Norwood Borough Council · Nov 3, 2026
Thomas
Brizzolara
Councilmember; won election in November 2024Bergen County Clerk · Nov 5, 2024
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Background
- About
- Thomas Brizzolara is a Norwood Borough Council member who chairs the Finance and Public Utilities committees. The mayor noted in January 2026 that he had begun his 9th term.
On the record: Thomas Brizzolara
8 sourced01Affordable housing2 sourced positions
as recorded in the borough's meeting minutes; not a direct quote
At the May 13, 2026 meeting, the minutes record him asking to bring in the United Way of Bergen County to discuss other ways to build the 160 affordable units without developers building another 900.
Own statementBorough of Norwood · May 13, 2026Link
Voted yes to adopt Ordinances 2026:01 through 2026:03 on the affordable housing overlay zone and affordable housing rules (each passed 5-0, March 2026).
Council voteBorough of Norwood · Mar 11, 2026Link
02Budget and taxes4 sourced positions
Voted yes on Resolution 2026:105 adopting the 2026 municipal budget (passed 5-1, May 2026).
Council voteBorough of Norwood · May 13, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes to adopt Ordinance 2026:06 to exceed the municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank (passed 5-1, May 2026).
Council voteBorough of Norwood · May 13, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on Resolution 2026:95 introducing the 2026 municipal budget (passed 6-0, April 2026).
Council voteBorough of Norwood · Apr 15, 2026LinkHow the council voted
as recorded in the borough's meeting minutes; not a direct quote
Voting no on a DPW Assistant Director promotion in February 2026, he said he was very concerned about a potential tax increase, per the minutes.
Own statementBorough of Norwood · Feb 25, 2026Link
03Public works staffing1 sourced position
Was the only council member not voting yes on advertising a DPW Assistant Director position at $115,000 to $135,000, saying it undermines current leadership, per the minutes (February 2026).
Council voteBorough of Norwood · Feb 11, 2026Link
04Compost facility1 sourced position
Seconded and voted yes on a motion to install cameras at the compost facility; the council split 3-3 and Mayor Barsa voted no (January 2026).
Council voteBorough of Norwood · Jan 21, 2026Link
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Thomas Brizzolara: their words and their votes on the same issue
Affordable housing
In their words
At the May 13, 2026 meeting, the minutes record him asking to bring in the United Way of Bergen County to discuss other ways to build the 160 affordable units without developers building another 900.
May 13, 2026 ·as recorded in the borough's meeting minutes; not a direct quote ·Borough of Norwood · May 13, 2026
On the record
Voted yes to adopt Ordinances 2026:01 through 2026:03 on the affordable housing overlay zone and affordable housing rules (each passed 5-0, March 2026).
Mar 11, 2026 ·Borough of Norwood · Mar 11, 2026
Budget and taxes
In their words
Voting no on a DPW Assistant Director promotion in February 2026, he said he was very concerned about a potential tax increase, per the minutes.
Feb 25, 2026 ·as recorded in the borough's meeting minutes; not a direct quote ·Borough of Norwood · Feb 25, 2026
On the record
Voted yes on Resolution 2026:95 introducing the 2026 municipal budget (passed 6-0, April 2026).
Apr 15, 2026 ·Borough of Norwood · Apr 15, 2026
Voted yes on Resolution 2026:105 adopting the 2026 municipal budget (passed 5-1, May 2026).
May 13, 2026 ·Borough of Norwood · May 13, 2026
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