Demarest Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Brian K.
Bernstein
Brian K. Bernstein, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Demarest in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Raymond J. Cywinski.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Brian K. BernsteinYou’re reading
- 02Raymond J. Cywinski
Background
- About
- Brian Bernstein is the mayor of Demarest; his current term expires in 2026.
On the record: Brian K. Bernstein
7 sourced01Downtown redevelopment2 sourced positions
Mayor's address, January 5, 2026 reorganization meeting
Said the revenue from the Baptist Church property, the train station lease and the sale of the bank building would reduce the tax burden on residential taxpayers.
The revenue streams created, and to be created by, the acquisition of the Baptist Church property, the lease of the Train Station and sale and repurposing of the Bank building, will produce not only substantial revenue”
Own statementBorough of Demarest · Jan 5, 2026Link
as recorded in the borough's minutes; not a direct quote
Confirmed at a January 2026 meeting that the borough intends to sell the bank building as part of a redevelopment.
Own statementBorough of Demarest · Jan 12, 2026Link
02Train station1 sourced position
Mayor's address, January 5, 2026 reorganization meeting
Reported that the train station lease had been signed and said the train station restaurant will open.
Own statementBorough of Demarest · Jan 5, 2026Link
03Affordable housing1 sourced position
As a Planning Board member, voted yes on the Planning Board resolution adopting the Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan (June 2025).
Commission voteBorough of Demarest · Jun 5, 2025Link
04Zoning code1 sourced position
as recorded in the borough's minutes; not a direct quote
Said after the May 2026 vote that he believes the newly adopted zoning ordinance was necessary.
Own statementBorough of Demarest · May 11, 2026Link
05Past candidacy1 sourced position
Ran for mayor of Demarest in 2022 (won).
Own statementBergen County Clerk · Nov 8, 2022Link
06VOTE411 questionnaire1 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
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