POLITICAL A C T I O N G 2 U 0 I 1 D 8 E

USE THIS BOOK TO WIN! school funding fair evaluation practices safe & modern facilities pension & benefits security ★ Table of contents Introduction Why does political action matter?...... 4 What does NJEA fight for?...... 5 How are state policy decisions made? How a bill becomes a law...... 7 How administrative codes and regulations are made...... 10 Who makes important policy decisions? State government...... 11 Appointed education policymakers...... 12 County government...... 13 Local government...... 13 How does NJEA decide which candidates to support? NJEA PAC Operating Committee...... 14 How can you influence elected and appointed officials? Join your LAT...... 15 Support NJEA PAC...... 15 Stay informed...... 18 Attend your county’s legislative dinner...... 19 Tips for contacting your lawmakers ...... 22 2 ★ Table of contents NJEA leadership and staff Officers...... 24 NEA Directors...... 25 Government Relations Division...... 26 Government Relations Committee...... 28 Congressional Contact Committee...... 30 Retirees’ Education Association...... 32 NJREA Government Relations Committee...... 34 Contacting the decision makers Executive Branch/Legislature...... 36 Congressional/Legislative district index...... 38 State lawmakers...... 43 Federal lawmakers...... 48 State Board of Education members...... 50 Tips for contacting State Board members...... 50 Dates to remember November school board, primary and general elections...... 52 April school elections...... 53 Municipal nonpartisan elections...... 53 Opportunities to learn ...... back cover

3 Why does political action matter? Almost every aspect of a school employee’s job is determined by appointed or elected officials. Class sizes Due process rights Wages Pensions and health School funding/resources benefits for students How student test scores Privatizing services are used

If we want to exert some control over the issues that are important to us, our family, our profession and our community, we need to know: Who the appointed and What information they elected decision makers are. have BEFORE they make their decisions. As NJEA members, our job is to be sure that policymakers at the local, state and federal levels hear directly from us on education issues. We know what students need to succeed. If we are absent from the process, we will allow important decisions about education to be determined by people who may have never set foot into a classroom or worked with a student. This guide will provide you with information about these decision makers, your role in making sure the right people get to hold these positions, and what you can do to help them make the right decisions.

4 What does NJEA fight for? To help students be successful and ensure schools have the funding they need to maintain and improve their quality, NJEA supports: Human rights, and civil Full-day preschool. rights, and social, racial Universal full-day and economic justice. kindergarten. Ensuring schools are not Smaller class sizes, espe- for profit. cially in earlier grades. Ensuring public funds are used only for public Release time for parents schools. to attend school functions. Fair funding for economical- Healthy, safe and modern ly stressed school districts. schools. Adequate state funding Accountability standards for regular education for all public schools. programs. Ensuring that every school Aid for facilities and debt employee is directly em- service. ployed by the district. Expansion of public Funding for programs school choice options. for at-risk and high-needs students. To ensure an outstanding education for every student while preserving a high-quality workforce, NJEA supports: A fair evaluation system Expanded opportunities that relies on multiple mea- and rights for educational sures of student progress. support professionals. 5 Educator-driven profession- Collective bargaining at al development for profes- the local level. sional and support staff. Access to excellent health Two-year, state-funded care for employees, with mentoring for novice any premium-sharing sub- teachers. ject to local bargaining. A defined benefit pension Local control over deci- plan in retirement, as it is sions that affect schools part of a school employ- and communities. ee’s compensation. How are policy decisions made? There are two main ways that policies affecting public schools and public school employees are made. The first is through the legislative process of developing and voting on bills that can then be approved or vetoed by the governor. If the bill is approved, it becomes law.

The second way is through the State Board of Ed- ucation. The New Jersey Department of Education proposes new code or revises existing regulations that the State Board of Education must approve for the change to go into effect. Policies can also be created or changed by an executive order issued by the governor, a court decision or a federal law or regulation. 6 How a bill becomes a law Idea developed A legislator sponsors a bill, often at the suggestion of a constituent, interest group or public official.

Bill drafted The Office of Legislative Services, a nonpartisan agency of the Legislature, prepares the bill.

Bill introduced During a legislative session, the bill’s title is read aloud (first reading). The bill is released to the public.

Bill referred to committee The Senate President or Assembly Speaker then usually refers the bill to a committee for review.

Committee action When scheduled by the chair, the committee considers the bill at a public meeting. The committee may leave the bill as is, make amendments or prepare a substitute bill. 7 Second reading A bill is considered at second reading when it is reported to the floor and its title is read aloud. Amendments can again be made. If not considered or reported, the bill remains in committee.

Third reading When scheduled by the Senate President or Assembly Speaker, the bill is given a third reading and considered on the floor. To make additional amendments, the bill must be returned to second reading.

House vote The bill passes when approved by a majority of the members and is sent to the other house. If a final vote is not taken after the third reading, it may be considered at another time or may be returned to a committee. Second house The bill follows the same process in the second house. If amendments are made, the bill is returned to the first house for a vote. A bill receives final approval when it passes both houses 8 in identical form. Governor’s action After final passage, the bill is sent to the governor, who may sign it, conditionally veto it (returning it for changes) or veto it absolutely. The governor may veto single line items of appropriation bills. Bills passed in the last 10 days of a two-year session may be “pocket vetoed.”

