Closed every other Friday. Assemblyman Joe Lagana stated it means a lot to him being able to swear in Arvin as he considers Arvin and the governing body to be his friends. Hours of Operation: Mon.1-4pm & Thurs. DOMINGO ALMONTE, SWORN IN AS BERGENFIELD COUNCILMAN, Rent Leveling Board meeting on April 5, 2023. 6. Dont allow yourself to be abused by your employer or even your friend. You mentioned earlier about the fragmentation sometimes of the different Filipino organizations. MP Garcia spoke Filipino in his maiden statement, which was met with cheers from Kiwi-Pinoys who sang a Tagalog song inside the Parliament. Amatorio and his wife moved to the United States in 2002 and he has been practicing immigration law since 2006, when he passed the New York Bar. Some NJ officials will no longer have to disclose their addresses. 
), BERGENFIELD: Arvin Amatorio and Chimene Houssou have both filed to run for mayor. BERGENFIELD: Arvin Amatorio and Chimene Houssou have both filed to run for mayor. He clerked for Superior Court Judge R. Rosa. WebDemocratic council president Arvin Amatorio unseated Schmelz by at least 166 votes, making him the second Filipino-American to win as mayor of Bergenfield borough, home to more than 5,000 Filipinos. Jonathan Reiss and Adam J. Collins are running against them under the slogan, "For Demarest.". The corpse proceeds to cremation, lamented the Mayor. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. This move was initially opposed by many critics, but eventually became popular, and Arvin hit the headlines again. Many Filipino stores and shopping centers lent a helping hand. Earlier this year in May, Paolo Garcia became the first KiwiNoy Member of Parliament in New Zealand. WebDemocrat Arvin Amatorio won a council seat by garnering 2,947 votes, while his running mate Council president Christopher Tully got 2,972 votes. Bergen County will have only six contested election races in the primary on June 6, while more than 30 municipalities will have noncontested races, allowing for a preview of what November's general election will look like. The drawing will take place in person in the first-floor multipurpose room at 1 Bergen County Plaza in Hackensack and virtually at 3 p.m. Bergenfield, Demarest, Englewood and Tenafly will have contested Democrat elections, while contested Republican races will take place in Franklin Lakes and Wallington. Ilya Evangelista, who was working at theDepartment of Interior and Local Governmentthen, attended a seminar with the United Nations in New York in September 2001. WebUpdate July 2011: Ed Lee, San Francisco's interim mayor will contest the Novemberf 2011 mayoral election.. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. have bagged major wins at the 64th annual Grammy Awards in Las Vegas, U.S.A. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. Your email address will not be published. Together, the Amatorio Democratic Team is running for reelection to continue delivering for the community and working to improve its infrastructure while balancing the budget. 
If you wanted to get out of pandemic house arrest, you had to get vaccinated and enlist in a compulsory exercise program. After general litigation practice for a few years, he concentrated on immigration as a specialization. And if you dare to complain about anything at all, make sure you have a basis for it. 8:00 am - 5:30 pm. This means that the town is nearing herd immunity for the alpha COVID variant. 
