Donnie DeDio is a lifelong Wayne resident, a proud Wayne Valley High School graduate and holds a BA and MPA from Seton Hall University. DeDio has years of experience working in government and serves as the Chief of Staff to Senator Kristin M. Corrado. Active with Wayne’s youth community, DeDio is a member of the Wayne PAL Board of Trustees, where he served as the organization’s president in 2022 and 2023. Many in Wayne know Donnie as ‘Coach Donnie’ as he has a long tenure coaching basketball at the Wayne Boys and Girls Club and Wayne PAL. Currently, DeDio serves as the Assistant Varsity Boys Basketball Coach at Wayne Hills High School. DeDio also serves as a Commissioner on the Township’s Zoning Board of Adjustment, active member with Wayne UNICO and served as the Chairman of the Passaic County Young Republicans from 2018 to 2025.   

“With my experience serving Wayne, our youth, and in government, I can bring a new perspective to the Township Council to help keep Wayne moving forward. Solving today’s challenges is essential for our town’s future success, and I look forward to joining Mayor Vergano and their team,” said DeDio.