Law enacted A bill becomes law upon the governor’s signature or after 45 days if no action is taken. Vetoed bills can become law by a two-thirds override vote of the Legislature. A law takes effect on the day specified in its text or, if unspecified, the next July 4. How to find a bill online To find a bill, go tonjleg.state.nj.us and use the bill search tool on the right-hand side of the page. You can search by bill number (remember to use A for Assembly bills and S for Senate bills), sponsor or subject. You can read a bill’s text, see its sponsors, find out where it is in the process and view any votes on the bill. 9 How are administrative code and regulations made? The process of developing or changing regulations is called “rulemaking.” New rulemaking can happen when there is new legislation, a change in agency/governmental policy, an executive order issued by the governor, a court decision, or a federal requirement. Code/regulations must go through the following steps: Two discussions at State Board monthly meetings. A public testimony session following discussion. Publication of the proposed code in The New Jersey Register. A public comment period, usually 60 days, and another public testimony session. Adoption of the code by the State Board, after which it is published in the Register with its effective date.

Want to see the action? The Legislature usually meets on Mondays and Thursdays in Trenton. Check the schedule at njleg.state.nj.us. The State Board meets the first Wednesday of every month at the Department of Education in Trenton. Check the agenda at state.nj.us/education/sboe/meetings/agenda.shtml. 10 Who makes important policy decisions? How do these decision makers get their jobs? STATE GOVERNMENT The governor, who is elected by a popular vote every four years, implements state laws and oversees the operation of the state executive branch. The governor has the power to: Sign bills into law or veto them. Recommend laws and call the Legislature into special session. Issue executive orders, which can be used to trigger emergency powers during a natural disaster, create a study or advisory commission, or exercise administra- tive powers (e.g., begin a hiring freeze). Appoint judges as well as commissioners to lead executive agencies, such as the Department of Education and the Department of Labor. The Legislature has the power to enact laws and propose amendments to the New Jersey Constitution. Members of the Legislature are elected. There are two houses of the Legislature—the Senate and the General Assembly. Senators are elected by popular vote every four years and Assembly members are elected every two years. The Senate has the power to approve 11 gubernatorial appointments of judges and other officials like the Commissioner of Education and members of the State Board of Education. There are 40 legislative districts in New Jersey. Each has one senator and two assemblypersons. APPOINTED EDUCATION POLICYMAKERS The Commissioner of Education oversees the New Jersey De- partment of Education and supervises all public schools in the state. The commissioner makes policy recommendations and develops rules and regulations for the State Board of Educa- tion to consider. The commissioner apportions state aid to lo- cal school districts, decides legal controversies arising under school law, and makes sure local school districts are operating in accordance with all legal and regulatory requirements. The State Board of Education adopts administrative code. Administrative code is the set of rules that implements laws passed by the Legislature and signed by the governor, or implements policy changes and court decisions, such as the rules about teacher evaluation, special education and charter schools. The Secretary of Higher Education is the primary advisor to the governor on higher education initiatives and incentive programs. The secretary reviews requests for state support from institutions and works to ensure that students have ac- cess to high-quality higher education, as well as administering grant programs that help students. 12 COUNTY GOVERNMENT A Board of Chosen Freeholders governs each of New Jer- sey’s 21 counties. Freeholders are elected. These county government officials provide funds for county vocational schools, special services districts, education commissions and community colleges. LOCAL GOVERNMENT Municipal governments make and implement policies within a town. Municipal policymaking bodies may be called by different names including council, committee, commission or board of trustees. People are elected to serve on these local governing bodies. They pass local ordinances, enact a budget and determine the local government share of taxes paid by members of their community. Boards of Education make and implement policies, goals, and objectives for a school district. While boards of education do not run the day to day workings of a district, they do oversee the overall operation of the district and are responsible for developing and adopting a budget, approving a collective bargaining agreement, and providing adequate facilities and equipment. Most boards of education are elected in November, but some are appointed.

