Ridgefield Borough Council · Nov 3, 2026
James V.
Kontolios
James V. Kontolios is running for Ridgefield Borough Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 4 candidates are running for 2 seats.
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The race · Borough Council
- 01Sarah H. KimIncumbent
- 02James V. KontoliosYou’re reading
- 03Frank Pellino
- 04Gino S. RamundoIncumbent
Background
- About
- Ridgefield engineer and business owner who served on the Borough Council from 2017 through 2025. In 2024, James was selected by colleagues to be Council President.
- Campaign website
- kontolios.com
James V. Kontolios and Frank Pellino are listed as Democrats, and Gino S. Ramundo and Sarah H. Kim as Republicans, on the VOTE411 voter guide for this race. VOTE411
On the record: James V. Kontolios
6 sourced01Housing and development5 sourced positions
Voted yes on Ordinance 2524, creating the Maple Avenue / Grand Avenue Affordable Housing Zone (final reading; five yes votes, one member absent, Dec. 2025).
Council voteBorough of Ridgefield · Dec 8, 2025LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on Ordinance 2525, amending the redevelopment plan for 604 Broad Avenue (final reading; five yes votes, one member absent, Dec. 2025).
Council voteBorough of Ridgefield · Dec 8, 2025LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on Resolution 257-2025, approving a settlement agreement between the Borough and V&R Investors, LLC (five yes votes, one member absent, Dec. 2025).
Council voteBorough of Ridgefield · Dec 8, 2025Link
Says he will always oppose duplexes and high rises that burden public services.
I will always oppose duplexes and high rises that put a burden on our public services and undermine our community.”
Own statementKontolios for Council · Oct 4, 2026Link
Opposed the proposed 60-unit apartment building behind Carpenter Place, according to his campaign site.
Own statementKontolios for CouncilLink
02Municipal budget1 sourced position
Describes his approach to affordability as controlling spending, pursuing outside funding and protecting essential services.
My approach is simple. Control spending, pursue outside funding, protect essential services, and make decisions with taxpayers in mind.”
Own statementKontolios for Council · Oct 4, 2026Link
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James V. Kontolios: their words and their votes on the same issue
New multifamily housing
In their words
Says he will always oppose duplexes and high rises that burden public services.
Oct 4, 2026 ·Kontolios for Council · Oct 4, 2026
On the record
Voted yes on Ordinance 2524, creating the Maple Avenue / Grand Avenue Affordable Housing Zone (final reading; five yes votes, one member absent, Dec. 2025).
Dec 8, 2025 ·Borough of Ridgefield · Dec 8, 2025
Voted yes on Ordinance 2525, amending the redevelopment plan for 604 Broad Avenue (final reading; five yes votes, one member absent, Dec. 2025).
Dec 8, 2025 ·Borough of Ridgefield · Dec 8, 2025
Housing and development
In their words
Opposed the proposed 60-unit apartment building behind Carpenter Place, according to his campaign site.
On the record
Voted yes on Resolution 257-2025, approving a settlement agreement between the Borough and V&R Investors, LLC (five yes votes, one member absent, Dec. 2025).
Dec 8, 2025 ·Borough of Ridgefield · Dec 8, 2025
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