Municipal

West Orange Mayor

Vote for: 1
Candidates: 7
Election: Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The mayor heads the municipal government and oversees the day-to-day administration of local services.

Nonpartisan election. Ballot slogans: Joe Krakoviak, "Together, We Can Do Better!"; Tammy Williams, "Moving Forward Together"; Susan McCartney, "Integrity.Investment. Innovation"; Susan Scarpa, "Take No Money Owe No Favors"; Joyce L. Rudin, "Honesty Integrity Accountability"; Phillip A. Orphanidis, "West Orange Deserves Better"; Brian Rock, "Experience & Leadership=Progress".

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Joe Krakoviak

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Proposes cutting wasteful spending and minimizing tax increases

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Proposes cutting wasteful spending and minimizing tax increases
Krakoviak Enters Competitive West Orange Mayor Race: 2026 Election
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“cutting wasteful spending, minimizing tax increases, reducing debt, increasing transparency, building revenue and holding government accountable”

Tammy Williams

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No documented position found.

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Susan Scarpa

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Proposes a walkable town where small businesses flourish
Pledges to tackle traffic safety and school overcrowding
Pledges to refuse developer and special-interest campaign contributions

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Proposes a walkable town where small businesses flourish
West Orange Council President Is Running For Mayor: 2026 Election
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“Creating a walkable West Orange where local small businesses can actually flourish”
Pledges to tackle traffic safety and school overcrowding
West Orange Council President Is Running For Mayor: 2026 Election
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“Tackling traffic safety for our kids and confronting school overcrowding”
Pledges to refuse developer and special-interest campaign contributions
West Orange Council President Is Running For Mayor: 2026 Election
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“I don't take campaign contributions from developers or special interest groups”

Joyce L. Rudin

No party listed

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Opposes high-rise overdevelopment she links to flooding
Proposes off-street parking to revitalize downtown

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Opposes high-rise overdevelopment she links to flooding
West Orange councilwoman announces bid for mayor
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“is in danger of overdevelopment, erecting high-rise buildings that cause flooding without a thought of how they fit into our neighborhoods”
Proposes off-street parking to revitalize downtown
West Orange mayoral candidate offers a whiteboard-style AI ad as she seeks to unseat McCartney
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“We can revitalize West Orange's downtown by making it more walkable, safer, and accessible by adding off-street parking.”

Phillip A. Orphanidis

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Pledges no municipal property-tax increase for four years
Pledges a 1% annual rent cap for four years
Opposes new PILOT agreements for large developers
Pledges no voluntary local help with civil immigration enforcement
Proposes auditing the municipal budget and town debt

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Pledges no municipal property-tax increase for four years
Orphanidis Pitches 'Affordability' Plan As He Campaigns For West Orange Mayor
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“I have pledged a 0% municipal property-tax increase for four years”
Pledges a 1% annual rent cap for four years
Orphanidis Pitches 'Affordability' Plan As He Campaigns For West Orange Mayor
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“a 1% annual rent cap for four years, and 0% rent increases for seniors”
Opposes new PILOT agreements for large developers
Orphanidis Pitches 'Affordability' Plan As He Campaigns For West Orange Mayor
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“I have also pledged no new PILOT agreements for millionaire or billionaire developers”
Pledges no voluntary local help with civil immigration enforcement
Orphanidis Pitches 'Affordability' Plan As He Campaigns For West Orange Mayor
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“prevent local police and municipal resources from being voluntarily used for civil immigration enforcement”
Proposes auditing the municipal budget and town debt
Orphanidis Pitches 'Affordability' Plan As He Campaigns For West Orange Mayor
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“We will audit the municipal budget, confront the town's debt, and create an independent advisory group”

Brian Rock

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No documented position found.

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Susan McCartney

No party listedIncumbent

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Pledges continued public safety and traffic safety improvements
Pledges investment in stormwater infrastructure and the library

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Pledges continued public safety and traffic safety improvements
McCartney Launches Reelection Campaign For West Orange Mayor
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“continue improving public safety, our roads, parks, and recreational facilities, enhance pedestrian and traffic safety”
Pledges investment in stormwater infrastructure and the library
McCartney Launches Reelection Campaign For West Orange Mayor
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“invest in stormwater infrastructure, our library, and create new economic opportunities”

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