How Glen Rock Voted In Uncontested Council Primary

GLEN ROCK, NJ — The polls are closed, and votes are being counted in the race for Glen Rock council.

Glen Rock Council President Mary Barchetto will seek re-election in 2021, and Jill Orlich will run for the first time.

Two council seats are available for the 2021 elections, but with current council member Caroline Unzaga announcing she won't run, Barchetto and Orlich will be the only two candidates seeking the seats.

Bergen County is reporting 87 percent of the vote as of 10:51 p.m. Tuesday night. The totals are as follows:

• Mary Barchetto — 273
• Jill Orlich — 255

"Though I won't be seeking re-election, I fully endorse council president Mary Barchetto and her running mate, Jill Orlich," Unzaga said. "Their energy, intelligence and imagination is what Glen Rock needs to continue moving forward together."

Barchetto is the head of public safety, chair of community affairs, Senior Advisory liaison, and a member of the finance committee.

"She is currently working on her third budget round and has spearheaded initiatives like the Restart Glen Rock campaign to reopen downtown and create outdoor eating areas, the seniors newsletters, and a number of family programs," Glen Rock Democrats said.

Orlich will be new to the borough council, but has served several terms on the Byrd school HSA board.

During her time on the board she increased fundraising, preserved treasured traditions, and "worked on initiatives to ensure that Byrd school would continue to be a thriving community and safe space for children," Glen Rock Democrats said.

The Tuesday election will determine a party nomination, and the results are unofficial until certified by the county clerk.

Patch will update this story as results come in.

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