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The West Paterson Democratic Club

The Democratic Club serves the residents of West Paterson by promoting and endorsing candidates for political office. Acting in both a political and social role, the Democratic Club meets monthly (with the exception of July and August). Each fall the club holds it’s annual Picnic Get-Together and holds other events throughout the year to honor and support local, county, state and national candidates. For a calendar of meetings and other events, click here.

President: Gary Holloway Vice-President: Brenda Freytes
 
Treasurer: Tina Gatti Secretary: Patrick Keating
Trustees:
Vince Olivo Fred DeNude Joseph Tudda


The West Paterson Democratic Organization

The West Paterson Democratic Organization is responsible for selecting, endorsing and working on behalf of candidates for Mayor and Borough Council. The organization is headed by a Chairperson and a Vice Chairperson that are selected by the County Committee and elected every third year on the Monday following the June Primary Election. County Committee people are selected every three years during the Primary Election. One male and one female are elected from each of the six voting districts in West Paterson.

Municipal Chairman: Michael Kazmark Vice-Chairwoman: Sherry VanDyk
County Committee 2004 – 2007:
Dist. 1 – Fire Co. #1
Joseph Spinelli
Tina Gatti
Dist. 2 – Beatrice Gilmore School
Fred DeNude
Sherry VanDyk
Dist. 3 – First Aid Squad
Joseph Pascrell
Terry Olivo
 
Dist. 4 – Charles Olbon School
Dominick Di Domenico
Helene Webb
Dist. 5 – Boys & Girls Club / Senior Center
Robert Vargas
Grace Del Guercio
Dist. 6 – Charles Olbon School
Bill Karp
Nicole Rogalski

West Paterson Mayor & Council

Mayor: Pat Lepore
Councilmembers:
Dom Di Domenico Tina Gatti Ruth Patterson
Keith Kazmark Rita Pascrell Joe Spinelli