Closter Borough Council · Nov 3, 2026
Christopher
Cho
Christopher Cho, the incumbent, is running for Closter Borough Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 4 candidates are running for 2 seats.
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The race · Borough Council
- 01Linda Albelli
- 02Christopher ChoYou’re reading
- 03Monica Jethani
- 04Steven J. Spoto
Background
- About
- Christopher Cho is the Closter Council president and a property manager with Newport Vision LLC. His campaign lists him as council chair for ordinances and liaison to the Zoning Board of Adjustment and Fire Department.
- How the press groups them
- New Jersey Globe describes Christopher Cho and Monica Jethani as the Republican council candidates, with Mayor John Glidden Jr. seeking re-election. New Jersey Globe
- Campaign website
- closterrepublicans.com
The sample ballot lists John C. Glidden Jr., Christopher Cho and Monica Jethani in the Republican column and Dolores A. Witko, Linda Albelli and Steven J. Spoto in the Democratic column. Bergen County Clerk · Nov 3, 2026
On the record: Christopher Cho
10 sourced01Immigration status resolution1 sourced position
Voted yes on Resolution 26-120 on equal treatment of all people regardless of immigration status (passed 5-1, April 2026).
Council voteBorough of Closter · Apr 8, 2026LinkHow the council voted
02State housing bills1 sourced position
Voted yes on Resolution 26-152 opposing state bill S-1836 as denying local autonomy in land use planning (consent agenda, passed 6-0, May 2026).
Council voteBorough of Closter · May 27, 2026LinkHow the council voted
032026 budget1 sourced position
Voted yes on Resolution 26-140 adopting the 2026 municipal budget (passed 6-0, May 2026).
Council voteBorough of Closter · May 27, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04Delivery hours2 sourced positions
Voted yes on introducing Ordinance 2026:1397 on deliveries (introduced 4-0, Chung and Yammarino absent, June 2026).
Council voteBorough of Closter · Jun 10, 2026Link
At the May 13, 2026 meeting, the minutes record him saying the ordinance's delivery times would affect other businesses too and that its exemption was aimed at Amazon deliveries at odd hours.
Own statementBorough of Closter · May 13, 2026Link
05Flooding1 sourced position
He and Mayor John Glidden pointed to a 2024 building-ordinance change that raised required drain sizes for some construction from 2 inches to 3 inches.
Own statementNorthern Valley Press · Feb 3, 2026Link
06Taxes and public safety1 sourced position
The Republican slate's site says Glidden, Cho and Jethani will keep taxes in check and calls public safety its top priority.
Public safety is our top priority — keeping Closter a great, secure place to raise a family.”
Own statementGlidden, Cho & Jethani campaignLink
07Open space and schools1 sourced position
The Republican slate's site lists defending Green Acres open space and keeping Closter schools governed by parents and community members among its priorities.
Own statementGlidden, Cho & Jethani campaignLink
08Voter guide1 sourced position
Had not responded to the League of Women Voters VOTE411 candidate questionnaire as of October 20, 2026.
Own statementVOTE411 (League of Women Voters)Link
09Past elections1 sourced position
Ran for Closter Borough Council in 2023 (won).
Own statementBergen County Clerk · Nov 7, 2023Link
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Christopher Cho: their words and their votes on the same issue
Delivery hours
In their words
At the May 13, 2026 meeting, the minutes record him saying the ordinance's delivery times would affect other businesses too and that its exemption was aimed at Amazon deliveries at odd hours.
May 13, 2026 ·Borough of Closter · May 13, 2026
On the record
Voted yes on introducing Ordinance 2026:1397 on deliveries (introduced 4-0, Chung and Yammarino absent, June 2026).
Jun 10, 2026 ·Borough of Closter · Jun 10, 2026
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