Mayor
Email John Glidden Phone 201-784-0600 ext 500

Mayor Glidden served as a Councilman in Closter from 2004 to 2014. In January, 2015, he assumed the Office of Mayor. While on the Council, Mayor Glidden served as Police commissioner, DPW Chair, Member of the Zoning Board, Liaison to the Closter School Board, the Closter Recreation Commission, and the Closter Coaches Association.

Prior to his election in Closter, Mayor Glidden served in numerous public voluntary positions throughout New Jersey. In 1984 he was elected to the Board of Trustees of the Englewood Hospital, and later served as a Trustee of the Bergen Pines Hospital and The New Jersey Health Research and Educational Trust. In 1985, Mr. Glidden was appointed by Governor Thomas Kean to serve as commissioner of the NJ Governor’s Commission on Capital Formation for Health Care Facilities. From 1992 until 2003 Mr. Glidden was Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of the Bergen County Utilities Authority.

Mr. Glidden is a graduate of Union College and served in the Viet Nam War as a USAF C-130  Command Pilot. He resides with his wife and three children in Closter.

Council President
Email Jannie Chung

Jannie Chung has been living in Closter for almost 30 years.  Her family owned a frozen yogurt store in town, Yogurt Lovers, for over 15 years.  She continues to live in her childhood home with her husband, her 5 year old son, 2 dogs, 2 goldfish and a hamster a named Ollie.  Elected as a first time Councilwoman and a first ever Korean American elected official in Closter she is very humbled and proud to be a liaison for the community. Jannie is currently serving on the Human Resources Committee, Public Safety and is acting chair of the Public Works Committee.  She also sits on the Zoning Board of Adjustment and Board of Health as council liaison.  She is very excited to learn from and contribute to our wonderful town.

Council Member
Email Chris Cho

I'm married to Yun Su with three teenagers.  I've served as a member of the Improvement Commission and the Zoning Board of Adjustment.  I'm currently the Council liaison for the Zoning Board and Environmental Commission.  I am on the Council Committee for Ordinances & Legislative, and Private Construction, Land Use, Zoning Enforcement & New Buildings.

I'm involved with Pava World, NJ Asian American Law Enforcement Foundation, Meals on Wheels and American International School System in Pakistan.  My family and I attend the Parish of Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Demarest.  

I'm a foodie who likes to travel and ski while having a love-hate relationship with the game of golf.  

I'm honored to represent all the residents of Closter!  

Council Member
Email Victoria Amitai

Happily, I have lived in Closter for 40 years raising three children with my husband, Nathan. As a member of the community I have served on the Planning Board, DPW, Building Department Committee, Shade Tree Commission, Improvement Commission, Ordinance Committee, Parking Authority and Human Resources.  In the next few years, we expect to see great changes to our downtown shopping center come to fruition and I look forward to the progress of that happening. 

Council Member
Email Alissa Latner

My husband and I have lived in Closter for 26 years, and have raised all three of our grown children here. I have served on the Closter Council for 14 years. I have been the Police Commissioner for 8 years, Liaison to the Closter Library for 14 years, Liaison to the Northern Valley High School for 10 years, and am also a member of the Human Resources and Ordinances Committees. In the past I also served as the Commissioner for both the Department of Public Works and the Fire Department.

My community involvement has also included serving on the former Temple Beth El Board of Trustees for over 12 years, being an assistant Girl Scout leader, and participating with various other community organizations.

In serving as an elected official of Closter, I try to bring an open mind to whatever issues might arise, to listen to all Closter residents and respond to their concerns in a civil, compassionate and helpful manner. I am proud to call myself a public servant for the residents of Closter and support initiatives that I believe are in the town’s best interest, both for the Closter of today and tomorrow.

Council Member
Email Joseph Yammarino

Joe Yammarino was elected to the Closter council in 2016. He is the Council President and serves as chairman of the Finance Committee and Technology & Communications Committee. He is liaison to the Recreation Commission and Historic Preservation Commission and sits on the Public Safety and Human Resources committees. Prior borough positions have included the Ordinance Committee, Land Use Committee, Improvement Commission and Board of Ethics.

Outside of the Council, Mr. Yammarino remains involved with Troop 63 Boy Scout, the Closter Coaches Association and the Closter Elks. His family belongs to St. Mary’s Church in Closter. Mr. Yammarino works for a private New York wealth management firm where he is responsible for investment analysis, research and reporting. He is also owner of a local business in the food and beverage industry.

Mr. Yammarino received an engineering degree from Lehigh University and an MBA in finance from NYU’s Stern School of Business. He is also a CFA charter holder. He is a lifetime Closter resident. He and his wife Paola live in town with their three boys.

Council Member
Email Anna Maroules

Anna Maroules moved to Closter four years ago with her husband and three children.

She served as the Republican Club Secretary, and was a two-year Member of the Improvement Commission before being elected to Council. 

She feels honored to be able to serve Closter’s residents!

She is currently the Chair of the HR Committee, and a Member of the Finance and Public Works Committees. She serves as liaison to the Shade Tree and Historic Preservation Commissions.

Additionally, she is a lifelong parishioner of St. John the Theologian, the Administrator of the MK Foundation, and most recently a Board Member of the Northern NJ Chamber of Commerce. She has an MBA and is the Managing Partner of Kazmir Group.