Phillip A. Orphanidis
Candidate for West Orange Mayor
Background
Former deputy chief of staff to the mayor of Jersey City who has lived in West Orange for 25 years.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Pledges no municipal property-tax increase for four years
ReportOrphanidis Pitches 'Affordability' Plan As He Campaigns For West Orange MayorNews coverage · Patch · patch.com
“I have pledged a 0% municipal property-tax increase for four years”
Public safety
Pledges no voluntary local help with civil immigration enforcement
ReportOrphanidis Pitches 'Affordability' Plan As He Campaigns For West Orange MayorNews coverage · Patch · patch.com
“prevent local police and municipal resources from being voluntarily used for civil immigration enforcement”
Housing
Pledges a 1% annual rent cap for four years
ReportOrphanidis Pitches 'Affordability' Plan As He Campaigns For West Orange MayorNews coverage · Patch · patch.com
“a 1% annual rent cap for four years, and 0% rent increases for seniors”
Economy & jobs
Opposes new PILOT agreements for large developers
ReportOrphanidis Pitches 'Affordability' Plan As He Campaigns For West Orange MayorNews coverage · Patch · patch.com
“I have also pledged no new PILOT agreements for millionaire or billionaire developers”
Government & transparency
Proposes auditing the municipal budget and town debt
ReportOrphanidis Pitches 'Affordability' Plan As He Campaigns For West Orange MayorNews coverage · Patch · patch.com
“We will audit the municipal budget, confront the town's debt, and create an independent advisory group”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Phillip A. Orphanidis on them.
- EducationNo documented position found.
- Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
All sources (3)
- Official General Election Sample Ballot, Tuesday, November 3, 2026, Essex County, New Jersey (all municipalities)
Election filing · Essex County Clerk · essexclerk.com
- West Orange councilwoman announces bid for mayor
News coverage · New Jersey Globe · newjerseyglobe.com
- Orphanidis Pitches 'Affordability' Plan As He Campaigns For West Orange Mayor
News coverage · Patch · patch.com
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