13 How does NJEA decide which candidates to support? By supporting candidates for public offices who believe in public schools and public school employees, we can make sure that we are empowering the right people to make these decisions for us. Regardless of whether the election is for federal, state or local offices, all decisions to endorse candidates are made solely by NJEA members. In each case, candidates are given the opportunity to share their views by filling out a questionnaire and/or meeting with a local interview team of NJEA members that reflects the diversity of our membership. The local interview team votes on whether to recommend can- didates for endorsement. NJEA PAC Operating Committee In state elections, the recommendations of the local interview team are considered and voted upon by the NJEA PAC Operat- ing Committee. This is a committee made up of 125 NJEA mem- bers currently serving our association as an NJEA officer, county president, or as a member of NJEA’s Executive, Government Relations, or Congressional Contact committees. The New Jersey Student Education Association (NJSEA) president, as well as sever- al New Jersey Retirees’ Education Association (NJREA) represen- tatives, also serve on the NJEA PAC Operating Committee. 14 In federal elections, the NJEA PAC Operating Committee uses the same process to recommend candidates for final approval to the NEA Fund for Children and Public Education. ★ Local and county associations can make endorsements in races within their jurisdiction if they get approval from their membership to initiate the process, create a screening commit- tee that is inclusive of the entire association, and give all major party candidates the opportunity to be screened. Upon making an endorsement, presidents or LAT chairs can request assis- tance for endorsed candidates on their web apps on njea.org. How can you influence elected and appointed officials? Join your LAT Become a member of your local Legislative Action Team (LAT). LATs are a network of NJEA members at the county and local levels who communicate legislative and political information to decision makers as well as to their fellow NJEA members. To attend an LAT, contact the county association. Find their information at actioncenter.njea.org/lat Support NJEA PAC Members can support NJEA PAC in three ways: Contribute. Support NJEA PAC-endorsed candidates at the polls. Volunteer to support pro-education candidates running for office. 15 Why contribute to NJEA PAC? NJEA PAC funds come solely from the voluntary con- tributions of our members. A strong PAC fund helps us build relationships with decision makers and advance our issues with poli- cymakers. Why follow the recommenda- tions of NJEA PAC? Decisions are made by members, not NJEA officers or staff. Endorsements are nonpartisan. Candidates are put through a thorough vetting process and asked tough questions by NJEA mem- bers. Endorsements are based entirely upon issues important to public education and public school employees.

16 How can you work for PAC- endorsed candidates? Every election cycle, NJEA members volunteer to help elect NJEA PAC-endorsed candidates, whether at the state or federal level. Volunteers typically make phone calls, write post cards, or deliver literature to other members. To join the effort, contact your local or county association. How can you contribute to NJEA PAC? If you wish to begin contributing to PAC, request an APD (that means “automatic payroll deduction”) form from your local leader or building rep. This will allow your contribution to be deducted automatically from your paycheck each month. Figure out an amount you can afford to give. We’re asking for a contribution of at least $3 a month. Remember, you’re paying five dollars for a cup of coffee. Fill it out, sign it and send it to: NJEA PAC c/o Beneficial Bank P.O. Box 13661 , PA 19101-3661 Already giving to PAC? Please consider increasing your contribution. 17 Stay informed Connect through text messaging. To receive text messages from NJEA on hot topics and issues that matter to you, text UNITY to 738674 on your mobile phone. Have an issue that you’re passionate about? After you opt in, text one of our keywords such as PENSION, ESP, TESTING, HIGHER ED or CHANGE (for our political campaigns) to 738674 to receive specialized messages on these important topics. Make sure NJEA has your current personal email address on file so you never miss an important update. Sign in to njea.org using your PIN or email and password. Go to your profile and verify your information. Read the NJEA Review. Learn more about the issues, the players and NJEA’s plan of action. Visit actioncenter.njea.org to find out what you need to know and what you need to do! Go to the Action Center to access NJEA position statements on pending legislation, information on current issues and to take action to protect public education and public school employees. Use social media to connect and advocate! NJEA’s Insta- gram account @insta-njea, Facebook page, New Jersey Education Association, and Twitter, @NJEA, give you the links and news to help every NJEA member, parent and voter in the state understand the impact that policy 18 decisions have on our students and our communities. Attend your county’s legislative dinner 2018 Legislative Dinners Learn about hot educational issues, meet your state lawmak- ers and share your thoughts about making public education even better. For further details, contact your county edu- cation association office, county association president or county government relations chairperson. County Date Location Atlantic March 6 The Carriage House 25 S. Pitney Road, Galloway

Bergen March 21 The Venetian 546 River Drive, Garfield

Burlington April 30 The Merion 1901 Route 130 South Cinnaminson

Camden March 21 The Mansion 3000 Main Street Voorhees

Cape May April 19 Grand Hotel 1045 Beach Avenue Cape May 19 County Date Location Cumberland April 11 The Greenview Inn 4049 Italia Avenue Vineland

Essex March 14 Nanina's In the Park 540 Mill St. Belleville

Gloucester/ March 13 Nicolosi’s, 1 Hessian Ave. Salem Woodbury

Hudson May 9 Meadowlands Plaza Hotel 40 Wood Ave., Secaucus

Hunterdon/ April 17 The Farmhouse at the Somerset Grand Colonial 86 Route 173 West, Hampton

Mercer March 20 Mercer Oaks 725 Village Road West Windsor

Middlesex May 9 Pines Manor 2085 Route 27, Edison

Monmouth April 25 Double Tree Hotel (The Sterling Ballroom) 700 Hope Road, Tinton Falls 20 County Date Location Morris May 1 Birchwood Manor 111 Jefferson Rd. Whippany

Ocean May 3 Ramada Toms River Inn 2373 Highway 9 Toms River

Passaic March 6 The Brownstone 351 W. Broadway, Paterson

Salem/ March 13 Nicolosi’s, 1 Hessian Ave. Gloucester Woodbury

Somerset/ April 17 The Farmhouse at the Hunterdon Grand Colonial 86 Route 173 West, Hampton

Sussex April 17 Perona Farms 350 Andover Sparta Rd. Andover Twp.