Your email address will not be published. Bergenfield will improve its parks, sports facilities and will streamline our sports and recreation program as part of my plan to invest in our youth., Bergenfield is in great hands with Arvin, whos been a part of this community for thirteen years, and brings his experience fighting higher taxes and service on the Public Works & Parks and Police Committees to his new position as Mayor and to keep Bergenfield taxes stable, improve our infrastructure, renovate our parks, and continue to revitalize the community and attract new businesses, said Congressman Josh Gottheimer. Amatorio, running under the banner of the Democratic Party, is up for a 4-year term after notching 2,803 votes to wrest the post from incumbent Republican mayor Norman Schmelz who registered 2,637 votes during the elections held November 5th (November 6 in Ph). ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE: If you have a disability and have any trouble with accessing information contained within this website, please contact AIRGOV LLC at 201-484-7480. Copyright 1991-2023 Asian Journal Media Group. When you ask Filipinos here whos your lawyer, its not uncommon that my name will be mentioned because a family or relative of theirs might have been my client once before., But although lawyering is one of the factors, I think the main factor is my engagement or involvement in the community. In the run-up to the November 5th election, I was smeared by my opponent and his team for political purposes. Partnering with hospitals in other counties, he rolled out a vaccination schedule for everyone eligible via online registration. Mayor Amatorios Historic Swearing-in Ceremony Draws Hundreds of Residents and Dozens of Elected Officials. Amatorio is the second Bergenfield mayor of Filipino descent after Robert Rivas who served from 2000 to 2002. Fellow elected Filipinos in the state, Jersey City Councilman Rolando Lavarro and Mahwah Councilman Jonathan Wong, also attended the ceremony. The Democrat will challenge incumbent Mayor Norman Schmelz, who unsuccessfully attempted to oust Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco in November. Bergenfield mayor Arvin Amatorio has filed a defamation lawsuit against the incumbent he unseated last year. Those darkest moments were really tough. Ghost tags: Inside New York Citys black market for temporary license plates Part 3, A fight against floppy discs evolves into a prison rights crusade, Copyright 2018 InsiderNJ. Will abortion be the wedge issue in the 2024 elections? So aside from Filipinos, I have a good relationship with the Latinos, who comprise around 27% of the population. Why he wants to be mayor This is a great community, he began. 198 N. Washington Avenue, Bergenfield, NJ 07621 |. The Borough of Bergenfields food bank has served as a lifeline for residents during the COVID-19 pandemic and continues to operate at VFW Post 6467. Office hours will be held by appointment. Nagpapasalamat ako sa kanila at sana patuloy ninyo akong suportahan para ikarangal natin ang lahing Pilipino.. Mayor Amatorios historic MP Paolo Garcia champions diversity, family, and youth welfare in New Zealand. She was proud and excited to see that it was possible for her son to be a mayor of a town in America, a privilege given only to a few, he said. When the ambulance picks up a patient, their families have to say goodbye in case the patient doesnt survive. Mayor: Arvin AmatorioAddress: 198 N. Washington Avenue, Bergenfield, NJ 07621Phone: 201-387-4055ext. 6. Electric school buses, garbage trucks coming to N.J. towns thanks to $70M in funding. var addy_text77b2567a9b26a47ae2f654d55cea6b8f = 'aamatorio' + '@' + 'bergenfieldnj' + '.' + 'gov';document.getElementById('cloak77b2567a9b26a47ae2f654d55cea6b8f').innerHTML += ''+addy_text77b2567a9b26a47ae2f654d55cea6b8f+'<\/a>'; Office Hours:The Mayor will have office hours every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month from 7:00pm-8:00pm. I am so honored to be your Mayor, and want to thank you all for being here on this historic day. Webcouncil.5 In general law cities, the mayor is a member of the city council and has all the powers and duties of a member of the city council.6 Pursuant to the Government Code, the mayor may: C sign warrants drawn on the city treasurer; C sign written contracts and conveyances made or entered into by the city; 
This is a great night for Bergenfield because of you despite the malicious attack, despite the negativity that has been thrown to us, we kept the fight positive, Amatorio said. Amatorio has the party's official endorsement running with the "Democratic Committee of Bergen County" slogan while Houssou is running under the slogan, "I Am Strong I Am Brave. The Borough received Bronze Certification in 2018! Over 5,000 Filipinos comprise the biggest ethnic group in Bergenfields 27,000 population. General Manager & Advertising: Kevin Sanders, Pascrell slaps Nunes over Twitter defamation suit, Razzoli out-raising incumbent mayor in Old Bridge, Franklin Borough officials endorse Pallotta, Murphy still mum on support for organizational lines. Acosta asked, What role did the Filipino community play in your joining the Council and later your election as Mayor?, Feeling right in his element, Arvin quickly replied, I made a point of being friends with everyone. 
