John J. Forte
Democratic · NJ · Madison Borough Council President
John J. Forte is president of the Madison Borough Council and heads an insurance company that serves local governments. His priorities include finishing the borough's purchase of the Drew Forest and guiding the redevelopment of Giralda Farms.
Where John J. Forte stands, based on their records
Supports
Environment and Public Health (2 records), Public Safety and Crime Control (1 record)
Opposes
Government Spending Reduction (3 records)
Track record
Track record — Environment and Public Health
Environment and Public Health · 2 support
Led the public hearing as acting mayor and voted for final adoption of the $24.2 million Drew Forest purchase. It passed 5-0.
February 9, 2026Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: rosenet.org
Moved to introduce an ordinance to buy the Drew Forest from Drew University. It passed 5-0.
January 26, 2026Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: rosenet.org
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 3 oppose
Moved to introduce a $200,000 ordinance to buy security cameras and card access for the community pool and Rosedale ball fields.
February 23, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: rosenet.org
Led the public hearing as acting mayor and voted for final adoption of the $24.2 million Drew Forest purchase. It passed 5-0.
February 9, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: rosenet.org
Moved to introduce an ordinance to buy the Drew Forest from Drew University. It passed 5-0.
January 26, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: rosenet.org
Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control
Public Safety and Crime Control · 1 support
Moved to introduce a $200,000 ordinance to buy security cameras and card access for the community pool and Rosedale ball fields.
February 23, 2026Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: rosenet.org
Track record — General
General · 5 records
Received the Madison Democratic Committee's endorsement for re-election to the borough council.
March 23, 2026
Source: madisonnjdems.com
Was elected Madison Borough Council president by a unanimous vote.
January 3, 2026
Source: rosenet.org
Took the oath of office for his first full term on the Madison Borough Council.
January 2, 2024
Source: rosenet.org
Was sworn in to fill an open seat on the Madison Borough Council.
May 22, 2023
Source: rosenet.org
Was appointed to the Madison Planning Board as a borough official member for 2014.
January 1, 2014
Source: rosenet.org
Past race John J. Forte ran in:
- City Council Member · November 3, 2026 · Madison borough, New Jersey · incumbent