North Arlington Mayor · Nov 3, 2026

John N.
Balwierczak

John N. Balwierczak is running for mayor of North Arlington in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Daniel H. Pronti.

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Nov 3Election Day

The race · Mayor

About: John N. Balwierczak is a lifelong North Arlington resident running for mayor. He graduated from North Arlington High School in 2007, worked in retail at a local Foodtown and ran a landscaping business.
On the ballot as: Democratic
Endorsed by: Endorsed by the Bergen County Central Trades & Labor Council and former North Arlington Mayors Ed Martone and Peter Massa. InsiderNJ

7 sourced

01Rolling reassessment1 sourced position

In a campaign press release, says he would end random property reassessments and return to revaluations every 7 to 10 years.
Own statementInsiderNJ Link

02Ridge Road apartments1 sourced position

In a campaign press release, calls for ending apartment construction along Ridge Road and reinvesting in the Ridge Road business district.
The unbridled construction on Ridge Road like OPUS has little support within the community.”
Own statementInsiderNJ Link

03Data centers1 sourced position

In a campaign press release, says he would seek a moratorium on data center development.
Own statementInsiderNJ Link

04Senior and veterans housing1 sourced position

In a campaign press release, says the current senior and veterans proposal lacks specifics such as cost and placement in a flood zone.
Own statementInsiderNJ Link

05Mayor's salary1 sourced position

In a campaign press release, proposes cutting the mayor's salary in half and directing the remainder to a scholarship for graduating North Arlington seniors.
Own statementInsiderNJ Link

06Past candidacy2 sourced positions

Ran for North Arlington Borough Council in 2025 (lost).
Own statementBergen County Clerk · Nov 25, 2025 Link
Ran for North Arlington Borough Council in 2024 (lost).
Own statementBergen County Clerk · Nov 20, 2024 Link

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