The Filipino-American Community Newspaper. Mayor's office services. | AJPress photo by Momar G. Visaya, Borough makes history with two other Filipinos on the council. Comment * document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "a5a9f5e5f763cd7b67ff71e4f0136bf0" );document.getElementById("b0150800dd").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); Bergenfield mayor files defamation suit against ousted incumbent. Be assertive but also be respectful. BERGENFIELD, NJ Sunday afternoon, Bergenfield Borough Hall Council Chambers was packed to the brim for the swearing-in ceremony of Mayor Arvin Amatorio and Councilmembers Ora Kornbluth and Salvador Buddy Deauna. The Filipino community is rejoicing and I am genuinely proud of my heritage but I am here to serve all residents, from all communities. var path = 'hr' + 'ef' + '='; La informacin acadmica de Arvin Sosa est en su perfil. Address: 198 N. Washington Avenue, Bergenfield, NJ 07621. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. I pledge to always work in the best interests of residents, and all my efforts will be shaped by feedback from the public, said Mayor Arvin Amatorio. He has worked to implement shared services agreements with other towns to lower borough expenses and save residents tax dollars, as well as spearhead a Disabled Veterans Tax Exemption for veterans and/or their surviving spouses to obtain municipal property tax relief. 
Arvin Amatorio: Bergenfield, New Jersey's 2nd Filipino Mayor in 20 Years, ***Not available for delivery outside of the Philippines. I built a case to come up with strong humanitarian reasons for them to make it to the next phase. My main priorities as mayor will be taxes and infrastructure. Of course, the number one population is still the Caucasians at 36-38%. Of course, I couldnt allow us to separate, as she had been my girlfriend for some time already, even while I was still a law student at San Beda, then later, at San Sebastian. Amatorio, a first-generation American from Luzon, Philippines, becomes just the second New Jersey Mayor, of Filipino ancestry after Robert Rivas. By the time he decided to take it, a few lawyers more had just begged off from accepting it. She happens to be a registered nurse, so although she didn't intend to migrate there, when fellow Filipinos found out, they convinced her to stay. He and his family are active parishioners at St Johns Church in Bergenfield. The family are now formal residents and have kissed the threat of deportation goodbye., The family was crying because they have no one to go back home to in the Philippines, the kids, especially, having grown up and gone to school in the US. [COLUMN] Can I obtain a divorce if my spouse refuses to sign? Please call 201-387-4055 x6 to schedule an appointment. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. Consular Processing: Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM 4:30 PM, 2020 Philippine Consulate General, New York, USA, New York City Mayor Dons a Barong Tagalog, Philippine Ballet Theatre Dances to Original Pilipino Music in New York, Legalization / Notarization of Individual Documents, Foreign Medical Missions to the Philippines, Importation of Motor Vehicles to the Philippines, Importation of Personal Effects to the Philippines, Importation of Pets and Plants to the Philippines, National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Clearance, Restrictions in Bringing Medicine & Other Regulated Products to the Philippines, Shipment of Human Remains to the Philippines, Doing Business & Investing in the Philippines, Mindanaos Indigenous Bearers of Cultural Heritage Perform in New York, Filipino American Health Forum on Covid-19 Part 9: Covid-19 Vaccines, IBF Bantamweight Champion Jerwin Ancajas Calls on Philippine Consul General Elmer Cato, FILIPINA, MEMBER OF THE GADDANG INDIGENOUS GROUP GRADUATES SUMMA CUM LAUDE IN NYU. (Photo by Tanya Faye O. Ramiro), On Monday, 31 October 2022, a group of eight Philippine-based journalists paid a visit on Filipino American Mayor Arvin Amatorio at Bergenfield, New Jersey to have a more in-depth and on-the-groundperspectiveon concerns involving Filipinos, such as the welfare and rights of migrants. After being admitted to the New York Bar, Arvin got employed at an immigration law firm and then at a personal injury firm before deciding to open his own law practice after 5 years. Scholarship applicants will be notified via email by the end of Like what Ive said in interviews before, many other immigration attorneys were even ahead of me in terms of practice but they were not involved.. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. He established the test, vaccinate and exercise program to incentivize the youth who were dying to break free from the lockdowns. Arvin Amatorio is a Managing partner of a law firm that specializes in Immigration Law, helping people come to our country to live the American Dream. He was the Republican candidate for Bergen County Executive in 2018 and lost to incumbent Jim Tedesco by a 63%-37% margin. Office hours will be held by appointment. Arvin and Ilya with their two sons, Lance and Andrew, moved to Bergenfield and started his law practice, Amatorio Law. On Monday, 31 October 2022, a group of eight Philippine-based journalists paid a visit on Filipino American Mayor Arvin Amatorio at Bergenfield, New Jersey to have a more in-depth and on-the-groundperspectiveon concerns involving Filipinos, such as the welfare and rights of migrants. Bergenfield mayor Arvin Amatorio has filed a defamation lawsuit against the incumbent he unseated last year. 2023 www.northjersey.com. How they met It became one of the model food banks in the entire world. 
