Romel D'Munda, Gabrielle Gilles, and Brian Johdos are running together for the three seats on the Scotch Plains Township Council. Neighbors, small business owners, and a Navy veteran, asking for your vote on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Three neighbors are running together for the three open seats on the Township Council. Between them they have served in the Navy, run small businesses, coached local kids, and raised their families here. They are asking to bring that same practical, hands-on approach to Town Hall.
Three seats on the Scotch Plains Township Council are on the ballot on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Romel D'Munda, Gabrielle Gilles, and Brian Johdos are the Republican candidates for those three seats. All three live in Scotch Plains.
Romel D'Munda U.S. Navy veteran and compliance executive A financial crimes watchdog for your tax dollars. Navy veteran, youth-sports coach, and member of SPF UNICO. Read the full story → 
Gabrielle Gilles Lifelong resident and small business owner Born and raised in Scotch Plains and owner of Bite Me Bakery. Active in the SPF PTA, Rotary, and the Preserve Shady Rest Committee. Read the full story → 
Brian Johdos Lifelong resident and small business owner A lifelong Scotch Plains resident who took over his family business in 2014. Union County Republican State Committeeman. Read the full story → Ensuring taxpayer dollars are managed carefully, improving long-term planning, and reducing unnecessary spending. New Jersey has the highest property taxes in the nation, and every line of the township budget deserves scrutiny in public, every year.
Supporting our first responders, improving emergency preparedness, and expanding services for families and seniors. Well-maintained roads, parks, and fields, and a town government that answers the phone and gets the basics right.
Making sure any change is truly what is best for Scotch Plains before we approve it. Downtown redevelopment should serve the people who live and work here: support local business owners, cut red tape, and keep our small town character.
Making town operations more accessible, improving public engagement, and ensuring residents have a clear voice in decision-making. Fewer surprises, more listening, and decisions explained in plain language.
This campaign runs on neighbors, not consultants. Knock on doors, host a lawn sign, or just tell us what Scotch Plains needs.
