NA Democrats Rally Around Party Preferred Candidate Josh Gottheimer for Governor.
Soprano’s star & E-Street Band member Steven Van Zandt endorses the North Jersey Congressman to become the first resident of Bergen County to serve as governor in the modern era.
NORTH ARLINGTON – Over 300 Bergen County Democrats gathered Wednesday evening to support “favorite son” candidate Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-5) for the Democratic nomination for governor come the June 10th Primary. 
Gottheimer, a former speech writer for President Bill Clinton is widely considered the true moderate in the race to succeed the term-limited incumbent Phil Murphy. A member of the “Problem Solvers” Caucus in the House of Representatives, Gottheimer is all about taking on the issues facing America & New Jersey in a bipartisan fashion. Getting things done is the Gottheimer way.
A strong supporter of first responders such as Police & Fire, Gottheimer could become the first resident of Bergen County to be elected Governor in the modern age.
Local Democrats led by party leader Nick Antonicello and the two candidates for council are behind Gottheimer 100%.
Steven Van Zandt, a longtime member of Bruce Springsteen’s E Street band also endorsed Gottheimer tonight.
“The issue in North Arlington is rising property taxes, random reassessments and massive overdevelopment by Republicans and specifically Mr. EnCap, Kirk Del Russo. We need a regular guy like Josh fighting for our community values and keeping NA small, safe and Suburban,” offered both council hopefuls John Balwierczak and Jimmy Sever, the candidates for council seeking to break the 7-0 Republican stranglehold on local government. No Democrat has served on the Mayor and Council since 2019.
Steven Van Zandt, also known as Little Steven or Miami Steve, is an American musician and actor. He is a member of Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band, in which he plays guitar and mandolin. He has appeared in several television drama series, including as Silvio Dante in The Sopranos (1999–2007) and as Frank Tagliano/Giovanni ‘Johnny’ Henriksen in Lilyhammer (2012–2014). Van Zandt has his own solo band called Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul, intermittently active since the 1980s.
In 2014, Van Zandt was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the E Street Band. Van Zandt has produced music, written songs, and had his own songs covered by Springsteen, Meat Loaf, Darlene Love, Ronnie Spector, Nancy Sinatra, Pearl Jam, Southside Johnny, Artists United Against Apartheid, and the Iron City Houserockers, among others.
Local Democrats are hosting a fundraiser of their own on Wednesday, May 28th at the Arlington Diner located at River Road and the Belleville Pike. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $100 per person and for more details, contact Nick Antonicello at (201) 937-4277 or email him at [email protected] 
North Arlington Democratic leader Nick Antonicello, Bergen County Democratic Chairman Paul Juliano are pictured here with candidates 
NA Council candidate John Balwierczak is seen here with Congressman Josh Gottheimer (D-5), rock legend Steven Van Zandt and Council running-mate Jim Sever. John Balwierczak and Jim Sever. Democrats are committed to running a positive, issue-oriented campaign and a call for responsible,two-party government. “Balwierczak described Gottheimer as “New Jersey’ best choice to control runaway property taxes by Republicans. While protecting New Jersey’s values, working families and seniors throughout the state.”