About The Candidate
Edmund "Tom" Maciejewski
I am running for Berkeley Heights Township Council in the November 3, 2026 election to bring stronger scrutiny, clearer public records, and practical financial and technical review to local decisions.
Berkeley Heights Focus
I have followed Berkeley Heights government closely for years, with a particular focus on redevelopment, PILOT tax agreements, infrastructure, public records, and transparency.
Technical And Financial Review
My background in engineering, technology, and finance is directly relevant to reading redevelopment agreements, infrastructure plans, budgets, and consultant recommendations before the Council votes.
Transparency Record
I have advocated for resident access to meetings, public records, and clearer decision-making. This site is built so voters can read the longer record, not just campaign slogans.
A Record You Can Check
Every entry below is public, dated, and attributable. That is the standard this campaign applies to itself — and will apply on the Council.
- 2016
Began personally live-streaming Township Council and committee meetings to Facebook so residents could watch their own government work. (Patch, September 2016)
- 2016
Publicly opposed a Council ordinance restricting residents from recording public meetings. (Patch byline, September 20, 2016)
- 2017
Opposed the Council's move to close committee meetings to the public, and wrote and proposed a “Berkeley Heights Sunshine Act.” (Patch byline, January 22, 2017)
- 2017
On the record at the League of Women Voters candidates forum opposing PILOT tax abatements as “essentially giving away the farm,” while other candidates supported them. (TAPinto, October 19, 2017)
- 2023
Published analysis of the 311 Springfield Avenue redevelopment study: PILOT taxes do not contribute to local schools, so the wider community carries the cost. (NJ21st byline, June 2023)
- 2026
Published a review of township library spending: support the library and still demand a real spending audit. (Patch byline, June 26, 2026)
Research Links
Start with the public pages that will collect the campaign's positions, articles, and source-backed issue research.