Palisades Park Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Chong "Paul"
Kim
Chong "Paul" Kim, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Palisades Park in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Stephanie S. Jang.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Stephanie S. Jang
- 02Chong "Paul" KimYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Palisades Park's sitting mayor, seeking re-election after winning the June 2026 Democratic primary.
- On the ballot as
- Democrat
Suk “John” Min received 560 votes in the 2026 Palisades Park Democratic mayoral primary; Chong Paul Kim received 770. NJ.com · Jun 1, 2026
On the record: Chong "Paul" Kim
2 sourced01Housing and redevelopment1 sourced position
as recorded in the meeting minutes; not a direct quote
Said the Mayor and Council were concerned about development and added students, and that builder's remedy settlements would pay tax with no abatements (Apr. 2026).
Own statementBorough of Palisades Park · Apr 28, 2026Link
02Parking1 sourced position
as recorded in the meeting minutes; not a direct quote
Said claims that the Borough is intentionally charging for parking after 6:00 PM are false, as some people pay voluntarily (May 2026).
Own statementBorough of Palisades Park · May 26, 2026Link
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