Council Member in Bergen, New Jersey

2026 Primary Election

• Dennis Graham — Incumbent Council President in Wallington, NJ

  Dennis Graham is the current Council President in Wallington, New Jersey, serving a term through December 2026. A Wallington resident for a decade, he is married with one son. Graham holds an M.A. in Philosophy and Education from Columbia University and a B.S. in International Affairs and a Certificate in Justice and Peace Studies from Georgetown University. Professionally, he serves as the Assistant Director of International Programs at Felician University and teaches English at Felician, Bergen Community College, and Hudson County Community College. His extensive civic involvement includes his fourth term as President of Wallington Recreation, where he introduced new programs such as soccer, aikido, and yoga. He is also a lector at Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Church and a former Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus. He is seeking re-election as a Republican for council in the 2026 primary.

• Sylwia Hejzner — Incumbent Council Member in Wallington, NJ

  Sylwia Hejzner is an incumbent Council Member for Wallington, New Jersey, currently serving a term that expires in December 2026. She is seeking re-election as a Republican candidate for the Wallington Council in the June 2026 primary election. Hejzner plays an active role in the borough's governance, serving as Vice Chairman of the Finance committee, contributing to the Fire/EMS committee, and chairing the Capital Projects committee. Her committee involvement reflects her engagement in key aspects of the local administration.

• James Vangelakos — Founder, The North Jersey Connect LLC in Wallington, NJ

  James Vangelakos is a candidate campaigning for a council position, indicating a strong connection to the Wallington community. He is the founder of The North Jersey Connect LLC, a business dedicated to networking and promotion. Vangelakos identifies as a law enforcement professional, emphasizing that his career is built on honesty and integrity. His educational background includes studies at Eastern Gateway.

• Walter Wargacki Jr.. — Treasurer, Automatic Fire Alarm Association of New Jersey in Wallington, NJ

  Walter Wargacki Jr. is a local political and community leader from Wallington, New Jersey. He actively participates in the Democratic party, serving as the Municipal Chair for Wallington. Beyond his local political engagement, Wargacki Jr. holds the role of Treasurer for the Automatic Fire Alarm Association of New Jersey. He has previous electoral experience, having run for Wallington Council as a Democratic candidate in the 2023 General Election. Wargacki Jr. is now preparing for a Council position in the upcoming 2026 primary election.

• Albert Zaccone — Architect in North Haledon, NJ

  Albert Zaccone is an acclaimed architect and a dedicated advocate for his profession, recognized with national and state awards for distinguished service, including the NCARB Presidents Medal. He has a long history of public service on planning boards in Ridgefield Park (Bergen County) and North Haledon (Passaic County), and served on the Bergen County Historic Advisory Board as Vice Chair, identifying and funding historic preservation projects. He also contributed to the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs Code Advisory Board Task Force, working to strengthen communication between regulatory agencies, legislative bodies, and the public.