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Ridgewood NJ, nominating packets are available for Ridgewood residents who are registered voters and wish to run for and serve on the Ridgewood Village Council. They may be picked up at the Village Clerk’s Office in Village Hall, 131 North Maple Avenue, during the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except legal holidays. The deadline for filing completed nominating petitions is September 6, 2022 at 4:00 p.m.
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This year, there are two positions, with four-year terms, to serve on the non-partisan Village Council which will be voted on at the November 8, 2022 Municipal Election, during the General Election. The newly elected Councilmembers will be sworn in and take office in January 2023.
Any questions concerning the Municipal Election should be directed to the Village Clerk’s Office at 201-670-5500 ext. 2205 or by email to: eyoung@ridgewoodnj.net or hmailander@ridgewoodnj.net.
So far we have:
Second-term Mayor Susan Knudsen, a longtime Ridgewood resident, was first elected to Village Council in 2014 after serving as vice-chairman of the Ridgewood Zoning Board of Adjustment. Susan is a member of the Ridgewood Planning Board, Village Master Plan Committee, and the Ridgewood Library Board of Trustees. She serves as council representative to Historic Preservation Commission, Ridgewood Community ACCESS Network, Ridgewood July 4th Celebration Committee, Ridgewood Board of Education, Bergen County League of Municipalities, and is a member of the Northwest Bergen Mayors’ Association
Lifelong Village resident Jim Van Goor was Chief of the Ridgewood Fire Department for 11 years of his 25-year career. During his outstanding service Jim was responsible for all department operations including ensuring public safety. He is familiar with all aspects of Village operations and governance and currently serves on the Ridgewood Planning Board.
Hello, Ridgewood!This November, Ridgewood voters will elect two Village Council members to four-year terms. To secure placement on the ballot, nominees must become certified as candidates by filing hundreds of nominating petitions with the Village Clerk. Please help by printing, completing and returning the attached petitions for Susan Knudsen and Jim Van Goor today.– Only Ridgewood residents who are registered voters may sign the petitions.– Each registered voter in your household should complete a separate petition for each nominee.– Print and sign your name precisely as it appears in the official voter registration listings—including middle initials, if any. If you are unsure, confirm your registration at: https://voter.svrs.nj.gov/registration-check/. – All petitions must be signed in ink. Electronic copies will be rejected.Please help by forwarding this letter to Ridgewood family, friends and neighbors.How to deliver your signed petitionsPetitions for both nominees can be delivered together.Mail or deliver to:Susan Knudsen,120 Circle Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450orJim Van Goor, 530 Smith Place, Ridgewood, NJ 07450If you prefer, we will pick up petitions at your home. Text 2013940666 or email VoteRidgewood@gmail.com/. Thank you for your kind consideration and support._____________________Second-term Mayor Susan Knudsen, a longtime Ridgewood resident, was first elected to Village Council in 2014 after serving as vice-chairman of the Ridgewood Zoning Board of Adjustment. Susan is a member of the Ridgewood Planning Board, Village Master Plan Committee, and the Ridgewood Library Board of Trustees. She serves as council representative to Historic Preservation Commission, Ridgewood Community ACCESS Network, Ridgewood July 4th Celebration Committee, Ridgewood Board of Education, Bergen County League of Municipalities, and is a member of the Northwest Bergen Mayors’ Association.Lifelong Village resident Jim Van Goor was Chief of the Ridgewood Fire Department for 11 years of his 25-year career. During his outstanding service Jim was responsible for all department operations including ensuring public safety. He is familiar with all aspects of Village operations and governance and currently serves on the Ridgewood Planning Board.________________________Please consider making a campaign donationOnline:Knudsen for Village Council https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id= 86F3G8BMJQV4L/. By check:Knudsen for Village CouncilorVan Goor for Village Council
And the race is on!
Didn’t he live in Midland Park and Ramsey while he was working for the fire department? Hmm.
