NA LOCAL GREETS NJ DEMOCRATIC STATE CHAIR TO HIS CEDAR GROVE SALON & SPA
Cedar Grove – John Yampaglia a life-long North Arlington resident and business owner of John Emilio Hair Salon & Spa is pictured here with New Jersey Democratic State Committee Chairman Leroy Jones, a client and customer.
The Yampaglia family has long been involved in North Arlington government as his father, the late Emil Yampaglia was the borough’s municipal court judge appointed by both Democrats and Republicans. His brother Mark, an attorney with offices in Rutherford is a North Arlington homeowner, husband and Dad.
Mark was appointed to the Borough Council twice and elected in 2005, 2008, 2011 and 2016.
He is the last Democrat to serve on the governing body. John also followed his families’ footsteps in local government as a former member of the North Arlington Planning Board.
Jones Jr. is a prominent NJ political leader and is best known for his long career in state and local government and his leadership in the Democratic Party.
Jones has served in several capacities:
Chair of the New Jersey Democratic Party: He has served as the state party chair since June 2021, leading the organization’s efforts across New Jersey.
Democratic Party Leadership: In addition to his state role, Jones is chair of both the East Orange Democratic Municipal Committee and the Essex County Democratic Committee.
New Jersey General Assembly: Jones served four terms in the New Jersey Legislature, representing the 27th Legislative District from 1994 to 2002. During part of that time he was Deputy Minority Leader.
Local Government: Before his Assembly tenure, he was a member of the Essex County Board of Chosen Freeholders (now County Commissioners) and served as City Administrator of East Orange, where he managed the city’s budget and government operations.
Jones is a partner at 1868 Public Affairs, a government and public affairs consultancy. He has been appointed to roles such as a Commissioner of the New Jersey Sports & Exposition Authority. Jones has taught public policy as an adjunct professor and frequently appears on television and radio.
Jones holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Seton Hall University and a Master’s in Business Management from the New Jersey Institute of Technology.
John Emilio Hair Salon & Spa is located at 1064 Pompton Avenue in Cedar Grove. To schedule an appointment, call John at
(201) 370-6479.