 2026

Downtown redevelopment and tax exemptions

Where it standsAn ordinance on a long-term tax exemption for a redevelopment project on the 100 block of South Broad Street was on council agendas in spring 2026.

What's on the tableThe council decides on redevelopment designations, redeveloper agreements and tax-exemption (PILOT) financial agreements.

Ordinance 2451-26 concerns a financial agreement with Woodbury Redevelopment Urban Renewal, LLC under the Long-Term Tax Exemption Law. City of Woodbury · Apr 22, 2026
The redeveloper's conceptual proposal lists about 250 market-rate rental units, a 325-car parking garage and about 10,000 square feet of commercial and amenity space. City of Woodbury · Apr 22, 2026
A Sept. 23, 2026 resolution would direct the Planning Board to study whether parcels on Blocks 84 and 85 qualify as a non-condemnation area in need of redevelopment. City of Woodbury · Sep 23, 2026

Affordable housing, Fourth Round

Where it standsA court-appointed special adjudicator confirmed Woodbury's Fourth Round housing plan was compliant on May 5, 2026.

What's on the tableThe council approves the consent order with Fair Share Housing Center and carries out the plan.

Woodbury filed its Fourth Round declaratory judgment action on June 18, 2025. City of Woodbury · Sep 23, 2026
A Sept. 23, 2026 resolution would authorize the city to enter a consent order with Fair Share Housing Center. City of Woodbury · Sep 23, 2026

Water system and PFAS funding

Where it standsThe city faces emergency well repairs and expects Solvay settlement funding for PFAS treatment of its water supply.

What's on the tableThe council decides how to spend water capital funds and manage the settlement money.

The state has determined Woodbury is eligible for $5,509,482.79 in Solvay settlement funding for PFAS-related costs. City of Woodbury · Sep 23, 2026
Emergency repairs were required at Wells No. 7 and No. 8, including holes in couplings at Well No. 7. City of Woodbury · Sep 23, 2026

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Key dates

Voter registration deadlineNJ Division of ElectionsOct 13, 2026
Early voting begins (through Nov. 1)Gloucester CountyOct 24, 2026
Election Day (polls open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.)Gloucester CountyNov 3, 2026

The seat math

5 stay (not up this year): Danielle Carter, Norlyn Garlic, Rob Johnson, Ryan Lange, Jo Miller4 on this ballot

9 council seats. The council decides by a 5-vote majority.

The council has nine members plus the mayor, as shown on the council's August 2026 roll. City of Woodbury · Aug 18, 2026

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