Carmen Legarda also made a mark as the first Filipina UK Member of Parliament candidate. But that is what makes up our identity as a nation. 
The journalists, together with Mayor Arvin Amatorio, wife Ilya, and representatives of the Philippine Consulate Vice Consul Tanya Faye O. Ramiro and Ms. Nikka B. Arenal, pose for a souvenir photo after the meeting. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. Baler, Aurora native Arvin Gomez Amatorio won the mayoralty race of Bergenfield in Bergen County, New Jersey on Tuesday, making the immigration lawyer the second mayor of Filipino descent to lead the town nearly 20 years after Robert Rivas was chief executive. WebBergenfield Mayor Arvin Amatorio (@arvin_amatorio) Instagram photos and videos arvin_amatorio Follow 531 posts 634 followers 126 following Bergenfield Mayor Arvin Amatorio Government Official Keep Bergenfield Moving Forward! That was why I got emotional.. Garfield, Hackensack, Lodi, Lyndhurst, Mahwah, Ridgefield Park, Ridgewood, River Vale, Saddle Brook, Teaneck, and Teterboro have no elections this cycle. Amatorio currently serves as the Bergenfield Council Finance Committee Chairman, where he has drafted the past two municipal budgets with 0% local tax increases. Amatorio has the support of the Bergenfield Democratic Committee and he is teaming up with Bergenfield Council President Ora C. Kornbluth and Councilman Buddy Deauna, who will run alongside him. The three candidates ran together as a slate and were elected together in November. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Asked if his experience as immigration lawyer was what propelled him toward public service, he replied, I cannot disregard the fact that its one of the reasons because as an immigration attorney, I became closer to the people, to our Filipino community, and the whole community of immigrant families from everywhere who went to the US to live their American Dream. In my first 100 days as Mayor, I will work with the DPW, my colleagues in the council, and of course residents to identify which roads require an immediate repair and construct a plan to make sure we address these issues because Bergenfield residents deserve to feel safe in our neighborhoods. For the 14 to 64 age group, despite Bergenfields disadvantage of having no hospitals to serve as inoculation centers, vaccination compliance is at around 85%. 
Claim your rights. Last COVID-19 mandate falls with Murphy order. I did not get to take the Bar or practice law in the Philippines anymore because of the love story I have with my then girlfriend, who is now my wife, said Atty. 6. Arvin Amatorio managed to unseat Schmelz by at least 166 votes. You can reach him at momar.visaya@asianjournalinc.com. Read this in The Manila Times digital edition. 6Email:This email address is being protected from spambots. When Arvin visited her in December of that year for a two-week Christmas break, with intention of going back to his job and his Bar exams preparation in January 2002, Ilya expressed her change of plans, saying, I know your career is in the Philippines, that youre aspiring to be a lawyer there; your friends, networks, and family are all there. Where he is now aspiring to become mayor. I figured that if Im so much identified with one organization, I will not be welcome with the other organizations. When asked by the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) SecretaryFrancisco Acostaof his involvement in any Filipino organization, Arvin replied, Yes, many organizations, Secretary, but mostly civic organizations. (Photo by staff of Mayor Arvin Amatorio), On Monday, 31 October 2022, a group of eight Philippine-based journalists paid a visit on Filipino American Mayor Arvin Amatorio at Bergenfield, New Jersey to have a more in-depth and on-the-groundperspectiveon concerns involving Filipinos, such as the welfare and rights of migrants. Registered individuals get mobile texts or calls of their vaccination schedules. WebHoliday - City Offices Closed Arvin Police Department is open 24/7. A great number of local elected officials were on hand for the historic event, including Rivas, Gottheimer, Lagana, State Assemblymembers Chris Tully and Lisa Swain, former Bergenfield Mayor Carlos Aguasvivas, Bergen County Sheriff Anthony Cureton, Bergen County Clerk John Hogan, Freeholders Tom Sullivan, Germaine Ortiz, and Mary Amoroso, Englewood Mayor Michael Wildes, Tenafly Mayor Mark Zinna, Palisades Park Mayor Chris Chung, Englewood Cliffs Council President Gloria Oh, Ridgefield Councilman Dennis Shim, Jersey City Councilman Rolando Lavarro, Hasbrouck Heights Councilman Chris Hillmann. Weblamar county obituaries. I would like to extend my appreciation and gratitude to all our kababayans here who have been instrumental in our victory, not just during the campaign but also during my time as councilman, Amatorio said. The journalists, together with Mayor Arvin Amatorio, wife Ilya, and Vice Consul Tanya Faye O. Ramiro, visit Bergenfield High School. 