David Cohen
Democratic · NJ · Princeton Council Member
Princeton Council member and retired architect who chairs the council's Code Review Committee. Focuses on overhauling the town's zoning codes and launching a stormwater utility to pay for flood protection.
Where David Cohen stands, based on their records
Supports
Environment and Public Health (1 record), Housing Affordability (3 records)
Opposes
Government Spending Reduction (3 records)
Track record
Track record — Environment and Public Health
Environment and Public Health · 1 support
Seconded and voted for a stricter tree removal permit law that brought Princeton in line with the state's model tree rules. It passed 6-0.
December 22, 2025Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: princetonnj.legistar1.com
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 3 oppose
Voted for the 2025-2029 labor contract with Princeton's police union (PBA Local 130). It passed 5-0, with one member abstaining.
March 9, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: princetonnj.legistar1.com
Made the motion to hire Princeton Hydro for up to $256,100 for phase three of a study on creating a stormwater fee utility. It passed 6-0.
January 27, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: princetonnj.legistar1.com
Voted for Princeton's fourth-round affordable housing plan, its spending plan, and a settlement with the Fair Share Housing Center. All three passed 6-0.
June 26, 2025Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: princetonnj.legistar1.com
Track record — Housing Affordability
Housing Affordability · 3 support
Made the motions to adopt six zoning ordinances for new affordable housing sites, including on Nassau Street, Spruce Street, and North Harrison Street. Each passed 5-0.
February 23, 2026Supports Housing Affordability
Source: princetonnj.legistar1.com
Made the motion to adopt an ordinance that limits short-term rentals and adds a tax on short stays. He said it balanced keeping long-term rental homes with the need for short stays. It passed 5-0.
December 8, 2025Supports Housing Affordability
Source: princetonnj.legistar1.com
Voted for Princeton's fourth-round affordable housing plan, its spending plan, and a settlement with the Fair Share Housing Center. All three passed 6-0.
June 26, 2025Supports Housing Affordability
Source: princetonnj.legistar1.com
Track record — General
General · 4 records
As chair of the Code Review Committee, made the motion to adopt a zoning change widening the kinds of businesses allowed across Princeton. It passed 5-0.
May 11, 2026
Source: princetonnj.legistar1.com
Made the motion to adopt an ordinance raising Princeton's sewer service charges. It passed 6-0.
July 14, 2025
Source: princetonnj.legistar1.com
Voted for an ordinance to create a resident parking district on Bank Street, with spots given out by a yearly lottery. It failed; he and one colleague were the only yes votes.
October 10, 2022
Source: patch.com
Was elected by fellow council members as Princeton Council President for 2020. In his remarks he said the role helps council, the mayor, and staff share information.
January 2, 2020
Source: princetonnj.gov
Past race David Cohen ran in:
- City Council Member · November 3, 2026 · Princeton, New Jersey · incumbent