Sarah Bonilla

About this race

Your city's legislative body. Passes local ordinances, sets the city budget and property-tax rate, and makes zoning and development decisions; often hires the city manager.

2 candidates ran for Kearny Town Council, Ward 3 (Hudson County) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Kearny voters.

About Sarah Bonilla

Public health professional (Essex County Office of Public Health Management). Lifelong Kearny resident raising her children in town. Leads the Essex County Office of Public Health Management's national accreditation effort; previously directed the Center of Excellence for Latino Health at Clara Maass Medical Center and taught health equity courses as an adjunct at Montclair State University. Won the June 2026 Democratic primary for the open 3rd Ward seat being vacated by longtime Councilwoman Eileen Eckel.

What they say they'll focus on:

• Bringing a public health focus on serving people to local government
• Listening to neighbors and earning their trust

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Where they stand

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We haven't found a campaign site or candidate questionnaire for Sarah Bonilla yet. What they say they'll focus on is listed above.

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• Dariusz Bystrowski · Republican

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Quick answers

What party is Sarah Bonilla?

Sarah Bonilla is running as a Democrat.

What does the Kearny Town Council, Ward 3 seat do?

Your city's legislative body. Passes local ordinances, sets the city budget and property-tax rate, and makes zoning and development decisions; often hires the city manager.

Who is Sarah Bonilla running against?

Dariusz Bystrowski, for Kearny Town Council, Ward 3 (Hudson County).

Should I vote for Sarah Bonilla?

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