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In Bergen mayoral primary races, party loyalty, family name play key roles

RUTHERFORD and WESTWOOD - Two of Bergen County's more closely-watched mayoral primary contests to be decided on Tuesday will in many ways be determined by forces that are powerful both politically and personally: family and loyalty.

By Mark Bonamo

Westwood mayor’s race: Republican Wanner denies being behind Dem primary “coup” against Birkner

WESTWOOD - Former Republican Westwood Mayor Thomas Wanner denied assertions made by Democratic incumbent Mayor John Birkner Jr. that the mayor's rival in the June 2 Democratic primary was a "puppet" of Wanner, with the former GOP mayor stating that he has had only an advisory role for Birkner's opponent.

By Mark Bonamo

Westwood Mayor Birkner ready to fight local Dem “coup”, “confident” of victory

WESTWOOD - Westwood Mayor John Birkner Jr. might have been removed from the party line last month, but the Democratic incumbent is ready to fight back in the June primary.

By Mark Bonamo

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