Council in Bergen, New Jersey

2026 Primary Election

• Stephen Burke — Incumbent Councilman in Fairview, NJ

  Stephen Burke serves as an Executive County School Business Official for the New Jersey Department of Education in Bergen County. He brings extensive experience in finance and client service from his prior roles as a Senior Manager at TD Ameritrade, Client Service Manager at ACS and MetLife, and Vice President at Bankers Trust. An alumnus of Saint Peter's University, Burke is also an incumbent Councilman for the Borough of Fairview, with his current term ending in 2026. He is actively engaged in local governance, contributing to various standing committees, including Alcoholic Beverage Control, Finance, Fire & Water, and Public Works.

• John Bussanich — Incumbent Councilman in Fairview, NJ

  John Bussanich currently serves as a Councilman for the Borough of Fairview, having been appointed on November 30, 2025, to complete an unexpired term that concludes on December 31, 2026. A dedicated member of the Democratic party, he also holds the position of 5th district county committee member. Before joining the Council, he served on the Planning Board, resigning to assume his current role. He is a parishioner of Our Lady of Grace Church. As a council member, Bussanich is actively involved in several standing committees for 2026, including Police, Elections, Fire & Water, Public Works, Personnel, Rent Leveling, OEM, and Municipal Alliance, demonstrating a broad engagement in community affairs.