Union April 12 The Westwood 438 North Avenue Garwood

Warren April 11 Hawk Pointe 4 Clubhouse Drive Washington 21 Contact your lawmakers about pending legislation Tips for contacting your lawmakers Writing a letter or email: the most effective letters and emails are individually written and personalized rather than form letters simply signed and sent. However, it is critical that you double-check your spelling and punctuation—as educators you are held to high standards. Address your letter to “The Honorable ______.” If you want a response, be sure to include your return address. In the salutation of your letter, refer to the individual as Governor, Lt. Governor, Senator, Assemblyman/ Assemblywoman, or Representative. Be sure to mention your full name, address and position in the public schools. Identify yourself as either a resident of, or an employee who works in the legislator’s district, or as a member of an organization interested in the legislation. If you are writing in regard to a specific bill, identify it by number and title in your letter. State your position (support, oppose, wish to amend). Please remember to THANK the lawmaker for considering your view. Limit your letter to a single subject or piece of legisla- tion – and only one page. Making a phone call: identify yourself 22 (name, address, your school and position). You do not need to speak directly with the lawmaker. Speaking with his or her legislative aide is a very effective way of getting your point across. Always ask for the name and position of the person to whom you are speaking. If you are calling about a specific bill, be sure to use the proper name and number. Be sure to ask for the legisla- tor’s position. Remember to listen as well as speak and offer to send addi- tional information supporting your opinion, if appropriate. THANK the person for speaking with you. You can also use Facebook or Twitter to communicate directly with legislators. See Page 38 for the district locator and roster followed by lawmakers and their contact information. For information on contacting State Board members about proposed changes to regulations, see Page 50. Vote! Resources for voters Find your polling place: voter.njsvrs.com/PublicAccess/jsp/PollPlace/PollPlaceSearch.jsp Voter registration: state.nj.us/state/elections/voting-information.html Vote by mail: state.nj.us/state/elections/voting-information-vote-by-mail.html N.J. Division of Elections: njelections.org 23 NJEA officers

Marie Blistan, president (center), Sean M. Spiller, vice president (left), Steve Beatty, secretary-treasurer (right) When you are an NJEA member you stand with more than 200,000 people who share your values across the state – and together, we make great things happen.

24 Meet some of the NJEA leaders and staff working to help you make a difference in our state NJEA Executive Director's Office Edward J. Richardson Steve Swetsky Executive Director Assistant Executive Director NEA Directors NEA Directors advocate for NJEA members on NEA policy and at the federal level. There are 11 NEA Directors who represent New Jersey, including two At-Large members. Gayle Faulkner Kimberly Scott Hunterdon, Somerset, Warren Essex James Frazier (At-Large) Ann Margaret Shannon Camden, Passaic Monmouth, Union Anita Kober Marilyn Weeks Ryan Hudson, Sussex Middlesex, Ocean Deanna Nicosia-Jones Vacancy Atlantic, Cape May, Gloucester, Salem NEA Director Alternates Richard D'Avanzo Andrew Policastro Ryan Griffin Bergen, Morris Jack Kimple Ashanti Rankin (At-Large) Cumberland Christine Sampson-Clark Burlington, Mercer 25 NJEA Government Relations Division

NJEA Director of Government Relations Ginger Gold Schnitzer (center) leads lobbyists Beth Schroeder Buonsante, Mike Flynn, Osomo Thomas, Francine Pfeffer, Sean Hadley, Mike Giglio, Marybeth Beichert and Anna Hanzes.

NJEA’s Government Relations (GR) Division coordinates NJEA’s legislative activities and political campaigns and is re- sponsible for monitoring the functions of government depart- ments, bureaus and agencies. The GR Division analyzes and reports on legislation, testifies before legislative committees and executive agencies, coordinates state and federal lobby- ing efforts, provides legislative and political action training to members, and organizes members for legislative and political action. GR staff assists counties in conducting Legislative Action Team meetings and works to help NJEA members

26 develop strong and positive relationships with elected officials at all levels of government. Division staff also coordinate NJEA’s Political Leadership Academy program, which provides members with the tools and information they need to run for political office.

NJEA 609-599-4561 ext. email Ginger Gold Schnitzer 2363 [email protected] Marybeth Beichert 2247 [email protected] Beth Schroeder Buonsante 2447 [email protected] Mike Flynn 2328 [email protected] Mike Giglio 2452 [email protected] Sean Hadley 2344 [email protected] Anna Hanzes 2343 [email protected] Mary Kemery 2327 [email protected] Carol McWilliams 2266 [email protected] Sabrina Moore 2395 [email protected] Francine Pfeffer 2326 [email protected] Christie Procell 2258 [email protected] Liz Rylak 2358 [email protected] Iris Star 2249 [email protected] Osomo Thomas 2273 [email protected]

27 NJEA Government Relations Committee The NJEA Government Relations Committee lobbies state legislators and other political leaders and chairs screening commit- tees in New Jersey legislative races.

