Northvale Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Joseph E.
McGuire
Joseph E. McGuire, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Northvale in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Kenneth K. Cho.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Kenneth K. Cho
- 02Joseph E. McGuireYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Joseph E. McGuire was sworn in as mayor of Northvale in January 2023. Before that he served four years on the Northvale Council and seven years on the Board of Education.
- Campaign website
- www.northvale2026.com
Joseph E. McGuire, Hovannes Bakalian and Laura N. Fernandez share a campaign website paid for by the Northvale GOP. Northvale 2026 (McGuire, Bakalian and Fernandez campaign): Home
On the record: Joseph E. McGuire
10 sourced01Health insurance costs2 sourced positions
as recorded in the borough's meeting minutes
Said the borough is leaving the state health benefits plan because its rates became unsustainable; its new plan's increase is 13% versus 37% from the state.
Own statementBorough of Northvale · Mar 11, 2026Link
Names employee health insurance costs as the top challenge facing Northvale and says the borough withdrew from the state plan.
The cost of health insurance for employees has quickly become the number one driver of higher taxes in NJ.”
Own statementVOTE411 (League of Women Voters)Link
02Local zoning1 sourced position
Lists keeping local control of the Planning and Zoning Board as a top challenge, saying the state continues to encroach on local authority.
Maintaining the sovereignty of the local Planning & Zoning Board.”
Own statementVOTE411 (League of Women Voters)Link
03State mandates1 sourced position
Names unfunded state mandates, especially from the DEP, as a top challenge, citing costly engineering work such as mapping of waterways.
Own statementVOTE411 (League of Women Voters)Link
04Budget and taxes2 sourced positions
Says the borough saved over $100,000 a year by working with new engineers and attorneys and $2,000 a month by auditing utility and telecom connections.
We saved over $100,000 per year by working with new engineers and attorneys.”
Own statementVOTE411 (League of Women Voters)Link
Northvale 2026 campaign site for Joseph E. McGuire, Hovannes Bakalian and Laura N. Fernandez
Joint campaign site says the team cut professional service expenses by $100,000 to $150,000 a year and utility costs by about $2,000 a month.
Own statementNorthvale 2026 (McGuire, Bakalian and Fernandez campaign): HomeLink
05Roads and drainage1 sourced position
Says the borough works with the state DEP on flooding rules and has targeted projects in flood-prone areas to improve drainage.
We have also targeted specific projects in areas prone to flooding to help ensure proper drainage for residents.”
Own statementVOTE411 (League of Women Voters)Link
06Development1 sourced position
Northvale 2026 campaign site for Joseph E. McGuire, Hovannes Bakalian and Laura N. Fernandez
Joint campaign site pledges to fight for smart, responsible growth that keeps the town's character intact.
We will fight for smart, responsible growth that keeps the character of this town intact.”
Own statementNorthvale 2026 (McGuire, Bakalian and Fernandez campaign): AboutLink
07Ballot listing1 sourced position
Listed in the Republican column of the Bergen County Clerk's official 2026 sample ballot for Northvale mayor.
Own statementBergen County Clerk · Nov 3, 2026Link
08Past candidacies1 sourced position
Ran for Northvale Mayor in 2022 (won).
Own statementBergen County Clerk · Nov 8, 2022Link
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