Balwierczak, Papile & Sever gain support of the Peruvian Community.
A new and emerging community here in North Arlington is that of Peruvians, who have endorsed the local Democratic ticket of John Balwierczak for mayor, and Dennis Papile & Cengiz “Jim” Sever for borough council.
Puerto Ricans make-up 23.56% of North Arlington’s Hispanic population, Cubans are 5.82%, and Mexicans 1.33% of the overall Hispanic populace.
New Jersey has a thriving Peruvian community and culinary scene, with major cultural hubs and first-generation enclaves located largely in northern and central counties like Passaic, Hudson, Bergen, Union, and Essex Counties.
North Arlington’s 30.3% Hispanic population is higher than the New Jersey state average of 22.5%. According to NeighborhoodScout, approximately 25.5% of North Arlington residents speak Spanish at home.
4,993 residents of North Arlington, or 30.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. 
“As a candidate for mayor, I am honored and humbled by Saydy Tuanama’s strong support. As a lifelong resident and homeowner, the Hispanic community is a crucial and important constituency and I look forward to working with them over the next four years.
Below are some images of last night’s fundraiser that was hosted at the Arlington Diner which included Bergen County Democratic Chair Paul Juliano, County Clerk John Hogan and candidate for Surrogate Judge, former Oakland Mayor Linda Schwager, the former President of the Bergen County Bar Association.
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