Christina Dare...... Chair Debra Steineder, Melissa Tomlinson...... Atlantic Howard Lipoff, Michael Ryan...... Bergen Patricia Bland, Tamara Gross...... Burlington Beverly Engelbert, Jeff Lanzilotta...... Camden 28 Tammi Jean McGarrigle, Carol Sabo...... Cape May Charlene Cheli, William Hartman...... Cumberland Jacqui Greadington, Peter Blodnik...... Essex Christina Dare, Ryan Griffin...... Gloucester Frank Mazzone, Donna Mirabelli...... Hudson Lynn Szczeck...... Hunterdon Grace Rarich, Lisa Rizziello...... Mercer Susan Pazinko, Vacancy...... Middlesex Mary O’Keefe, Daniel Rodrick...... Monmouth Brian Adams, Mark Eckert...... Morris Susan Morgan, Elaine White...... Ocean Dennis Carroll, Angela Coxen...... Passaic Colleen Gilmartin, Kenneth Buck...... Salem Daniel Epstein, Henry Goodhue...... Somerset Susan Sawey...... Sussex Nancy Lucas-Miller, Franklin Stebbins...... Union Vacancy...... Warren Charles Sontag, Michael Frank...... Higher Ed Susan Maurer...... NJREA Patricia Kebrdle...... Congressional Contact Cmte. chair Francine Pfeffer...... staff contact

29 NJEA Congressional Contact Committee

The NJEA Congressional Contact Committee maintains contact with New Jersey’s congressional delegation and chairs screening committees in congressional races. Patricia Kebrdle...... Chairperson Madeline Avery ...... Atlantic Debra Kwapniewski, Cynthia Lota...... Bergen Patricia Bland...... Burlington Beth Egan...... Camden

30 Vacancy ...... Cape May Donna Grasso ...... Cumberland Jennifer Bailey, Brian Rock...... Essex Laurie Boyle...... Gloucester Rosanne Versaci...... Hudson Edward Dubroski...... Hunterdon Joseph Cifelli...... Mercer Jennifer Herrick, Vacancy...... Middlesex James Weldon, Jr., Chris Collins...... Monmouth Laurie Schorno...... Morris Mike Mannion...... Ocean Ryan Cohen...... Passaic Jesse Stemberger...... Salem Theresa Fuller...... Somerset Vicky Smith...... Sussex Diane Lee, Diego Alvear...... Union Valerie Reynolds...... Warren Mecheline Farhat...... Higher Education Carol Friedrich...... NJREA Christina Dare...... GR Cmte. Chairperson Sean Hadley, Esq...... staff contact

31 Meet the New Jersey Retirees’ Education Association

L-R: Walter Krichling Jr., Kitty Sausa, Judy Perkins, Dianne Papadinec, and Joan Wright

NJREA is dedicated to improving the quality of life for retired educational personnel. As the daytime face of NJEA, our NJREA leaders work with NJEA & NEA to organize and keep retired members informed, pass beneficial state and federal legislation, and get friends of the educational community elected.

32 Judy Perkins...... President Walter Krichling Jr...... First Vice President Joan Wright...... Second Vice President Kitty Sausa...... Secretary Dianne Papadinec...... Treasurer Rosemarie Jankowski...... NJEA DA Representative Joanne Palladino...... NJEA DA Representative Roger Baker...... NJEA DA Representative T. Charles Taylor...... Minority Representative Barbara James...... DA Alternate Representative Susan Jaysnovitch...... DA Alternate Representative Gloria Cook...... DA Alternate Representative

33 NJREA Government Relations Committee

The members of the NJREA Government Relations Commit- tee lobby state legislators and other political leaders, serve on screening committees for state and federal races, and organize members in political activities for endorsed candidates. Susan Maurer...... Chairperson Carol Friedrich...... Asst. Chairperson NJREA GR COMMITTEE – NORTH Terry Trigg-Scales...... Coordinator Tim McGrail...... Asst. Coordinator Janet Bischak, Rita Sellars...... Bergen Brenda Hofler-Battle, A. Patricia Adubato.... Essex Karen Babinski, Elba Perez-Cinciarelli...... Hudson

34 Ginny Osborne, Tim McGrail...... Morris Susan Deile, Sophia Jones...... Passaic Elaine Badgley, Carol Hoernle...... Sussex Carol Mertz, Patricia Kollar...... Warren NJREA GR COMMITTEE – CENTRAL Carol Cousins...... Coordinator Ron Burd...... Asst. Coordinator Vicki Fox, Brenda Simpson...... Hunterdon Johanna Capasso, Thomas Harrington...... Mercer Karen Rubio, Jennifer Kyle...... Middlesex Barbara Coumbe-Reilly, Len Sobel...... Monmouth Gloria Dix-Adkinson, Walter Preston...... Ocean Robert Kapp, Skip Emanuelli...... Somerset Len Sobel, Theresa Kennedy...... Union NJREA GR COMMITTEE – SOUTH Anne Doyle...... Coordinator Susan Ronca...... Asst. Coordinator Natalie Fisher, Kathy Zeigenfus...... Atlantic Toni Guerra, Cheryl Friedman...... Burlington Susan Ronca, Dorothy Blindenbacher...... Camden Jerry Roth, vacancy...... Cape May Charles Griffiths, Sandra Zaccaria...... Cumberland Linda Behm, Barbara Ryder-Haase...... Gloucester Pam McNamee, Marilyn Mortimer...... Salem Beth Schroeder Buonsante...... staff contact

