On June 26, several members of the Leonia DMC joined DMC members from other District 37 towns at a meeting at the Bergen County Democratic Headquarters in Hackensack to elect a new District Chair. State Senator Loretta Weinberg and Assembly Members Valerie Huttle and Gordon Johnson were present along with Bergen County Democratic Chair, Lou Stellato.
Senator Weinberg nominated Dave Lorenzo of Palisades Park to serve a second two-year term as Chairman of District 37 of the Bergen County Democratic Party. His nomination was seconded by several attendees, and he was elected by a unanimous vote of acclamation by those present.
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| Bob Leap |
Prior to the election, Municipal Chair, Bob Leap met privately with County Chairman Lou Stellato. During this meeting, Bob spoke with the Chairman about the newly elected Leonia DMC and his re-election as Municipal Chair. Bob also shared with the Chairman that the Leonia DMC was questioning how much support they could expect from the county organization. Chairman Stellato assured Bob that he is unwavering in his continued backing of the Leonia group and applauded our recent successes in transforming the Leonia Mayor and Council and the DMC.
At the meeting, Chairman Stellato asked Bob to take on the role of District 37 coordinator for the election of Democratic Freeholder candidates in the November election. Bob agreed to accept the assignment which will involve working with the Democratic Municipal Chairs of the other towns in District 37 to ensure they understand the strategies they need to implement to deliver a victory for the Democratic Freeholders at the polls.
Democratic Freeholder candidates Tracy Zur and Steve Tanelli were introduced to the group before the meeting was adjourned.
