Emerson Borough Council · Nov 3, 2026
Julia
Guttilla
Julia Guttilla is running for Emerson Borough Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 4 candidates are running for 2 seats.
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The race · Borough Council
- 01Julia GuttillaYou’re reading
- 02Venessa Manzano
- 03Ashley RiceIncumbent
- 04Michael TimmermanIncumbent
Background
- About
- Julia Guttilla is a public school teacher of 22 years who has served as president of her union. She is president of WE DO of Bergen County, which supports Democratic women running for office.
- How the press groups them
- Pascack Press reports Joseph Solimando III heads a Democratic ticket with council candidates Julia Guttilla and Venessa Manzano. 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: Julia Guttilla
6 sourced01Block 419 redevelopment1 sourced position
Told VOTE411 the borough should move past lawsuits slowing development projects and fill empty spaces to raise town revenue.
We need to get away from the lawsuits that are slowing down development projects and find real solutions to get businesses and residents in empty spaces so that we can increase the town revenue.”
Own statementVOTE411 (League of Women Voters)Link
02Property taxes1 sourced position
Told VOTE411 she hopes to see property tax increases level off while keeping public services consistent.
I hope to be able to see a plateau in property tax increases for homeowners while still providing consistent public services for all residents.”
Own statementVOTE411 (League of Women Voters)Link
03Flooding1 sourced position
Told VOTE411 that flooding and drainage problems are increasing and that she would seek state and federal grants for infrastructure improvements.
Own statementVOTE411 (League of Women Voters)Link
04Development1 sourced position
The Team Solimando platform lists stopping reckless overdevelopment as its first priority.
Protect Emerson’s character by pursuing thoughtful planning that puts residents and the long-term needs of our community first.”
Own statementTeam SolimandoLink
05Spending1 sourced position
The Team Solimando platform lists stopping wasteful spending and identifying practical efficiencies as a priority.
Own statementTeam SolimandoLink
06Past candidacies1 sourced position
Ran for Emerson Borough Council in 2023 (lost).
Own statementBergen County Clerk · Nov 7, 2023Link
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