35 Executive Branch

Governor Phil Murphy (D) Office of the Governor 225 W. State St. P.O. Box 001 Trenton, NJ 08625 609-292-6000 state.nj.us/governor/

Lieutenant Governor Sheila Y. Oliver (D) P.O. Box 800 Trenton, NJ 08625 609-292-6420 state.nj.us/governor/lt/

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Assembly Speaker Senate President (D) Stephen M. Sweeney (D)

Assembly Senate Majority Leader Majority Leader Lou Greenwald (D) (D)

Assembly Senate Minority Leader Minority Leader Jon Brannick (R) Thomas H. Kean, Jr. (R)

37 Congressional/ Legislative district index Your congressional district denotes your representation in Washington, D.C., while the legislative district refers to state lawmakers in Trenton. Atlantic C L Bogota 5 37 Midland Park 5 40 Carlstadt 9 36 Montvale 5 39 Absecon 2 2 Cliffside Park 9 36 Moonachie 9 36 Atlantic City 2 2 Closter 5 39 New Milford 5 38 Brigantine 2 2 Cresskill 9 37 North Arlington 9 36 Buena 2 2 Demarest 5 39 Northvale 5 37 Buena Vista 2 2 Dumont 5 39 Norwood 5 39 Corbin City 2 1 East Rutherford 9 36 Oakland 5 39 Egg Harbor City 2 2 Edgewater 9 32 Old Tappan 5 39 Egg Harbor Twp. 2 2 Elmwood Park 9 35 Oradell 5 38 Estell Manor City 2 1 Emerson 5 39 Palisades Park 9 37 Folsom 2 2 Englewood City 9 37 Paramus 5 38 Galloway Twp. 2 9 Englewood Cliffs 9 37 Park Ridge 5 39 Hamilton Twp. 2 2 Fair Lawn 5 38 Ramsey 5 39 Hammonton Town 2 8 Fairview 8 32 Ridgefield 9 36 Linwood City 2 2 Fort Lee 9 37 Ridgefield Park 9 36 Longport 2 2 Franklin Lakes 5 40 Ridgewood 5 40 Margate City 2 2 Garfield City 9 35 River Edge 5 38 Mullica Twp. 2 2 Glen Rock 5 38 River Vale 5 39 Northfield City 2 2 Hackensack City 5 37 Rochelle Park 5 38 Pleasantville City 2 2 Harrington Park 5 39 Rockleigh 5 37 Port Republic City 2 9 Hasbrouck Heights 9 38 Rutherford 9 36 Somers Point City 2 2 Haworth 5 39 Saddle Brook 9 38 Ventnor City 2 2 Hillsdale 5 39 Saddle River 5 39 Weymouth Twp. 2 1 Ho-Ho-Kus 5 40 South Hackensack 9 36 Bergen C L Leonia 9 37 Teaneck 5, 9 37 Little Ferry 9 36 Tenafly 9 37 Allendale 5 40 Lodi 5 38 Teterboro 9 36 Alpine 5 37 Lyndhurst 9 36 Upper Saddle River5 39 Bergenfield 5 38 Mahwah 5 39 Waldwick 5 40 38 Maywood 5 38 Wallington 9 36 Washington 5 39 Tabernacle 3 9 Voorhees 1 6 Westwood 5 39 Washington 2 9 Waterford 2 8 Woodcliff Lake 5 39 Westampton 3 8 Winslow 1 4 Wood-Ridge 9 36 Willingboro 3 7 Woodlynne 1 5 Wyckoff 5 40 Woodland 3 8 Wrightstown 3 12 Cape May C L Burlington C L All municipalities 2 1 Camden C L Bass River 2 9 Cumberland C L Beverly 3 7 Audubon 1 5 Bordentown City 3 7 Audubon Park 1 5 Bridgeton 2 3 Bordentown Twp. 3 7 Barrington 1 5 Commercial 2 1 Burlington City 3 7 Bellmawr 1 5 Deerfield 2 3 Burlington Twp. 3 7 Berlin Boro 1 8 Downe 2 1 Chesterfield 3 12 Berlin Twp. 1 6 Fairfield 2 1 Cinnaminson 3 7 Brooklawn 1 5 Greenwich 2 1 Delanco 3 7 Camden 1 5 Hopewell 2 1 Delran 3 7 Cherry Hill 1 6 Lawrence 2 1 Eastampton 3 8 Chesilhurst 1 4 Maurice River 2 1 Edgewater Park 3 7 Clementon 1 4 Millville 2 1 Evesham 3 8 Collingswood 1 6 Shiloh 2 1 Fieldsboro 3 7 Gibbsboro 1 6 Stow Creek 2 1 Florence 3 7 Gloucester 1 4 Upper Deerfield 2 3 Hainesport 3 8 Gloucester City 1 5 Vineland 2 1 Lumberton 3 8 Haddon Heights 1 5 Essex C L Mansfield 3 8 Haddon Twp. 1 6 Belleville 8 29 Maple Shade 1 6 Haddonfield 1 6 Bloomfield 10, 11 28 Medford 3 8 Hi-Nella 1 6 Caldwell 11 27 Medford Lakes 3 8 Laurel Springs 1 4 Cedar Grove 11 40 Moorestown 3 7 Lawnside 1 5 East Orange 10 34 Mount Holly 3 8 Lindenwold 1 4 Essex Fells 11 27 Mount Laurel 3 7 Magnolia 1 5 Fairfield 11 26 New Hanover 3 12 Merchantville 1 6 Glen Ridge 10 28 North Hanover 3 12 Mount Ephraim 1 5 Irvington 10 28 Palmyra 1 7 Oaklyn 1 6 Livingston 11 27 Pemberton Boro 3 8 Pennsauken 1 6 Maplewood 10 27 Pemberton Twp. 3 8 Pine Hill 1 8 Millburn 7 27 Riverside 3 7 Pine Valley 1 8 Montclair 10, 11 34 Riverton 3 7 Runnemede 1 5 Newark 8, 10 28 Shamong 3 8 Somerdale 1 6 29 Southampton 3 8 Stratford 1 6

