Bloomingdale Mayor · Nov 3, 2026

John J.
D'Amato

John J. D'Amato, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Bloomingdale in the Nov 3, 2026 election, unopposed.

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Background

About
Mayor of Bloomingdale since 2021, after nine years as a borough councilman. He is a retired manager and has served more than 45 years with the Bloomingdale Fire Department, including as a former chief.
On the ballot as
Democratic

John J. D'Amato is the only candidate for mayor; the county clerk's list shows no Republican nomination made for mayor. Passaic County Clerk

Peyman "Ray" Yazdi, Dominic V. Catalano and John J. D'Amato are presented as candidates on the Bloomingdale Democratic Club's site. Bloomingdale Democratic Club

On the record: John J. D'Amato

4 sourced
01Affordable housing1 sourced position
  • as recorded in the meeting minutes; not a direct quote

    Highlighted the borough's upcoming Round 4 affordable housing compliance requirements, including ordinances and resolutions for future agendas (Feb. 2026).

    Own statementBorough of Bloomingdale · Feb 3, 2026Link

02Main Street development1 sourced position
  • as recorded in the meeting minutes; not a direct quote

    Reported that the owner of the Main Street development site is actively seeking approvals to continue developing it (March 2026).

    Own statementBorough of Bloomingdale · Mar 17, 2026Link

03DPW vehicles1 sourced position
  • as recorded in the meeting minutes; not a direct quote

    Said a January 2026 payment was for Police Department vehicles, not a DPW vehicle, and showed photos of the two replaced DPW vehicles' condition (Sept. 2026).

    Own statementBorough of Bloomingdale · Sep 1, 2026Link

04Meer Tract1 sourced position
  • The club's platform says the Meer Tract deal being finalized will bring $10 million in one-time revenue plus $2.5 million a year from the developer.

    The development negotiations we are currently finalizing for the Meer Track will generate one-time revenue of $10 million from the sale of land and one time permit fees, plus $2.5 million paid by the developer annually.”

    Own statementBloomingdale Democratic ClubLink

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