Council in Bergen, New Jersey

2026 Primary Election

• Douglas M. Arendacs — Incumbent Council President in Montvale, NJ

  Douglas M. Arendacs currently serves as the Council President for the Borough of Montvale in Bergen County, New Jersey. He is deeply involved in municipal governance, actively participating in key decisions such as the approval of Montvale's 2026 municipal budget. His current term as a Montvale municipal official is set to conclude at the end of 2027. Arendacs is seeking a Council position in the upcoming 2026 election, continuing his commitment to public service within his community.

• Theresa A. Cudequest — Incumbent Councilmember in Montvale, NJ

  Theresa A. Cudequest is an incumbent Montvale Councilmember, unanimously approved as Council President for 2026. A Republican, she was re-elected unopposed to an unexpired term on the Montvale Council in November 2022. As Council President, she serves as a liaison to the Board of Health, Montvale Seniors, the library, and Montvale Community TV. Cudequest prioritizes residents' interests, community services, public safety, and fiscal responsibility. She actively supports local initiatives, including assisting seniors with lock box forms and overseeing Board of Health activities. She consistently thanks volunteers and borough staff for their dedicated service to the community.