Springfield 3 8 Tavistock 1 6 39

North Caldwell 11 26 Hoboken 8 33 Hightstown 12 14 Nutley 11 28 Jersey City 8, 10 31, 33 Hopewell Boro 12 15 Orange 10 34 Kearny 8, 9 32 Hopewell Twp. 12 15 Roseland 11 27 North Bergen 8 32 Lawrence 12 15 South Orange 10 27 Secaucus 9 32 Pennington 12 15 Verona 11 26 Union City 8 33 Princeton Boro 12 16 West Caldwell 11 26 Weehawken 8 33 Princeton Twp. 12 16 West Orange 10, 11 27 West New York 8 32 Robbinsville 4 14 Trenton 12 15 Gloucester C L Hunterdon C L West Windsor 12 15 Clayton 2 3 Alexandria 7 23 Deptford 1 5 Bethlehem 7 23 Middlesex C L East Greenwich 1, 2 3 Bloomsbury 7 23 Carteret 6 19 Elk 2 3 Califon 7 23 Cranbury 12 14 Franklin 2 3 Clinton 7 23 Dunellen 12 22 Glassboro 1 3 Clinton Twp. 7 23 East Brunswick 12 18 Greenwich 1 3 Delaware 7 16 Edison 6 18 Harrison 2 5 East Amwell 7 15 Helmetta 12 18 Logan 1 3 Flemington 7 16 Highland Park 6 18 Mantua 2 5 Franklin 7 23 Jamesburg 12 14 Monroe 1 4 Frenchtown 7 23 Metuchen 6 18 National Park 1 3 Glen Gardner 7 23 Middlesex 12 22 Newfield 2 3 Hampton 7 23 Milltown 12 17 Paulsboro 1 3 High Bridge 7 23 Monroe 12 14 Pitman 2 4 Holland 7 23 New Brunswick 6 17 South Harrison 2 3 Kingwood 7 23 North Brunswick 12 17 Swedesboro 2 3 Lambertville 7 15 Old Bridge 6, 12 12 Washington 1 4 Lebanon Boro 7 23 Perth Amboy 6 19 Wenonah 1 5 Lebanon Twp. 7 23 Piscataway 6 17 West Deptford 1 3 Milford 7 23 Plainsboro 12 14 Westville 1 5 Raritan 7 16 Sayreville 6 19 Woodbury 1 5 Readington 7 16 South Amboy 6 19 Woodbury Heights 1 3 Stockton 7 16 South Brunswick 12 16 Woolwich 2 3 Tewksbury 7 23 South Plainfield 6 18 Union 7 23 South River 12 18 Hudson C L West Amwell 7 15 Spotswood 12 14 Bayonne 8, 10 31 Woodbridge 6 19 East Newark 8 32 Mercer C L Guttenberg 8 32 East Windsor 12 14 Monmouth C L Harrison 8 32 Ewing 12 15 Aberdeen 6 13 40 Hamilton 4 14 Allenhurst 6 11 Allentown 4 12 Shrewsbury Boro 4 11 Pequannock 11 40 Asbury Park 6 11 Shrewsbury Twp. 4 11 Randolph 11 25 Atlantic Highlands 6 13 Spring Lake 4 30 Riverdale 11 40 Avon-by-the-Sea 4 30 Spring Lake Heights4 30 Rockaway Boro 11 25 Belmar 4 30 Tinton Falls 4 11 Rockaway Twp. 11 26 Bradley Beach 4 30 Union Beach 6 13 Roxbury 7 25 Brielle 4 30 Upper Freehold 4 12 Victory Gardens 11 25 Colts Neck 4 11 Wall 4 30 Washington 7 25 Deal 6 11 West Long Branch 6 11 Wharton 7 25 Eatontown 4 11 Morris C L Englishtown 4 12 Ocean C L Fair Haven 4 13 Boonton Town 11 25 Barnegat 3 9 Farmingdale 4 30 Boonton Twp. 11 25 Bamegat Light 2 9 Butler 11 26 Freehold Boro 4 11 Bay Head 4 10 Chatham Boro 11 21 Freehold Twp. 4 11 Beach Haven 2 9 Chatham Twp. 11 27 