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Deputy Mayor Denise Belcher

DEPUTY MAYOR, ENTREPRENEUR & COMMUNITY LEADER

Deputy Mayor Denise Belcher

“Experience that delivers. Leadership that moves Teaneck forward.”

Denise Belcher is a business owner, entrepreneur, educator, community leader, and the current Deputy Mayor of Teaneck. She brings more than 30 years of professional experience to public service and a record of advancing initiatives that strengthen neighborhoods, expand opportunity, and improve quality of life.

Background

  • Helped advance Teaneck’s first Accessory Dwelling Unit ordinance, expanding options for aging in place and housing affordability
  • Supported the Film Ready initiative and new opportunities for local economic activity
  • Backed investments in roads, sidewalks, parks, recreation, and municipal infrastructure
  • Advanced affordable housing planning and commercial corridor revitalization
  • Supported Know Your Rights protections and a welcoming, inclusive Teaneck
  • Entrepreneur with 30+ years of broker/owner real estate experience; founder of the School of Real Estate Studies
  • Former President of the Teaneck Chamber of Commerce, former member of the Teaneck Planning Board, and founder of the Teaneck Road Business Association

Why I’m Running

I’m running to build on the progress we’ve made and keep Teaneck moving forward. That means stronger neighborhoods, responsible development, more economic opportunity, support for homeowners and small businesses, and leadership focused on results. My goal is to help make Teaneck an even stronger place to live, raise a family, build a business, invest, and thrive.

Priorities

1

ADU Ordinance

Encourage responsible accessory dwelling units to expand housing options.

2

Film Ready

Position Teaneck to attract film and media production jobs.

3

Inclusion & Open Access

Make town meetings, records, and decisions accessible to all.

4

Infrastructure

Repair roads, sidewalks, and public spaces across every neighborhood.

5

Business Corridors

Support local merchants and attract new investment.

6

Affordable Housing

Protect and expand housing that working families can afford.

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