James J. Tedesco III
Candidate for Bergen County Executive
Background
- Occupation
- Bergen County Executive
- Lives in
- Paramus
James J. Tedesco III has been Bergen County Executive since 2015 and is serving his third term. He previously served as a county freeholder and as both fire chief and mayor of Paramus.
Documented positions
Public safety
Led creation of the county's first countywide EMS service.In office
ReportBergen County Executive (biography)Government record · County of Bergen · bergencountynj.gov
“He also created Bergen County’s first countywide Emergency Medical Service to address volunteer shortages and improve response times”
Education
Led restoration of $6.5 million in county education funding.In office
ReportBergen County Executive (biography)Government record · County of Bergen · bergencountynj.gov
“Tedesco’s administration restored $6.5 million in education funding”
Environment & parks
Supports modernizing the Bergen County parks system.In office
His county biography cites the 2019 Parks Master Plan.
ReportBergen County Executive (biography)Government record · County of Bergen · bergencountynj.gov
“he has focused on the modernization of the Bergen County Parks System in order to promote year-round recreational opportunities”
Health & human services
Led establishment of the county Office of Food Security.In office
ReportBergen County Executive (biography)Government record · County of Bergen · bergencountynj.gov
“establishing the Office of Food Security and expanding support services and educational programs to combat domestic violence”
All sources (4)
- UNOFFICIAL 2026 General Election Candidate List (county, municipal, school board, independents and public questions)
Election filing · Bergen County Clerk · docs.google.com
- 2026 General Sample Ballot (official general election sample ballots by municipality), November 3, 2026
Election filing · Bergen County Clerk · bergencountyclerk.gov
- A look at federal, county and municipal races in Bergen County in 2026
News coverage · New Jersey Globe · newjerseyglobe.com
- Bergen County Executive (biography)
Government record · County of Bergen · bergencountynj.gov
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