It’s Time to Fight for the Future of Wanaque Borough.
Sandy Lawson and the Fight for Wanaque team are running to bring transparent leadership, smart growth, and real fiscal accountability back to Wanaque Borough. This campaign is focused on listening to residents, asking hard questions, and making decisions that protect the long-term future of Wanaque and Haskell.
Across Wanaque and Haskell, residents are raising the same concerns: too little transparency, too much overdevelopment, worsening traffic, and leadership that feels increasingly disconnected from the people it serves.
In a small town like Wanaque Borough, this should not be about partisan politics. It should be about what is right for our neighborhoods, our families, our roads, our taxes, and our future. Residents deserve leaders who are willing to look beyond party labels, listen honestly, ask hard questions, and make decisions that serve the people of Wanaque and Haskell.
The Fight for Wanaque team is running to bring real transparency, smart growth, responsible spending, and accountable leadership back to local government.
It’s time for change.
Our Priorities
The Fight for Wanaque team is focused on practical, common-sense leadership that puts residents first.
Our priorities are rooted in transparency, accountability, thoughtful planning, and a deep commitment to protecting the long-term future of Wanaque and Haskell.
Transparent Government
Residents deserve clear communication from their local officials. We support a more open and accessible local government, including better communication with residents and broader public access to meetings and decision-making.
Smart, Appropriate Development
Development must be approached carefully and responsibly. Growth should benefit the community without creating burdens that outweigh the benefits, including impacts on taxes, services, and schools.
Responsible Spending
The tax burden on residents is one of the most important issues facing the community. We will look for ways to reduce unnecessary municipal spending while protecting essential services and keeping Wanaque and Haskell affordable for residents.
Team Fight for Wanaque
Sandy Lawson
for Mayor
A longtime Wanaque resident, Sandy Lawson has been serving the community for decades through civic leadership, environmental advocacy, and volunteer service. She is focused on transparent government, responsible development, tax awareness, and stronger communication with residents.
Richard McFarlane
for Council
Richard McFarlane is a Wanaque resident, small business owner, and longtime member of the Wanaque Board of Education. He is committed to accountability, transparency, and keeping residents informed and engaged.
Darlyn Warner
for Council
Darlyn Warner is a 25-year Wanaque resident with a background in healthcare and education. She is committed to supporting essential services, listening to residents, and helping create a more responsive and transparent local government.