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January 2, 2026
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Derek Sands
COUNTY EXECUTIVE TEDESCO ATTENDS REORGANIZATION CEREMONIES IN BERGENFIELD AND BOGOTA
Swears-in Bergenfield Council Member Buddy Deauna, Congratulates Council Members in Bergenfield and Bogota
Above: Bergenfield Councilman Buddy Deauna and Councilwoman Ora Kornbluth being presented certificates of commendation from County Executive Tedesco
Above: County Executive Tedesco, State Senator Gordon Johnson, and Assemblywoman Shama Haider photographed with the Bogota Mayor & Council
HACKENSACK, NJ — Bergen County Executive James J. Tedesco III joined local officials and residents at reorganization ceremonies in the Borough of Bergenfield and the Borough of Bogota on New Year’s Day, Thursday, January 1, 2026.
In Bergenfield, County Executive Tedesco administered the oath of office to Council Member Buddy Deauna following his re-election, and congratulated Council Member Ora Kornbluth on her re-election and swearing-in to the Borough of Bergenfield Council. In Bogota, Tedesco congratulated Council Members Patrick McHale and John Mitchell on their swearings-in to the Borough of Bogota Council.
At both ceremonies, County Executive Tedesco presented Certificates of Commendation to each councilmember in recognition of their service and dedication to their communities. Tedesco also expressed appreciation for their leadership and emphasized the importance of strong partnerships between Bergen County and its municipalities as they continue working together to serve residents in the year ahead.
“These reorganization ceremonies are an opportunity to recognize the dedication and accomplishments of our Bergen County public servants,” said County Executive Tedesco. “I look forward to working with our councilmembers in Bergenfield and Bogota, as well as with officials being sworn in across the County this New Year, to continue delivering real results for our nearly one million residents.”
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