HURLEY, MARFINO & YAMAPGLIA SURGING IN RACE FOR THREE COUNCIL SEATS IN NORTH ARLINGTON

A FORUM HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED FOR A DEMOCRATIC DEBATE CHALLENGE; NORTH ARLINGTON’S TEAM IS COMMITTED TO “PROTECTING OUR VALUES WITH A FRESH PRESPECTIVE.”

NORTH ARLINGTON – Democratic Candidates Thomas Hurley, Frank Marfino and Councilman Mark Yampaglia will debate their opponents on Tuesday, October 29^th at the VFW Hall located at 222 River Road beginning at 6:30 PM.

After weeks of debating about debates, the GOP ticket spokesperson agreed to meet the Democrats in a public forum that was organized by the candidates to discuss and answers questions that deeply impact the borough.

The Republicans currently hold a 4-2 majority on the Borough Council and 3 seats are up for grabs come November 5^th as the unexpired term of Mayor Dan Pronti will be filled. Should Democrats sweep all three seats; the council will be evenly divided 3-3 with Pronti the Republican casting a tie-breaking vote. If Republicans win, they would enjoy a 7-0 majority and a two-party government in the community would cease to exist.

“The optics are very favorable. We have a strong lead-in at the top of the ticket with Assembly members Gary Schaer and Clinton Calabrese along with three standout Democratic incumbents for Bergen County Freeholder.  Councilman Yampaglia has been elected four times and we have two excellent candidates in Hurley and Marfino, both endorsed by the New Jersey AFL-CIO. This is a team that will protect taxpayers and put North Arlington first,” noted by Borough Democratic Chairman Antonicello.

“Getting things done for the community matters. Tom, Frank and Mark bring fresh ideas and common sense to local government. They are all capable, qualified and continue to serve on day one.”

Endorsed by Bergen County Freeholder Steve Tanelli, himself a former North Arlington councilman, council president and acting mayor; the three-term Democrat called the ticket “the articulate voices in this campaign to protect homeowners from overdevelopment, excessive municipal spending and politics as usual.”

“As a homeowner and resident, I want people on the council who are advocates for homeowners and tenants alike.” said the Third Street resident.

Hurley a long time resident, homeowner, husband and father of three children with his wife Rachele.  Hurley has been a Union Carpenter for over 17 years, and currently represents 4000 members of Local 253 as their Council Representative and Recording Secretary.  He was a coach for the Junior Vikings for several years, and currently serves as Vice-Chair of the Borough’s Zoning Board of Adjustment.

Frank Marfino is a popular-energetic life-long resident and is a homeowner with his wife Stacie and their beautiful daughter Emilie.  He has been employed at PSE&G for many years and supports their various charitable missions.  Marfino has a passion for Soccer as he coached Soccer teams in town and was also was captain for the Varsity team many years ago at NAHS.

Also, a life-long resident and graduate of NAHS, Councilman Mark Yampaglia elected 4 times to the North Arlington Borough Council. His record stands alone as he voted for zero tax increases through 4 different mayors including Republican and Democrat.  He is a Parishioner of Queen of Peace with his wife Shirley, Yampaglia is an attorney, a former public defender and was a member of the Varsity Viking Baseball team many years.

“We have the right priorities to bring North Arlington together.  We promote government transparency with bipartisan leadership to serve the entire community.  Our Democratic ticket offers a fresh perspective to meet the challenges facing North Arlington today. We look forward to this long overdue public forum to discuss the issues facing OUR community with our opponents come October 29, 2019,” stated Hurley, Marfino and Yampaglia.

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