During his tenure, Council President Jason DeStefano has been a pivotal figure in supporting first responders by fully funding the Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP). He also played a crucial role in uniting Wayne’s Jewish and Muslim communities to pass the first mutually supported resolution in the state. 

DeStefano is deeply embedded in the Wayne community. He serves on the Foundabilities Board of Directors, is a member of the Passaic County 200 Club, and holds the position of Vice President at Wayne UNICO. Professionally, Jason serves as Finance Director at Victaulic and holds an MBA from the University of Scranton and a BA in Accounting from Moravian University. Jason and his family are active parishioners at Our Lady of Consolation Church in Wayne. He and his wife, Lauren, reside in the Lionhead Lake community with their three sons: Deacon, Luca, and Kayden. When not volunteering or fulfilling his council duties, Jason can often be found coaching his sons at the Wayne PAL, Wayne Little League, and the Wayne Boys and Girls Club. 

“To the residents of Wayne: I am a man of simple values—God, Family, and Country. My continued commitment to serving our community is unwavering, and I am dedicated to making Wayne a place where people are proud to call home. I look forward to continuing my service and ensuring Wayne remains the shining star of Passaic County,” stated DeStefano.