Mayor & Council

Governing Body Core Duties

Mayor

Head of municipal government. Sees that state laws and borough ordinances are faithfully executed. Presides over Council. Votes only to break ties. Can veto ordinances subject to override by 2/3 majority of Council. Appoints subordinate officers with Council approval; after 30 days or upon Council disapproval, Council fills posts.

Council

Legislative body of municipality. Overrides mayor's veto by 2/3 majority of all members. Confirms mayor's appointments. Gains appointment power upon failure to confirm mayor's appointee or after office vacant for 30 days. Has all executive responsibility not placed in office of mayor.

Council Members                       Term Expires

Christoper DiPiazza, Mayor12/31/26
Ace Antonio, Council Member12/31/27
Robert Kaiser, Council Member
12/31/27
Alfredo Nadera, Council Member
12/31/26
Mary Ellen Rizzo, Council Member
12/31/26
Jeanne Weber, Council Member
12/31/25
Michael Wilkins, Council Member
12/31/25

Mayor & Council Meeting Dates

  • 6:00 PM **Unless Indicated**
  • Borough Hall
  • 1 West Jockish Square
  • Paramus, NJ 07652
January 5, 2026 (Reorg)  January 20, 2026
February 3, 2026February 19, 2025 - Thursday
March 10, 2026March 24, 2026
April 7, 2026April 21, 2026
May 5, 2026May 19, 2026
June 9, 2026June 23, 2026

July 22, 2026 - Wednesday

August 19, 2026- Wednesday 
September 8, 2026September 22, 2026
October 6, 2026October 20, 2026

November 10, 2026
December 1, 2026December 15, 2026

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

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