Demarest Borough Council · Nov 3, 2026
David
Jiang
David Jiang, the incumbent, is running for Demarest Borough Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Anita G. Gatto.
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The race · Borough Council
- 01Anita G. Gatto
- 02David JiangYou’re reading
Background
- About
- David Jiang was appointed to the Demarest Borough Council in May 2026 to fill a vacancy. The mayor recommended him citing his recent service as a councilmember.
The unexpired one-year seat is the one Daryl Fox held before resigning; David Jiang was appointed to it in May 2026. Borough of Demarest · May 11, 2026
On the record: David Jiang
9 sourced01Downtown redevelopment2 sourced positions
Voted yes on a consent agenda that included Resolution 115-26, authorizing execution of a redevelopment agreement (passed 6-0, June 2026).
Council voteBorough of Demarest · Jun 8, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes to adopt Ordinance 1170-25, the amended redevelopment plan produced by Colliers Engineering (passed 5-0, November 2025).
Council voteBorough of Demarest · Nov 10, 2025Link
02Budget and taxes1 sourced position
Voted yes to adopt the 2026 municipal budget (passed 6-0, June 2026).
Council voteBorough of Demarest · Jun 8, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03Zoning code2 sourced positions
Voted yes to adopt Ordinance 1180-26, replacing the borough's Chapter 175 zoning ordinance (passed 6-0, May 2026).
Council voteBorough of Demarest · May 11, 2026LinkHow the council voted
as recorded in the borough's minutes; not a direct quote
After voting for the new zoning ordinance, said he is concerned that the stricter ordinance could increase the Planning Board's workload.
Own statementBorough of Demarest · May 11, 2026Link
04Noise ordinance1 sourced position
Moved to reintroduce the noise ordinance amendment so that alternate G zone hours apply only to landscaping, not construction (passed 4-0, July 2026).
Council voteBorough of Demarest · Jul 13, 2026Link
05Street trees1 sourced position
Voted no on planting three trees under the wires on Stelfox as part of a tree mitigation plan (failed 2-3, November 2025).
Council voteBorough of Demarest · Nov 10, 2025LinkHow the council voted
06Past candidacy1 sourced position
Ran for Demarest Borough Council in 2022 (won).
Own statementBergen County Clerk · Nov 8, 2022Link
07VOTE411 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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Zoning code
In their words
After voting for the new zoning ordinance, said he is concerned that the stricter ordinance could increase the Planning Board's workload.
May 11, 2026 ·as recorded in the borough's minutes; not a direct quote ·Borough of Demarest · May 11, 2026
On the record
Voted yes to adopt Ordinance 1180-26, replacing the borough's Chapter 175 zoning ordinance (passed 6-0, May 2026).
May 11, 2026 ·Borough of Demarest · May 11, 2026
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