Tuesday- April 18th - School Board Elections
Polls open from 2pm to 9pm
There aren't
too many elected officials who I respect but Suzanne Mack is one of them. She's
been on the board for years and works hard! I interviewed her last year when she
was up for re-election & you can see that TV show on our
website. I asked Suzanne for her recommendations on who we should vote
for next Tuesday. Polls are open from 2pm to 9pm.
Even if you don't have children in the schools, like me, school taxes in 2005
represented 32% of your tax bill and the JC taxpayers only pay 13% of the $600+
million school budget! This year we're getting cut $7.5 million in state funding
so in addition to the 18% city tax increase we're looking at a school tax
increase after years of stable school taxes! Our funding to the schools has been
fixed at $72 million/year since the late 1980s' while the budget has
doubled/tripled!
Now
for Suzanne's recommendations:
These are her four favorites for three seats. People need choices and
make decisions for different reasons and all of these people are outstanding. If
you need further information or advice, please contact Suzanne at suzmack@hotmail.com.
Three of the people I have served with on the JC Bd of Ed and there is one new
comer who deserves watching. After two terms as President of the Board of
Education, I stepped aside to allow Bill De Rosa to succeed me. I never once
regretted that decision. I believe in Bill De Rosa and his leadership
allows me to stand up, and help countless children/ people in Jersey City
William “Bill” De Rosa. I need him back on the Board.
Current Chair JC Board of Education Seeking third term. Head of
Educational Committee of Board. Taught Lincoln High School 25+ years. President-
HC Retired Teachers. Tireless advocate for educational reform and
accountability. Opened first new schools in a decade in JC, PS3 PS 4 and Glen
Cunningham Early Childhood Center. Married to Kean College Professor Anita De
Rosa, 4 grandchildren.
Anthony “Tony” Cucci
Former Mayor Tony Cucci is the moral compass of the Board. He is a tireless
fighter for what is right. Former Mayor, former teacher, military background,
community activist, strong religious man. Tony Chairs the Finance Committee of
the 600 million dollar School System questioning every program to make sure
there is accountability.
Edward “Ed” Cheatham
Ed was an outstanding Board member and is seeking to return to the Board. Former
Port Authority Police officer, United Nations Auditor in Kosovo, active member
of the Board Facilities committee and Chair of Finance committees. Married to a
JC teacher, father of a NJ pediatrician and grandparent. He has the dedication,
knowledge and determination to help us succeed.
Jenny E. Campbell - new comer Parent Activist
JC Resident and Homeowner. Parent of 4 girls in JCPS - Ages 17, 11, 6, 4. Jenny
is a Parent Volunteer for the JCPS Ambassador Program, Parent Activist .P.S. #16
- Save our School Campaign and for the JCPS AfterschoolPrograms reinstatement
and Parent Advocate for Parental Involvement/Education. Registered Foster
Parent - DYFS and Sr. Executive Asst. - Wachovia Bank, Oldest daughter, Jazelle
A. Hunt, winner of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, 2005 Youth of the Year for
the Northeast Region.
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