Emerson Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Danielle
DiPaola
Danielle DiPaola, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Emerson in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Joseph Solimando III.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Danielle DiPaolaYou’re reading
- 02Joseph Solimando III
Background
- About
- Danielle DiPaola is Emerson's mayor and a local small-business owner, first elected mayor in 2018. She previously served three terms on the Borough Council, according to Pascack Press.
- How the press groups them
- Pascack Press reports Mayor Danielle DiPaola is running with Republican council members Michael Timmerman and Ashley Rice. Pascack Press · Oct 16, 2026
The official sample ballot lists Danielle DiPaola and Joseph Solimando III for mayor, and Michael Timmerman, Ashley Rice, Julia Guttilla and Venessa Manzano for two council seats. Bergen County Clerk · Nov 3, 2026
On the record: Danielle DiPaola
7 sourced01Block 419 redevelopment2 sourced positions
In her January 2026 reorganization address, said the borough would keep pursuing declaratory actions to finish the Block 419 project.
Our efforts to move forward with declaratory actions will continue and we are determined to complete this project with or without the developer.”
Own statementBorough of Emerson · Jan 6, 2026Link
As a councilwoman, was the only member of the previous governing body to vote against the Citizen Emerson Station project, as reported by Pascack Press.
Council votePascack Press · Oct 16, 2026Link
02State zoning bill S-18361 sourced position
In her June 2026 mayor's report, said Senate Bill S1836 takes away a municipality's ability to zone and that Pascack Valley governing bodies oppose it.
Own statementBorough of Emerson · Jun 23, 2026Link
03Leadership1 sourced position
Says her decisions are guided by what is best for the whole community and preserving Emerson's small-town character.
Every decision I make is guided by what is best for our entire community. My love for Emerson is at the heart of everything I do.”
Own statementPascack Press · Oct 16, 2026Link
04Development1 sourced position
DiPaola, Timmerman & Rice campaign, as quoted by Pascack Press
The Republican ticket says growth must be balanced against preserving the borough's character.
Growth and development must balance opportunity with the character of our community.”
Own statementPascack Press · Oct 16, 2026Link
05Local economy1 sourced position
DiPaola, Timmerman & Rice campaign, as reported by Pascack Press
The Republican ticket proposes creating an Economic Advisory Committee to help retain existing businesses and attract new ones.
Own statementPascack Press · Oct 16, 2026Link
06Past candidacies1 sourced position
Ran for Mayor of Emerson in 2022 (won).
Own statementBergen County Clerk · Nov 8, 2022Link
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