John N. Balwierczak

John N. Balwierczak is a candidate for Mayor Primary Election in 2026 in Bergen, New Jersey.

Personal investor in North Arlington, NJ

Also running: Daniel H. Pronti.

John N. Balwierczak, a lifelong resident and North Arlington High School graduate, is running for Mayor as a Democrat. A former Republican, he aims to end what he calls "one-party rule" and hold incumbent Mayor Dan Pronti accountable for issues like urbanization, gentrification, density, and random property reassessments. Balwierczak pledges to stop overdevelopment, roll back frequent reassessments, and eliminate metered parking to revitalize the business district. He advocates for responsible two-party government, believing North Arlington needs "real change" to restore its small, safe, suburban, and affordable character. He previously ran for borough council and now does personal investing.