Politics & Government
Schwager To Continue Progress In Second Term As Oakland Mayor
Schwager wants to fix the Patriots Way Bridge, bring senior housing to Oakland, and dismantle the Stream House.
![Linda Schwager was re-elected Tuesday to a second term as Oakland Mayor.](https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/127241/20191106/041600/styles/patch_image/public/election-2019___06161454367.jpg)
OAKLAND, NJ — Mayor Linda Schwager wants to continue the progress she has made in her first term in the borough's highest elected office.
Schwager was re-elected on Tuesday. She narrowly defated her opponent, Eric Kulmala.
Schwager said that another term gives her the opportunity to "advocate for all the residents of Oakland."
Find out what's happening in Oaklandwith free, real-time updates from Patch.
Schwager wants to pursue a partnership to permanently fix the Patriots Way Bridge, and dismantle the Stream House and replace it with a "structure we are proud to show in our community," she said.
Schwager also wants to bring senior housing to Oakland and begin on the downtown revitalization project.
Find out what's happening in Oaklandwith free, real-time updates from Patch.
"Oakland is a great place to live and raise a family," Schwager said. "I hope we can all work together to build an even brighter future for our community."
Email: [email protected]
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.