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Bergen County Exec Eyes Fourth Term with $400K War Chest in 2025!

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the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Executive James Tedesco is gearing up for a 2026 reelection fight, announcing his bid for a fourth term on September 4, 2025, with a staggering $400,000 already raised. The Democratic heavyweight, who’s held the county’s top job since 2015, is touting his record while critics slam his spending as reckless. With Bergen County’s political landscape heating up, Tedesco’s campaign is a high-stakes battle for New Jersey’s most populous county. Here’s why this race matters and what’s at stake in 2026!

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Bergen County Approves New Budget Post-American Rescue Plan: Tax Increase and Budget Cuts Explained

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County has officially approved its first budget since the end of the American Rescue Plan (ARP) federal funds, and despite some last-minute budget cuts, the overall budget reflects an increase over the previous year.

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