Edward "Ed" Leonard
Republican · NJ · Wanaque Borough Council Member
Edward "Ed" Leonard is a Republican member of the Wanaque Borough Council.
Where Edward "Ed" Leonard stands, based on their records
Supports
Public Infrastructure (1 record)
Track record
Track record — Public Infrastructure
Public Infrastructure · 1 support
Led a years-long effort to build the Wanaque Dog Park, which opened in October 2022. The mayor credited him for the project at the January 2023 council meeting.
January 3, 2023Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: wanaqueborough.com
Track record — General
General · 4 records
Voted no on a Wanaque law allowing licensed cannabis businesses, including sales, in set parts of town. The council passed it 5-1, with his vote the only no.
December 8, 2025
Source: wanaqueborough.com
Seconded and voted for Wanaque's 2025 municipal budget, which passed 6-0. Borough officials said it raised the local property tax about 8 percent, mostly to pay for police raises.
May 12, 2025
Source: wanaqueborough.com
Was chosen by the Wanaque council to serve as council president for 2025. The council president signs for the borough when the mayor is away.
January 6, 2025
Source: wanaqueborough.com
Voted no on Wanaque's 2019 municipal budget of $14,555,145.84. The council passed it 4-2 over his objection.
May 13, 2019
Source: wanaqueborough.com
Past race Edward "Ed" Leonard ran in:
- Members of the Board of County Commissioners · November 3, 2026 · Passaic County, New Jersey