Howie Bauer

CouncilmanTerm begins January 1 2026 and ends December 31 2029 (N.J.S.A. 40:69A-34.1(b)); Ward 2 seat won Nov 4 2025 per Patch 2025-11-05 unofficial results (certified canvass not retrieved); current-term start, earlier service as incumbent from 2021 election per NJ Globe 2021-11-08

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 31, 2029.

Voice

Meetings spoken in: 6
Total speaking time: 4:29
Avg per meeting: 0:45
Segments: 97

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Top issues during term (2)(Transportation)

high↑Jun 2026[29]

Avenel Street Paving Project

Partial state funding offsets the cost to township taxpayers.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Route 35 Railroad Crossing Closure

Drivers will waste time and gas sitting in detours while local businesses near the closure might see a drop in customers.

Decisions during term (1)

Recorded while Bauer was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approvedSep 1, 2026

Bids – P&A Construction, Inc., 2025 Local Transportation Projects fund – Middlesex Avenue Improvements, Contract No. 2026-10 - $1,171,350.00.

Voting record (0)(Transportation)

No votes found matching Transportation.