Oradell Borough Council · Nov 3, 2026
James "Ted"
Gullo
James "Ted" Gullo, the incumbent, is running for Oradell Borough Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 4 candidates are running for 2 seats.
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The race · Borough Council
- 01Susan M. Croce
- 02James "Ted" GulloYou’re reading
- 03Jonathan KernIncumbent
- 04Jeffrey R. Stewart
Background
- About
- James "Ted" Gullo is an Oradell Borough Council member and the borough's Police Commissioner. The borough website lists him as Ted Gullo, on the Public Safety, DPW and Tech & Communications committees.
- How the press groups them
- The Oradell Republican Club asks voters to re-elect Ted Gullo and Jon Kern. Oradell Republican Club · Oct 1, 2026
- Campaign website
- www.oradellgop.com/candidates2023
The sample ballot lists Jonathan Kern and James "Ted" Gullo in the Republican column and Jeffrey R. Stewart and Susan M. Croce in the Democratic column. Bergen County Clerk · Nov 3, 2026
James "Ted" Gullo was absent from the February 19, 2026 special meeting at which the affordable housing ordinances were introduced. Borough of Oradell · Feb 19, 2026
On the record: James "Ted" Gullo
12 sourced01Affordable housing2 sourced positions
Voted yes to adopt Ordinances 26-1 through 26-6 which include an affordable housing and development fee, two inclusionary zones and a revised affordable set-aside (each adopted 4-0, March 2026).
Council voteBorough of Oradell · Mar 10, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on Resolution 25-158 endorsing the Housing Element and Fair Share Plan adopted by the Planning Board (passed 3-0 with two abstentions, June 2025).
Council voteBorough of Oradell · Jun 24, 2025LinkHow the council voted
02Budget and taxes3 sourced positions
Voted yes on Resolution 25-134 adopting the 2025 municipal budget of $21,219,900 (passed 6-0, May 2025).
Council voteBorough of Oradell · May 27, 2025LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on Resolution 26-92 introducing the 2026 municipal budget of $21,278,841 (passed 5-0, April 2026).
Council voteBorough of Oradell · Apr 14, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on Ordinance 26-7 to exceed the municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank (adopted 6-0, April 2026).
Council voteBorough of Oradell · Apr 28, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03Parks and recreation1 sourced position
At the March 24, 2026 meeting, the minutes record him explaining the need to establish a dedicated trust fund for Recreation.
Own statementBorough of Oradell · Mar 24, 2026Link
04Technology2 sourced positions
At the October 28, 2025 meeting, the minutes record him recommending that an IT expert conduct an independent audit of all borough IT services and inventory.
Own statementBorough of Oradell · Oct 28, 2025Link
Voted yes to table a document-imaging contract and a Building Department file-digitization contract until an IT consultant could be retained (passed 5-1, November 2025).
Council voteBorough of Oradell · Nov 12, 2025LinkHow the council voted
05Public safety1 sourced position
His campaign page says he prioritizes pedestrian safety, traffic enforcement and emergency readiness as Police Commissioner and Public Safety Committee chair.
As Police Commissioner and chair of the Public Safety Committee, Ted prioritizes pedestrian safety, traffic enforcement, and emergency readiness.”
Own statementOradell Republican Club · Oct 1, 2026Link
06State legislation1 sourced position
Voted yes on Resolution 26-112 opposing state bill S-1836 (passed 6-0, May 2026).
Council voteBorough of Oradell · May 12, 2026LinkHow the council voted
07Past elections1 sourced position
Ran for Oradell Borough Council in 2023 (won).
Own statementBergen County Clerk · Nov 7, 2023Link
08VOTE411 questionnaire1 sourced position
Had not responded to the League of Women Voters VOTE411 candidate questionnaire as of October 20, 2026.
Own statementVOTE411 (League of Women Voters)Link
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James "Ted" Gullo: their words and their votes on the same issue
Technology
In their words
At the October 28, 2025 meeting, the minutes record him recommending that an IT expert conduct an independent audit of all borough IT services and inventory.
Oct 28, 2025 ·Borough of Oradell · Oct 28, 2025
On the record
Voted yes to table a document-imaging contract and a Building Department file-digitization contract until an IT consultant could be retained (passed 5-1, November 2025).
Nov 12, 2025 ·Borough of Oradell · Nov 12, 2025
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