Council in Bergen, New Jersey

2026 Primary Election

• Eric Bittman — Candidate for Council in Woodcliff Lake, NJ

  Eric Bittman is a Democratic candidate for Council in Woodcliff Lake, Bergen County, New Jersey. He is participating in the 2026 Primary election, where he is currently running unopposed on the Democratic slate, alongside running mate Aleisia Gibson Wright. Bittman is associated with the Democratic Committee of Bergen County, highlighting his engagement within the local political landscape.

• Aleisia Gibson Wright — Public Relations and Health Communications Professional in Woodcliff Lake, NJ

  Aleisia Gibson Wright is a recognized professional in public relations and health communications. She has been honored as a PRWeek Health Influencer 30 and has served on prestigious juries for the Cannes Lions Pharma and Health & Wellness awards, in addition to chairing the New York Festivals Award. Politically, she is seeking election to the Democratic Committee of Bergen County, representing the Borough of Woodcliff Lake, in the 2026 Primary Election. Her candidacy is for a local party committee role.

• Julie B. Brodsky — Incumbent Council Member in Woodcliff Lake, NJ

  Julie B. Brodsky is an incumbent Republican Councilwoman for Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey. She was sworn in as Councilwoman at the January 4, 2024 Reorganization Meeting and continues to serve on the Woodcliff Lake Mayor and Council, participating in meetings as recently as January 5, 2026. Brodsky has been involved in key committees, including Legal (Personnel & Ordinances). As an incumbent, she is running unopposed in the Republican primary for one of two open council seats, reflecting strong support within her party for her continued service to the community.

• Joshua S. Stern — Incumbent Council President in Woodcliff Lake, NJ

  Joshua S. Stern serves as the Council President for Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey, a position he currently holds with his term concluding at the end of 2026. A Republican, he is known for his extensive involvement in municipal affairs, overseeing key areas such as Finance and Audits, Public Works, the Fire Department, Parks and Recreation, and Legal matters. His responsibilities also include managing schools (K-8), affordable housing, capital projects, and traffic safety, demonstrating a broad engagement in the community's operational and developmental needs. Stern previously ran for Woodcliff Lake City Council in 2022, and as an incumbent, has run unopposed in past primary elections for council seats.