Council in Bergen, New Jersey

2026 Primary Election

• Patricia Drimones — Incumbent Council Member and Supervisor of Special Services in Englewood Cliffs, NJ

  Patricia Drimones is an incumbent Governing Body Member for Englewood Cliffs, with a term extending through 2026, and also serves as the Municipal Chair for the borough, affiliating with the Democratic party. She brings over 25 years of experience in public education, currently working as the Supervisor of Special Services and a School Social Worker for Ridgefield Public Schools. Holding a Master's Degree in Social Work and multiple certifications, her career reflects a deep commitment to supporting inclusive education and student well-being. Her public service includes approving municipal budgets and endorsing Democratic leadership in Bergen County.

• Melanie Simon — Incumbent Borough Council Member in Englewood Cliffs, NJ

  Melanie Simon is a politician in New Jersey, affiliated with the Democratic Party. She successfully ran for election to the Englewood Cliffs Borough Council in 2022, securing a seat after winning the Democratic primary on June 7, 2022. She received 983 votes in the general election, demonstrating local support for her candidacy.

• Rivka Biegacz — Incumbent Councilwoman in Englewood Cliffs, NJ

  Rivka Biegacz serves as an incumbent Councilwoman for Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, demonstrating active involvement in the borough's governance. She chairs the Agenda and Public Safety committees and contributes as a member of the Community Events, Finance, Legal, Master Plan, and Recycling committees. Additionally, she acts as a liaison for the Chamber of Commerce and the Planning Board. Her tenure has included participation in key council meetings, budget introductions, and representation in legal proceedings related to her official capacity, including a past appeal involving allegations of breaching the Local Government Ethics Law.

• Zhi Liang — Incumbent Council Member in Englewood Cliffs, NJ

  Philip Zhi Liang is an incumbent Council Member for Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, affiliated with the Republican Party. His current term is set to conclude in 2026. As an active member of the Borough Council, he holds key leadership roles, chairing the Clean Communities, Finance, and Lighting committees. He also serves as a member on numerous other committees, including Agenda, Beautification, Economic Development, Public Safety, Sanitation, Technology, and Transportation, and acts as a liaison to the Board of Health. His work reflects a commitment to the community's fiscal health, public safety, and environmental well-being. He was successfully elected in 2023, securing a three-year term.