Local issues. Fiscal discipline. Public records.
Edmund "Tom" Maciejewski
Careful preparation. Practical proposals. A public record you can check. I am running for Township Council to put that approach to work on Berkeley Heights spending, growth and infrastructure.
Judge My Candidacy By The Work
I want residents to judge my candidacy by the work: the records I examine, the questions I ask, and the practical proposals I put forward. This site explains my sources, identifies uncertainties, and publishes corrections when the evidence changes.
A Dated Public Record
Meeting access in 2016. A written Sunshine Act proposal in 2017. Redevelopment analysis in 2023. Source links show what I did and what the records establish.
Experience Applied To The Job
Chemical-engineering background, business education and financial technology work. Read the published accounts of my education and career, and how I would apply that experience on Council.
Work For Residents
Making meetings accessible, putting spending records in public view, and past service with local Scouts, the marching band and the Recycling Task Force.
A Practical Start On Council
If elected, my first 90 days would begin with written questions, public proposals and a progress report residents can check.
By Day 30: Establish The Record
Publish a checklist of available financial, housing and infrastructure records, identify gaps and request answers.
By Day 60: Put Proposals In Writing
Prepare financial-review standards and a quarterly reporting format for legal review and Council consideration.
By Day 90: Account For My Work
Publish requests, responses, drafts, my votes and the next steps. Explain what advanced and what remains unresolved.
My own reporting is a personal commitment. Township spending, new requirements and official reporting involve Council votes, legal review and staff work. Read the deliverables, costs and authority.
Corrections And Open Questions
My conclusions should follow the evidence. Readers should be able to see when the evidence changes.
A Correction You Can Check
The October 13 library update withdrew earlier spending claims after reviewing OPRA records. Read the correction beside the documents; a budget, an authorization and actual spending are different things.
What Remains Unresolved
Library reconciliation questions and wastewater project costs and schedules have reading notes identifying what the available records establish and what remains open.
Help Check The Work
Official documents, reported accounts, my commentary and personal recollections are labeled according to their source. A record of a vote or an absence does not establish someone’s motive.
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Priorities For Berkeley Heights
Responsible growth, fiscal discipline, infrastructure, open government and public safety guide my proposals.
Latest Articles
Read my issue analysis, opinions and the documents behind the questions.
Berkeley Heights Needs Debt Discipline
Edmund Tom Maciejewski calls for reducing Berkeley Heights debt, reviewing lower-cost alternatives, and showing taxpayers the full cost of new borrowing.
Does John Foster Have the Judgment to Be Mayor?
Edmund Tom Maciejewski examines John Foster's January 2023 votes on Liza Viana's reappointment and his choice of Jeff and Debra Varnerin for campaign roles.
What Does It Mean to “Work With the Council?”
Edmund Tom Maciejewski explains why working with the Township Council means listening, debating respectfully, asking difficult questions, and representing residents.
Voting In The November 3, 2026 Election
Two Township Council seats are on the ballot. Registration, vote-by-mail, early voting, and polling-place details are collected with official links.
A Local Campaign For Berkeley Heights Taxpayers
Questions, local concerns, volunteer help, and voter outreach can start with a direct message.
Berkeley Heights mayor and Council election 2026
See the Berkeley Heights mayor candidates and local issues, including official ballot sources and mayor-candidate answers on PILOTs and school funding. Edmund Tom Maciejewski is running for Township Council.
Read Poage and Foster on PILOTs and working with the Berkeley Heights Township Council.