Ringwood’s 2025 Democratic Council Candidates
“As a lifelong Ringwood resident, I promise to hold Azarian accountable and make sure the Fieldstone redevelopment is a good fit for our town.”
-Ryan Dittemer
B.A. History from Ramapo College
M.A. Diplomacy and International Relations from Seton Hall
Manager - Software Quality Engineering
NY-NJ Trail Conference member
“We need fresh voices at Borough Hall—leaders who unite, not divide. Together, we can achieve more for our residents.”
-Erika Travan
BA Pace University
Experienced office manager/dental hygienist
Vice President, Ringwood Educational Foundation
Volunteer (PTO, Library, ELAC, Lakeland Marching Band)
Erskine Lakes Women’s Club
ELPOA Member
Taxes are up again—while services like the library get cut. I’ll fight to stop the waste and put taypayers’ money where it matters.”
-Mark Savastano
Computer Programming,
Dover Business College
IT Manager
Experienced Contract Negotiator
Treasurer, Robert Erskine PTO
Class Parent
Skyline Lakes Member
Your 2025 Democratic candidates for Ringwood Borough Council are Ryan Dittemer, Erika Travan, and Mark Savastano — three committed individuals running to keep Ringwood a great place to live through smarter planning and a focus on the future.