Currently holds the office of Englewood City Mayor until December 31, 2024.
Candidate for Englewood City Mayor in 2024 New Jersey General Election.
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Get StartedAll Englewood residents deserve to feel safe in their neighborhoods. As a former law enforcement officer, Michael understands the need to bring the community and the police closer together to establish the trust and communication needed to properly investigate crime and keep residents safe. Learn more
Michael Wildes will put an end to it, working to bring all stakeholders to the table and work to solve the city’s financial issues. Wildes will focus on rebuilding the city’s once-strong surplus and reducing the amount of debt being issued. Learn more
Michael Wildes will work to make our downtown a true Destination. He will work to bring new high-profile restaurants and stories to our central business district, creating new tax revenue, opportunities for entrepreneurs and jobs for local residents. Learn more
Michael will work to bring new resources to our schools from the private sector and establish partnerships with local businesses and institutions to provide educational enrichment to our students. Learn more
Michael Wildes will hold city employees accountable to ensure that services are being delivered equally and effectively while minimizing waste and maximizing efficiency. Learn more
Michael will work to make city government more efficient to do more with less, and will also aggressively seek shared service agreements with other municipalities and government entities to reduce costs. Learn more
Many longtime residents are worried about being pushed out of their homes by rising property taxes. Michael Wildes will act aggressively to protect taxpayers by reducing expenses where possible and identifying new revenue sources. Learn more
Far too many Englewood neighborhoods are plagued with constant flooding. Michael Wildes will seek new solutions to flooding, from simple fixes like ensuring that catch basins are cleared and drains are open to a comprehensive review of city engineering plans. Learn more
Englewood lacks a true community center for kids, seniors and all residents, and Michael will work to right this wrong and finally bring a real Recreation Center to our city. Learn more
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