There is no law that people have to Live in Ridgewood if they work there.
nominating packets are available for Ridgewood residents who are registered voters and wish to run for and serve on the Ridgewood Village Council
Village Council members serve part-time, and most have full-time jobs. They appoint a Village Manager to oversee the day to day operations of the Village, to handle personnel, citizen inquiries and complaints, and to handle the administrative duties of the Village.
Except when the Manager is only empowered to do the Mayor’s bidding.
Who’s going to be running in the Vagianos camp?
Ready for a change
It seems like every candidate for Council over the past decade has come in with a personal agenda. What does Mr Van Goor want to accomplish?
It’s time to dump this mayor. She only looks out for herself, her family, and her close friends.
His campaign is already tainted by stating he’s running with Susan. Why on earth would he do that!
We are more than ready to replace our current Council members with fresh blood. The incumbents have wasted so much money on their personal favored projects, such as the Schedler house. Please, we need at least one more candidate to run to assure a fair election and possible new members on the Council.
Isn’t Van Goor collecting a nice fat pension from the Village?
No. It’s paid by the state. Both the employee and the employer contribute to it. Part of the state lottery dolllars also go into the pension system.
The Mayor picked another yes person so she can remain Mayor
Jim’s public speaking experience will help him enormously – just go watch his old budget presentations. Retirement on a six figure pension wasn’t enough, he wants to continue to drain the Village coffers
Yes, let’s re-elect the Mayor who gets rid of accessible virtual meetings, known for disregarding the voice of the village, rolling her eyes and acting immature during council meetings, who has gotten rid of outdoor dining and who has been a party to increased taxes each year.
Better idea, let’s elect her friend the Ex-Fire Chief who inflated the FD budget year after year when most towns have much smaller budget and volunteers for this and who hired her two sons in the FD. Bagelicious eventually recovered from him, I’m sure we will too.
They are the perfect choice to help Ridgewood control their expenses, reignite the CBD, and keep taxes flat during years of inflation. Perfect idea!
Need to vote her out. Out of touch.
Will see , we need all new council and mayor. And more after that.
And now the former fire chief with his fat pension that we’re paying for wants to continue to screw the town just like he did with his department budget? He’s not fooling anyone. This is Bombase redux.
DONT BE FOOLED PEOPLE
Queen Susan has got to go. (rolling my eyes)
I am so done with Susan Knudsen. I voted for her twice. Not again. Unless Siobhan is running and then i guess I would have to vote for Susan.
Oh good Lord. Susan. Give it up.
This town is so dirty, it’s ridiculous, one scam after the next. Time for all new blood especially the mayor, counsel, manager, police chief, a few directors, and even a few supervisors, ridiculous what a bunch of puppets
Unbelievable…she needs to go and anyone collecting a pension from the Village should not be running.
The fact that this guy hired both her kids should be disqualifying.
She has no shame.
Oh but it’s ok for vaggioanos to Run and win? When he has financial ties To about 10@ politically corrupted and connected things that make him totally unethical? You people.
Yep, no requirement to live in town if you work in town. But aren’t you supposed to be honest on your campaign information? He’s not a lifelong resident. Liar liar pants on fire
Fits in perfectly with Susan.
You MUST live in Ridgewood. No exceptions. Sorry Jeff.
Anyone saying bad things about Jim Van Goor does not know the man. Reach out to him, have a chat with him, and don’t be a keyboard warrior bashing him. Give him a fair shake. He deserves it. Every new candidate does.
I myself have known Jim for about half my life. He is a kind and compassionate individual. Either side, which unfortunately Ridgewood politics has become, should have a real easy time working with him.
If you’re so supportive, why wouldn’t you want your name associated with your comment?
The man can barely hold a conversation in public. He’s not cut out for the position. End of story.
Van Goor, seriously? This is the best candidate we can get.? Oh boy are we in serious trouble!