Poage, Illis & Machado 2026

10/27/2026

Good governance isn't a slogan — it's a track record. Balanced budgets, planning ahead, and protecting what makes Berkeley Heights special while meeting residents where they are today. That's the foundation Susan Poage, Margaret Illis, and Bill Machado are building on. Vote on November 3rd to keep this progress going!

10/26/2026

When the old Berkeley Caterers property came up for redevelopment, we worked to see it purchased by Union County for a future park — green space over more housing density. That's the kind of leadership Susan Poage, Margaret Illis, and Bill Machado will keep bringing to Berkeley Heights. Vote Column A November 3rd.

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — After years of negotiations, pandemic-related delays and environmental permitting, Springfield Avenue Park officially opened Wednesday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on the...

10/24/2026

From the West Side Drainage Project to a new multi-year stream cleaning initiative, to storm drain upgrades, enhanced drainage with road projects & getting federal funding for flooding mitigation, Berkeley Heights has worked hard to reduce flooding across town. Team Poage, Illis & Machado will keep fighting for the infrastructure our neighborhoods need. Vote Column A November 3rd.

10/24/2026

Berkeley Heights has one of the lowest effective tax rates in Union County — and had among the smallest tax increases over the past 8 years. That didn't happen by accident; it took real fiscal discipline. Team Poage, Illis & Machado will keep it that way. Vote Column A on November 3rd.

10/23/2026

Berkeley Heights is a small town, and we intend to keep it that way. A zoning ban on data centers protects residents' health, quiet, and natural resources from large-scale industrial development that doesn't belong here. Susan, Margaret, and Bill are standing up for our community's character. Vote Column A on Election Day.

10/19/2026

True community leadership requires good stewardship. Councilman Bill Machado & Councilwoman Margaret Illis are proven stewards of taxpayer money who put our families first-working tirelessly to preserve our unique neighborhoods, protect our communities, and keep local government transparent and accountable. Vote to re-elect Bill & Margaret on or before Election Day.

10/19/2026

"In an increasingly polarized world, she [Susan] sees and represents the best in us all." Vote Column A, Susan POAGE for Berkeley Heights Mayor.

10/19/2026

It always helps to have our furry friends helping us on the campaign trail!!

10/18/2026

Councilman Bill Machado: compassionate leader, neighbor, community advocate, animal lover. Always working to make Berkeley Heights better. Vote to re-elect Bill Machado to Berkeley Heights Township Council on or before Tuesday, Nov. 3.

10/03/2026

We are proud to announce that Susan Poage has received the endorsement of New Jersey’s PAM’s List PAC. PAM’s list is an organization dedicated to propping up and supporting women candidates around the country to advance women voices in politics and Government.

Susan Poage is proud to be endorsed by PAM’s list and looks forward to advocating for the organization.