2025 NORTH ARLINGTON VOTER GUIDE:
Why North Arlington needs real change. John Balwierczak & Cengiz “Jim” Sever for Borough Council this Tuesday, November 4th.
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There are several reasons why voters in North Arlington, New Jersey should consider electing John Balwierczak & Cengiz “Jim” Sever to the Borough Council — plus some caveats to help you weigh the decision.
👍 Key arguments for electing them:
They propose to be watchdogs for homeowners, taxpayers & seniors
Their campaign emphasizes ending “rolling tax reassessments” which they say are unfair to homeowners — especially seniors on fixed incomes.
They point to large legal/settlement costs paid out by the Borough under the current administration and argue that more scrutiny and transparency are needed.
They frame themselves as protecting the “small, safe, suburban” character of the community.
They bring endorsements and support that suggest broader community backing
They’ve been endorsed by the Bergen County Central Trades Council, AFL‑CIO and the New Jersey Young Democrats, indicating labor/young-Democrat support.
They’ve also received endorsements from higher-level Democratic officials (for example, US Representative Nellie Pou) and from the Bergen County Sheriff Anthony Cureton.
They have also received the endorsements of former North Arlington mayors Peter Mass and Ed Martone as well as Bergen County Executive James Tedesco 8 Bergen County Clerk John Hogan.
These endorsements indicate that they have strong organizational support behind them.
They propose a platform of change and accountability
Their campaign argues for restoring “responsible two-party government” in a borough which, they say, has had one party (Republicans) dominating council for many years. They argue that this dominance has reduced accountability.
They outline concrete ideas: e.g., a walking/bike path along the riverfront, improving youth/senior services, professionalizing a seasonal farmers market for revenue generation.
They oppose new large-scale construction / over-development (especially along Ridge Road) which they believe undermines the borough’s suburban character.
They oppose the 39% increase in the General Tax Rate between 2017 and today, and will end the practice of random, rolling tax assessments that are unfairly raising property taxes on seniors with fixed incomes. They promise to revert back to reassessments every 5-7 years.
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