Mayor, City of New Brunswick
A local office on your November 3 ballot.
Leads the city government and enforces local laws and policies.
November 3 General ElectionCitywideLocal Office1 Seat2 Candidates
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A. What This Office Does
City Leadership
Directs city departments day to day.
Budget Proposal
Shapes the municipal spending plan.
Public Safety
Works with police and emergency services.
Development
Influences housing and main-street growth.
B. Why This Office Matters
- Mayors often have more impact on daily life—trash, streets, policing priorities—than distant federal races.
- Development and housing decisions start with city hall.
C. What This Office Can and Cannot Do
Can
- Propose the city budget and priorities.
- Lead emergency response coordination.
- Champion local housing and business policy.
Cannot
- Set state income or sales tax rates.
- Change federal immigration law.
- Override school board curriculum alone.