See Who Is On The Ballot In Wayne

WAYNE, NJ —Wayne Township has some contested races this year, both for the mayor’s seat, and for spots on the council dais. Patch has provided an overview of who’s on the local ballot this year.

* Denotes incumbent

Mayoral Race (vote for one)

• *Christopher Vergano, Republican: Running for his fifth consecutive four-year term, Vergano is a retired human resources executive at a plastics company.

“Accordingly, my administrative priorities focus on the needs of our residents, working efficiently and economically for the good of the Township,” Vergano’s bio reads. “I would not be able to achieve this goal without the diligence of the Township’s Municipal Council. Through our collaborative working relationship, we are able to ensure the best, possible services for our residents and I would be remiss if I did not express how extremely appreciative I am of this partnership.”

• Don Pavlak, Democrat: Pavlak is the current Wayne Board of Ed. President and works as an adjunct professor and teacher.

“I am running to restore balance, accountability, and common sense to local government to make sure Wayne’s future reflects the priorities of its people,” Pavlak said. “This campaign is not about political parties, it is about protecting our town, supporting our schools and small businesses, and preserving the quality of life that makes Wayne such a special place to live.”

• Catherine Kazan, Independent: Kazan is a former Wayne Board of Ed. President and spent years working in insurance, manufacturing, and marketing.

“I’ve spent nearly my entire time here volunteering in one capacity or another, and I’ve watched our town change from a beautiful suburban community into something I barely recognize,” Kazan said. “After 25 years under the same administration and party, it’s clear that new leadership is needed.”

Council Election (vote for three)

Six candidates are vying for three seats on Wayne’s Council. See who’s running below:

• *Francine Ritter, Democrat
• Dylan J. Orren-King, Democrat
• Corey Tyrone McKinney, Democrat
• *Jason Destefano, Republican
• Donald DeDio Jr., Republican
• Frank Pietropaolos, Republican
• Katherine McEwan, Independent
• Suzanne Pudup, Independent

Election Day is Tuesday. Click here to find your polling place.