Mayor Chris Vergano has a record of delivering positive results for Wayne and its residents. Under his leadership, Vergano has guided Wayne through some of the Township’s most challenging events, including the 2008 financial crisis, the floods from Hurricane Irene, and the COVID-19 outbreak. Through his efforts, Wayne remains stronger than ever and continues to be one of the best places to live, work, and raise a family in North Jersey. Mayor Vergano’s dedication to good government and fiscal responsibility helps keep Wayne’s municipal government efficient, saving Wayne taxpayers’ money.

Mayor Vergano has resided in Wayne since 1962. He and his wife, Deneen, both grew up in Wayne, attended school here, and have raised their family in the Packanack Lake section of the township. Mayor Vergano is employed by Hishi Plastics USA and serves as Vice President & General Manager of their Lincoln Park, NJ manufacturing facility. Aside from serving as mayor, he also serves on the Planning Board, is a member of the Passaic County 200 Club, is a member of the advisory board of Chilton Memorial Hospital and former member of the Wayne Memorial First Aid Squad.   

“I am very excited to run on a team with Council President Jay DeStefano, Donnie DeDio, and Frank Pietropaolo. Our team will continue to be the township’s financial stewards and work diligently to maintain the great services offered by Town Hall. I am also very excited about the Township’s decision to recently acquire the Wayne Community Center located at 1 Pike Drive, which will be here to meet all the current and future needs of our children, senior community, and residents. As Mayor, my continued goal is to stabilize the tax rate and provide for a safe, clean, and respected community where people want to live, work, and raise a family,” stated Vergano.