Elizabeth "Betsy" Koch

About this race

The city's top elected official. Depending on the city charter, either runs city government ("strong mayor") or leads the city commission alongside a hired city manager.

3 candidates ran for Fair Haven Borough Mayor (Monmouth County) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Fair Haven voters.

About Elizabeth "Betsy" Koch

Fair Haven Council President; retired science teacher. A Fair Haven resident for more than 50 years, she taught science at Knollwood School for 25 years and is the current Borough Council President.

What they say they'll focus on:

• Disciplined budgeting alongside community investments
• Securing grants for park and Community Center projects
• Overseeing capital projects including the police building and boat ramp
• Land use, environmental stewardship and stormwater management
• Preserving community traditions

Summarized in our words from source 1, source 2, checked October 2026. Not an endorsement.

Where they stand

We place candidates only from a published academic score (from a voting record or campaign donors) or from enough of their own statements on policy, and we haven't found either for Elizabeth "Betsy" Koch that we can reliably source yet.

We haven't found a campaign site or candidate questionnaire for Elizabeth "Betsy" Koch yet. What they say they'll focus on is listed above.

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• Michal DiMiceli · Democrat
• Diana Anttonen · Independent

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Quick answers

What party is Elizabeth "Betsy" Koch?

Elizabeth "Betsy" Koch is running as a Republican.

What does the Fair Haven Borough Mayor seat do?

The city's top elected official. Depending on the city charter, either runs city government ("strong mayor") or leads the city commission alongside a hired city manager.

Who is Elizabeth "Betsy" Koch running against?

Michal DiMiceli and Diana Anttonen, for Fair Haven Borough Mayor (Monmouth County).

Should I vote for Elizabeth "Betsy" Koch?

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