mrwuchow t1_itzl53i wrote
Who do we need to vote out? The school board must think we’re all millionaires. We’re getting taxed like we’re an upper middle class suburb without a school system that shows up even in the Top50 of the state.
kokoromelody t1_iu0fi34 wrote
In a nutshell: If you are against the school budget increase (and future ones), do not vote for anyone on the "Education Matters" platform. Noemi Velaquez is the only one who is running for re-election this year, but she voted Yes to the school budget increase. Her running mates are new candidates, but from what I can find they don't voice concerns about the existing or future budget increases.
Source: https://hudsonreporter.com/2022/10/07/new-education-matters-slate-runs-for-jersey-city-school-board/
Alexander Hamilton is the only candidate who voted No the increase last year and is running for re-election; he's part of the "Change for Children" platform. The other candidates are new, but have voiced concerns about the budget increase.
https://hudsonreporter.com/2022/10/12/new-change-for-children-slate-seeks-jersey-city-school-board/
The_Nomadic_Nerd t1_iu0v1n8 wrote
Hamilton replied to my comment a couple days ago saying that the 2 people he's running with, Ervin and Reyes, will vote as well to hold off on future BOE budget increases. I don't know how to post the link to the comment but it's in this post:
The_Nomadic_Nerd t1_iu0vepd wrote
For this election:
Vote OUT Noemi Velaquez
Vote FOR Hamilton, Ervin, and Reyes
It's 3 open seats we vote for and the last budget passed 5-4, so putting these 3 people (Hamilton, Ervin, and Reyes - pass their names on!) can help stop the BOE increases.
mbstor23 OP t1_iu07uhk wrote
All of them. The Alexander Hamilton guy looks reasonable though.
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