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), BERGENFIELD: Arvin Amatorio and Chimene Houssou have both filed to run for mayor. BERGENFIELD: Arvin Amatorio and Chimene Houssou have both filed to run for mayor. He clerked for Superior Court Judge R. Rosa. WebDemocratic council president Arvin Amatorio unseated Schmelz by at least 166 votes, making him the second Filipino-American to win as mayor of Bergenfield borough, home to more than 5,000 Filipinos. Jonathan Reiss and Adam J. Collins are running against them under the slogan, "For Demarest.". The corpse proceeds to cremation, lamented the Mayor. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. This move was initially opposed by many critics, but eventually became popular, and Arvin hit the headlines again. Many Filipino stores and shopping centers lent a helping hand. Earlier this year in May, Paolo Garcia became the first KiwiNoy Member of Parliament in New Zealand. WebDemocrat Arvin Amatorio won a council seat by garnering 2,947 votes, while his running mate Council president Christopher Tully got 2,972 votes. Bergen County will have only six contested election races in the primary on June 6, while more than 30 municipalities will have noncontested races, allowing for a preview of what November's general election will look like. The drawing will take place in person in the first-floor multipurpose room at 1 Bergen County Plaza in Hackensack and virtually at 3 p.m. Bergenfield, Demarest, Englewood and Tenafly will have contested Democrat elections, while contested Republican races will take place in Franklin Lakes and Wallington. Ilya Evangelista, who was working at theDepartment of Interior and Local Governmentthen, attended a seminar with the United Nations in New York in September 2001. WebUpdate July 2011: Ed Lee, San Francisco's interim mayor will contest the Novemberf 2011 mayoral election.. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. have bagged major wins at the 64th annual Grammy Awards in Las Vegas, U.S.A. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. Your email address will not be published. Together, the Amatorio Democratic Team is running for reelection to continue delivering for the community and working to improve its infrastructure while balancing the budget. If you wanted to get out of pandemic house arrest, you had to get vaccinated and enlist in a compulsory exercise program. After general litigation practice for a few years, he concentrated on immigration as a specialization. And if you dare to complain about anything at all, make sure you have a basis for it. 8:00 am - 5:30 pm. This means that the town is nearing herd immunity for the alpha COVID variant. Your email address will not be published. Bergenfield will improve its parks, sports facilities and will streamline our sports and recreation program as part of my plan to invest in our youth., Bergenfield is in great hands with Arvin, whos been a part of this community for thirteen years, and brings his experience fighting higher taxes and service on the Public Works & Parks and Police Committees to his new position as Mayor and to keep Bergenfield taxes stable, improve our infrastructure, renovate our parks, and continue to revitalize the community and attract new businesses, said Congressman Josh Gottheimer. Amatorio, running under the banner of the Democratic Party, is up for a 4-year term after notching 2,803 votes to wrest the post from incumbent Republican mayor Norman Schmelz who registered 2,637 votes during the elections held November 5th (November 6 in Ph). ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE: If you have a disability and have any trouble with accessing information contained within this website, please contact AIRGOV LLC at 201-484-7480. Copyright 1991-2023 Asian Journal Media Group. When you ask Filipinos here whos your lawyer, its not uncommon that my name will be mentioned because a family or relative of theirs might have been my client once before., But although lawyering is one of the factors, I think the main factor is my engagement or involvement in the community. In the run-up to the November 5th election, I was smeared by my opponent and his team for political purposes. Partnering with hospitals in other counties, he rolled out a vaccination schedule for everyone eligible via online registration. Mayor Amatorios Historic Swearing-in Ceremony Draws Hundreds of Residents and Dozens of Elected Officials. Amatorio is the second Bergenfield mayor of Filipino descent after Robert Rivas who served from 2000 to 2002. Fellow elected Filipinos in the state, Jersey City Councilman Rolando Lavarro and Mahwah Councilman Jonathan Wong, also attended the ceremony. The Democrat will challenge incumbent Mayor Norman Schmelz, who unsuccessfully attempted to oust Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco in November. Bergenfield mayor Arvin Amatorio has filed a defamation lawsuit against the incumbent he unseated last year. Those darkest moments were really tough. Ghost tags: Inside New York Citys black market for temporary license plates Part 3, A fight against floppy discs evolves into a prison rights crusade, Copyright 2018 InsiderNJ. Will abortion be the wedge issue in the 2024 elections? So aside from Filipinos, I have a good relationship with the Latinos, who comprise around 27% of the population. Why he wants to be mayor This is a great community, he began. 198 N. Washington Avenue, Bergenfield, NJ 07621 |. The Borough of Bergenfields food bank has served as a lifeline for residents during the COVID-19 pandemic and continues to operate at VFW Post 6467. Office hours will be held by appointment. Nagpapasalamat ako sa kanila at sana patuloy ninyo akong suportahan para ikarangal natin ang lahing Pilipino.. Mayor Amatorios historic MP Paolo Garcia champions diversity, family, and youth welfare in New Zealand. She was proud and excited to see that it was possible for her son to be a mayor of a town in America, a privilege given only to a few, he said. When the ambulance picks up a patient, their families have to say goodbye in case the patient doesnt survive. Mayor: Arvin AmatorioAddress: 198 N. Washington Avenue, Bergenfield, NJ 07621Phone: 201-387-4055ext. 6. Electric school buses, garbage trucks coming to N.J. towns thanks to $70M in funding. var addy_text77b2567a9b26a47ae2f654d55cea6b8f = 'aamatorio' + '@' + 'bergenfieldnj' + '.' + 'gov';document.getElementById('cloak77b2567a9b26a47ae2f654d55cea6b8f').innerHTML += ''+addy_text77b2567a9b26a47ae2f654d55cea6b8f+'<\/a>'; Office Hours:The Mayor will have office hours every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month from 7:00pm-8:00pm. I am so honored to be your Mayor, and want to thank you all for being here on this historic day. Webcouncil.5 In general law cities, the mayor is a member of the city council and has all the powers and duties of a member of the city council.6 Pursuant to the Government Code, the mayor may: C sign warrants drawn on the city treasurer; C sign written contracts and conveyances made or entered into by the city; This is a great night for Bergenfield because of you despite the malicious attack, despite the negativity that has been thrown to us, we kept the fight positive, Amatorio said. Amatorio has the party's official endorsement running with the "Democratic Committee of Bergen County" slogan while Houssou is running under the slogan, "I Am Strong I Am Brave. The Borough received Bronze Certification in 2018! Over 5,000 Filipinos comprise the biggest ethnic group in Bergenfields 27,000 population. General Manager & Advertising: Kevin Sanders, Pascrell slaps Nunes over Twitter defamation suit, Razzoli out-raising incumbent mayor in Old Bridge, Franklin Borough officials endorse Pallotta, Murphy still mum on support for organizational lines. Acosta asked, What role did the Filipino community play in your joining the Council and later your election as Mayor?, Feeling right in his element, Arvin quickly replied, I made a point of being friends with everyone. The Filipino-American Community Newspaper. Mayor's office services. | AJPress photo by Momar G. Visaya, Borough makes history with two other Filipinos on the council. Comment * document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "a5a9f5e5f763cd7b67ff71e4f0136bf0" );document.getElementById("b0150800dd").