Meet the Candidates
Councilman Ray Yazdi
Experience: Councilman since 2012, served as council president numerous times, successful career in financial planning & structuring with a Fortune 100 company.
Committees: Chairman of the Budget, Government Operations & Shared Services Committees, Commissioner of the Planning Board and member of the Public Safety Committee.
Personal: 32-year resident, wife Diane and boys, Michael and Thomas.
Councilman Dominic Catalano
Experience: Councilman since 2021, entrepreneur, engineer and small business owner.
Committees: Member of Planning Board and Government Operations Committee, liaison with Bloomingdale Recreation and Municipal Drug Alliance.
Personal: 7-year resident, wife Alyson and daughters, Skylar and Sarah.
Mayor John D'Amato
Experience: Mayor since 2021, Councilman for nine years prior, retired manager after 33 years, serves on Bloomingdale Fire Department for over 45 years including as a former Chief.
Committees: Chairman of Public Safety, Government Operations, Budget Committee, Planning Board, Ordinance Review, liaison to the Fire Department, Office of Emergency Management, and Police Department.
Personal: Life‑long Bloomingdale resident, wife, Kathy, and sons, Michael and Bryan.
Rooted in Community, focused on the future
- Bogue Pond playground completed at zero cost to taxpayers
- Secured grants to fund Delazier Field improvements including a new playground
- Direct partnership with Board of Education, providing support to all Bloomingdale families
- Actively volunteering on borough committees to plan events, support the library, and boost loca