Charles Oglesby, Sr.
Democratic · NJ · Pleasantville City Council Member, Ward 1
Charles Oglesby Sr. is a Ward 1 member of the Pleasantville City Council. He chairs the council's Public Safety Committee, covering fire, police and ambulance, and also sits on its finance and public service committees.
Where Charles Oglesby, Sr. stands, based on their records
Supports
Housing Affordability (1 record), Public Infrastructure (1 record)
Mixed record
Government Spending Reduction (2 support · 3 oppose)
Track record
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 2 support · 3 oppose
Moved first-reading approval of an ordinance creating an Urban Enterprise Zone coordinator job in city government. It passed with no votes against.
August 17, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: ecode360.com
Moved to cancel a five-year Axon contract for police body cameras and Tasers, after the city said the deal was meant to buy only Tasers. It passed with no votes against.
April 20, 2026Supports Government Spending Reduction
Source: ecode360.com
Voted for a $4.6 million bond for sewer and road repairs, including $1,205,732 in state transportation grants.
April 21, 2025Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: ecode360.com
Voted for Pleasantville's 2024 city budget, which set $32,592,456.69 for municipal purposes. It passed with no votes against.
May 20, 2024Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: ecode360.com
Voted no on a city ordinance setting salaries for officials and employees after 16 people spoke at its hearing. It failed 2-5.
February 5, 2024Supports Government Spending Reduction
Source: ecode360.com
Track record — Housing Affordability
Housing Affordability · 1 support
Voted for a tax break for a planned housing project on Block 19, which passed 5-2. He also seconded an ordinance limiting the number of licensed cannabis growing and manufacturing sites, which passed 5-1.
November 4, 2024Supports Housing Affordability
Source: ecode360.com
Track record — Public Infrastructure
Public Infrastructure · 1 support
Voted for a $4.6 million bond for sewer and road repairs, including $1,205,732 in state transportation grants.
April 21, 2025Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: ecode360.com
Track record — General
General · 5 records
Voted for Martin Gibson to fill the vacant Ward 2 council seat. Gibson was chosen from three candidates after a 3-3 split on his nomination.
March 2, 2026
Source: ecode360.com
Moved approval of a redevelopment agreement with G&M Associates for the property at Route 9 and Brighton and Wellington Avenues. It passed with one no vote.
February 19, 2025
Source: ecode360.com
Seconded removing two members from the Zoning Board of Adjustment for good cause, then moved to appoint two new members. Both passed with one abstention.
October 21, 2024
Source: ecode360.com
Moved final passage of a redevelopment plan for two lots at Route 9 and Brighton Avenue (Block 382, Lots 1 and 14). It passed 5-1.
September 16, 2024
Source: ecode360.com
Was sworn into office as a Pleasantville City Council member at the council's 2024 reorganization meeting.
January 3, 2024
Source: ecode360.com
Past race Charles Oglesby, Sr. ran in:
- City Council Member Ward 1 · November 3, 2026 · Pleasantville city, New Jersey · incumbent