Closter Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Dolores A.
Witko
Dolores A. Witko is running for mayor of Closter in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against John C. Glidden Jr..
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The race · Mayor
- 01John C. Glidden Jr.Incumbent
- 02Dolores A. WitkoYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Dolores A. Witko is a former Closter councilwoman (2018 to 2023) and former Board of Education member. Her campaign says she served 10 years on the Closter Board of Education and is a Certified Application Counselor for the Affordable Care Act and Get Covered New Jersey.
- How the press groups them
- New Jersey Globe reports that Democrats nominated Linda Albelli and Steven J. Spoto for council, with Dolores Witko running for mayor. New Jersey Globe
- Campaign website
- www.movingclosterforward.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: Dolores A. Witko
7 sourced01Top challenges1 sourced position
In her VOTE411 answers she lists continuing to meet the COAH obligation, affordable senior housing and reviving the downtown business district as the top challenges.
Own statementVOTE411 (League of Women Voters)Link
02Property taxes1 sourced position
In her VOTE411 answers she names combining services with other municipalities as one way to keep taxes from rising.
Combining services with other municipalities is one way to keep taxes from rising”
Own statementVOTE411 (League of Women Voters)Link
03Climate1 sourced position
In her VOTE411 answers she supports buying hybrid or electric vehicles to reduce emissions.
Reducing vehicle emissions by purchasing hybrid or electric vehicles is one way to reduce the negative effects.”
Own statementVOTE411 (League of Women Voters)Link
04Budget and taxes1 sourced position
Witko, Albelli & Spoto campaign
The Democratic slate's site pledges responsible budgeting and careful financial planning.
Every tax dollar should be spent wisely, transparently, and with the best interests of Closter residents in mind.”
Own statementWitko, Albelli & Spoto campaign (Moving Closter Forward): Our PrioritiesLink
05Seniors, parks and downtown1 sourced position
Witko, Albelli & Spoto campaign
The Democratic slate's site pledges to expand programs for seniors, invest in parks and recreation, and support local businesses and the downtown.
Own statementWitko, Albelli & Spoto campaign (Moving Closter Forward): Our PrioritiesLink
06Past elections2 sourced positions
Ran for Mayor of Closter in 2022 (lost).
Own statementBergen County Clerk · Nov 8, 2022Link
Ran for Closter Borough Council in 2023 (lost).
Own statementBergen County Clerk · Nov 7, 2023Link
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