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); Bergenfield mayor files defamation suit against ousted incumbent. Be assertive but also be respectful. BERGENFIELD, NJ Sunday afternoon, Bergenfield Borough Hall Council Chambers was packed to the brim for the swearing-in ceremony of Mayor Arvin Amatorio and Councilmembers Ora Kornbluth and Salvador Buddy Deauna. The Filipino community is rejoicing and I am genuinely proud of my heritage but I am here to serve all residents, from all communities. var path = 'hr' + 'ef' + '='; La informacin acadmica de Arvin Sosa est en su perfil. Address: 198 N. Washington Avenue, Bergenfield, NJ 07621. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. I pledge to always work in the best interests of residents, and all my efforts will be shaped by feedback from the public, said Mayor Arvin Amatorio. He has worked to implement shared services agreements with other towns to lower borough expenses and save residents tax dollars, as well as spearhead a Disabled Veterans Tax Exemption for veterans and/or their surviving spouses to obtain municipal property tax relief. Arvin Amatorio: Bergenfield, New Jersey's 2nd Filipino Mayor in 20 Years, ***Not available for delivery outside of the Philippines. I built a case to come up with strong humanitarian reasons for them to make it to the next phase. My main priorities as mayor will be taxes and infrastructure. Of course, the number one population is still the Caucasians at 36-38%. Of course, I couldnt allow us to separate, as she had been my girlfriend for some time already, even while I was still a law student at San Beda, then later, at San Sebastian. Amatorio, a first-generation American from Luzon, Philippines, becomes just the second New Jersey Mayor, of Filipino ancestry after Robert Rivas. By the time he decided to take it, a few lawyers more had just begged off from accepting it. She happens to be a registered nurse, so although she didn't intend to migrate there, when fellow Filipinos found out, they convinced her to stay. He and his family are active parishioners at St Johns Church in Bergenfield. The family are now formal residents and have kissed the threat of deportation goodbye., The family was crying because they have no one to go back home to in the Philippines, the kids, especially, having grown up and gone to school in the US. [COLUMN] Can I obtain a divorce if my spouse refuses to sign? Please call 201-387-4055 x6 to schedule an appointment. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. 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(Photo by Tanya Faye O. Ramiro), On Monday, 31 October 2022, a group of eight Philippine-based journalists paid a visit on Filipino American Mayor Arvin Amatorio at Bergenfield, New Jersey to have a more in-depth and on-the-groundperspectiveon concerns involving Filipinos, such as the welfare and rights of migrants. After being admitted to the New York Bar, Arvin got employed at an immigration law firm and then at a personal injury firm before deciding to open his own law practice after 5 years. Scholarship applicants will be notified via email by the end of Like what Ive said in interviews before, many other immigration attorneys were even ahead of me in terms of practice but they were not involved.. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. He established the test, vaccinate and exercise program to incentivize the youth who were dying to break free from the lockdowns. Arvin Amatorio is a Managing partner of a law firm that specializes in Immigration Law, helping people come to our country to live the American Dream. He was the Republican candidate for Bergen County Executive in 2018 and lost to incumbent Jim Tedesco by a 63%-37% margin. Office hours will be held by appointment. Arvin and Ilya with their two sons, Lance and Andrew, moved to Bergenfield and started his law practice, Amatorio Law. On Monday, 31 October 2022, a group of eight Philippine-based journalists paid a visit on Filipino American Mayor Arvin Amatorio at Bergenfield, New Jersey to have a more in-depth and on-the-groundperspectiveon concerns involving Filipinos, such as the welfare and rights of migrants. Bergenfield mayor Arvin Amatorio has filed a defamation lawsuit against the incumbent he unseated last year. 2023 www.northjersey.com. How they met It became one of the model food banks in the entire world. Carmen Legarda also made a mark as the first Filipina UK Member of Parliament candidate. But that is what makes up our identity as a nation. The journalists, together with Mayor Arvin Amatorio, wife Ilya, and representatives of the Philippine Consulate Vice Consul Tanya Faye O. Ramiro and Ms. Nikka B. Arenal, pose for a souvenir photo after the meeting. