Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco shared a touching statement on the passing of former Fair Lawn Mayor and Bergen County Freeholder David L. Ganz, describing him as a giant figure lost by the county. Ganz was not just a public servant but also a brilliant legal mind and a nationally respected expert in coin collecting. Most importantly, he was remembered as a kind and decent man who dedicated himself to serving the people of Bergen County.
Tedesco reminisced about the shared chapters in public service with Ganz, highlighting their time as mayors and later as members of the Board of Chosen Freeholders. In 2014, Ganz played a crucial role as Tedesco’s running mate in his campaign for County Executive, shaping a new chapter for the County. Ganz’s profound knowledge of government and New Jersey politics, his advocacy for veterans, and his commitment to fiscal responsibility and transparency were all noted in the statement.
Beyond his contributions to government, Ganz was also recognized as a mentor to many, a published author, and a renowned coin collector credited with creating the U.S. Mint’s State Quarters Program. His impact reached far and wide, leaving a lasting cultural legacy. Tedesco extended his deepest condolences to the Ganz family and all those mourning his loss, emphasizing the enduring qualities of warmth, intellect, humility, and wit that Ganz possessed. His memory was wished to be a blessing to all who knew him.
