Marlboro Town Council Election 2025: Michael Milman

MARLBORO, NJ — Incumbent Michael Milman is running for re-election to the Marlboro Town Council in the General Election on Tuesday, Nov. 4.

In November, Milman (R) will run for one of three open full-term seats on the council alongside running-mates Nicholas Stella (R) and fellow incumbent Antoinette DiNuzzo (R).

The three will run against challengers Aleksandra “Sana” Simanovsky (D), David Fisher (D) and Peter Bufano (D).

Ahead of the General Election, Patch posed several questions to Milman about his campaign platform, experience, and what sets him apart from other candidates running. His replies are below.

Editor’s Note: The following article contains information about one of the candidates running for the Marlboro Town Council in 2025. Responses are written as received by Patch.

Patch has contacted all other candidates in this race with the same questions and will post replies as they are received.

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Michael Milman

Age: 39
Town of Residence: Marlboro, NJ
Education: Rutgers University
Occupation: Media Specialist

What drove you to seek public office?
Back in 2020, I remember expressing my concern in a Marlboro-based Facebook group. Someone replied that I should run for public office if I wanted change. I didn’t think much of it at the time, but here I am.

In 2021, the team of DiNuzzo, Milman, Qazi defeated three incumbent Democratic council members. This was the first time in 16 years that three Republican council candidates won together in a majority-Democratic town. The people felt it was time for change. We ran on transparency, checks and balances, and improvement beyond mediocrity.

What sets you apart from the other candidates?
We put people above politics. For instance, when we needed to decide whether to keep our 911 dispatch service in town or partner with the county, many assumed we would automatically send it to the county because it is predominantly Republican. However, we listened to the people of Marlboro, who expressed concerns about response times and wanted to keep the service local. After conducting our own research, we decided to keep the service in town. Marlboro is currently one of only four towns in Monmouth County that have retained their own dispatch services. We don’t follow trends or simply do what other Republicans are doing.

We care about Marlboro and govern by putting people above party politics. The Democrats have worked collaboratively with us to achieve goals that benefit our residents. It seems our current challengers aren’t fully aware of what’s happening in town, as they’re running on a platform to improve issues we’ve already addressed — such as roadwork.

What are past accomplishments or experiences that make you qualified for this position?
Historically, our team has prioritized community engagement and responsiveness to residents’ concerns. As mentioned in the previous question, we passed a $35 million capital road improvement project, which will take place over the next several years. We added more police officers to serve an expanding Marlboro and plan to add more in the coming years.

When we ran in 2021, internet quality was a major concern. Once elected, we addressed it by hosting a digital town hall — due to COVID at the time — where representatives from Optimum faced us and the public to hear our concerns. Since then, Optimum has gradually been upgrading its infrastructure in Marlboro to fiber-optic technology, which is a game-changer.

If elected, what will be your top priorities in your new role?
If re-elected, we remain committed to focusing on community-centric issues that enhance township services and improve resident satisfaction.

Name one thing about Marlboro that always makes you smile.
There are a couple of things. First, Big Brook Park — I love going for a hike and breathing in the fresh air. I enjoy taking in the natural surroundings. And of course, the restaurants — I think Marlboro offers a great selection of places to relax and unwind in the evening.