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. Baler, Aurora native Arvin Gomez Amatorio won the mayoralty race of Bergenfield in Bergen County, New Jersey on Tuesday, making the immigration lawyer the second mayor of Filipino descent to lead the town nearly 20 years after Robert Rivas was chief executive. WebBergenfield Mayor Arvin Amatorio (@arvin_amatorio) Instagram photos and videos arvin_amatorio Follow 531 posts 634 followers 126 following Bergenfield Mayor Arvin Amatorio Government Official Keep Bergenfield Moving Forward! That was why I got emotional.. Garfield, Hackensack, Lodi, Lyndhurst, Mahwah, Ridgefield Park, Ridgewood, River Vale, Saddle Brook, Teaneck, and Teterboro have no elections this cycle. Amatorio currently serves as the Bergenfield Council Finance Committee Chairman, where he has drafted the past two municipal budgets with 0% local tax increases. Amatorio has the support of the Bergenfield Democratic Committee and he is teaming up with Bergenfield Council President Ora C. Kornbluth and Councilman Buddy Deauna, who will run alongside him. The three candidates ran together as a slate and were elected together in November. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Asked if his experience as immigration lawyer was what propelled him toward public service, he replied, I cannot disregard the fact that its one of the reasons because as an immigration attorney, I became closer to the people, to our Filipino community, and the whole community of immigrant families from everywhere who went to the US to live their American Dream. In my first 100 days as Mayor, I will work with the DPW, my colleagues in the council, and of course residents to identify which roads require an immediate repair and construct a plan to make sure we address these issues because Bergenfield residents deserve to feel safe in our neighborhoods. For the 14 to 64 age group, despite Bergenfields disadvantage of having no hospitals to serve as inoculation centers, vaccination compliance is at around 85%. Claim your rights. Last COVID-19 mandate falls with Murphy order. I did not get to take the Bar or practice law in the Philippines anymore because of the love story I have with my then girlfriend, who is now my wife, said Atty. 6. Arvin Amatorio managed to unseat Schmelz by at least 166 votes. You can reach him at momar.visaya@asianjournalinc.com. Read this in The Manila Times digital edition. 6Email:This email address is being protected from spambots. When Arvin visited her in December of that year for a two-week Christmas break, with intention of going back to his job and his Bar exams preparation in January 2002, Ilya expressed her change of plans, saying, I know your career is in the Philippines, that youre aspiring to be a lawyer there; your friends, networks, and family are all there. Where he is now aspiring to become mayor. I figured that if Im so much identified with one organization, I will not be welcome with the other organizations. When asked by the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) SecretaryFrancisco Acostaof his involvement in any Filipino organization, Arvin replied, Yes, many organizations, Secretary, but mostly civic organizations. (Photo by staff of Mayor Arvin Amatorio), On Monday, 31 October 2022, a group of eight Philippine-based journalists paid a visit on Filipino American Mayor Arvin Amatorio at Bergenfield, New Jersey to have a more in-depth and on-the-groundperspectiveon concerns involving Filipinos, such as the welfare and rights of migrants. Registered individuals get mobile texts or calls of their vaccination schedules. WebHoliday - City Offices Closed Arvin Police Department is open 24/7. A great number of local elected officials were on hand for the historic event, including Rivas, Gottheimer, Lagana, State Assemblymembers Chris Tully and Lisa Swain, former Bergenfield Mayor Carlos Aguasvivas, Bergen County Sheriff Anthony Cureton, Bergen County Clerk John Hogan, Freeholders Tom Sullivan, Germaine Ortiz, and Mary Amoroso, Englewood Mayor Michael Wildes, Tenafly Mayor Mark Zinna, Palisades Park Mayor Chris Chung, Englewood Cliffs Council President Gloria Oh, Ridgefield Councilman Dennis Shim, Jersey City Councilman Rolando Lavarro, Hasbrouck Heights Councilman Chris Hillmann. Weblamar county obituaries. I would like to extend my appreciation and gratitude to all our kababayans here who have been instrumental in our victory, not just during the campaign but also during my time as councilman, Amatorio said. The journalists, together with Mayor Arvin Amatorio, wife Ilya, and Vice Consul Tanya Faye O. Ramiro, visit Bergenfield High School. 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