Council in Bergen, New Jersey

2026 Primary Election

• Arthur J. Mclaughlin — Incumbent Council Member in Cresskill, NJ

  Arthur J. McLaughlin serves as a Council Member in Cresskill, New Jersey, having taken the Oath of Office in January 2024 for a term ending December 31, 2026. He acts as a liaison to various borough offices and community groups, including the Bergen County Museum, Emergency Management, Environmental Commission, and Senior Citizens. He contributes to numerous committees such as Building, Fire/EMS, House and Grounds, Police & License, Public Relations, Public Utilities, and Public Works. In 2026, he was also appointed Fund Commissioner for the Municipal Joint Insurance Fund.

• Hector Olmo — Incumbent Council Member in Cresskill, NJ

  Hector Olmo is a current Council Member for Cresskill Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, with his term expiring in 2026. He also serves as the Borough Administrator for Paramus, a position held since March 2022. Previously, Olmo was Borough Administrator for Wallington and an FAIU Investigator with the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office. He retired as a Traffic Officer from the Tenafly Police Department after a long career. Olmo is active in community service, holding the role of Vice Commander for the Bergen County American Legion. He serves on Cresskill's Finance, Public Works, and Sanitation committees, and acts as a liaison to the Community Center, Municipal Pool Commission, and Recreation Committee. He speaks Spanish.