Hazlet 6 13 Beachwood 3 9 Chester Boro 7 25 Highlands 6 13 Berkeley 3 9 Chester Twp. 7 25 Holmdel 4 13 Brick 3 10 Denville 11 25 Howell 4 30 Eagleswood 2 9 Dover Town 7 25 Interlaken 6 11 Harvey Cedars 2 9 East Hanover 11 27 Island Heights 3 10 Keansburg 6 13 Florham Park 11 27 Keyport 6 13 Jackson 4 12 Hanover 11 27 Lacey Twp. 3 9 Lake Como 4 30 Harding 11 27 Little Silver 4 13 Lakehurst 4 10 Jefferson 11 26 Lakewood 4 30 Loch Arbour 6 11 Kinnelon 11 26 Long Branch 6 11 Lavallette 3 10 Lincoln Park 11 26 Little Egg Harbor 2 9 Manalapan 4 12 Long Hill 7 21 Manasquan 4 30 Long Beach 2 9 Madison 11 27 Manchester 4 10 Marlboro 6 13 Mendham Boro 11 25 Matawan 6 12 Mantoloking 3 10 Mendham Twp. 11 25 Ocean 3 9 Middletown 4, 6 13 Mine Hill 7 25 Millstone 4 12 Ocean Gate 3 9 Montville 11 26 Pine Beach 3 9 Monmouth Beach 6 13 Morris 11 25 Neptune City 4 11 Plumsted 4 12 Morris Plains 11 26 Point Pleasant 3, 4 30 Neptune Twp. 4 11 Morristown 11 25 Ocean Twp. 4 11 Point Pleasant Mount Arlington 7 25 Beach 4 10 Oceanport 6 13 Mountain Lakes 11 25 Red Bank 4 11 Seaside Heights 3 10 Mount Olive 7 24 Seaside Park 3 9 Roosevelt 4 12 Netcong 7 25 Rumson 4 13 Parsippany Sea Bright 6 13 -Troy Hills 11 26 41 Sea Girt 4 30 Ship Bottom 2 9 Millstone 7 16 Fanwood 12 22 South Toms River 3 9 Montgomery 7 16 Garwood 7 21 Stafford 2, 3 9 North Plainfield 7 22 Hillside 10 20 Surf City 2 9 Peapack-Gladstone7 23 Kenilworth 7 21 Toms River 3 10 Raritan 7 23 Linden 10 22 Tuckerton 2 9 Rocky Hill 7 16 Mountainside 7 21 Passaic C L Somerville 7 16 New Providence 7 21 S. Bound Brook 12 23 Plainfield 12 22 Bloomingdale 11 39 Warren 7 21 Rahway 10 22 Clifton 9 34 Watchung 7 21 Roselle 10 20 Haledon 9 35 Roselle Park 10 21 Hawthorne 9 38 Sussex C L Scotch Plains 7, 12 22 Little Falls 11 40 Andover Boro 5 24 Springfield 7 21 North Haledon 11 35 Andover Twp. 5 24 Summit 7 21 Passaic 9 36 Branchville 5 24 Union 7, 10 20 Paterson 9 35 Byram 11 24 Westfield 7 21 Pompton Lakes 11 40 Frankford 5 24 Winfield 7 22 Prospect Park 9 35 Franklin 5 24 Ringwood 5 39 Fredon 5 24 Warren C L Totowa 11 40 Green 5 24 Allamuchy 5 24 Wanaque 11 39 Hamburg 5 24 Wayne 11 40 Alpha 7 23 Hampton 5 24 Belvidere 5 24 West Milford 5 26 Hardyston 5 24 Woodland Park 11 40 Blairstown 5 24 Hopatcong 11 24 Franklin 7 23 Salem C L Lafayefte 5 24 Frelinghuysen 5 24 Montague 5 24 All municipalities 2 3 Greenwich 7 23 Newton 5 24 Hackettstown 5 23 Somerset C L Ogdensburg 11 24 Hardwick 5 24 Sandyston 5 24 Bedminster 7 23 Harmony 7 23 Sparta 11 24 Bemards 7 21 Hope 5 24 Stanhope 11 24 Bernardsville 7 25 Independence 5 24 Stillwater 5 24 Bound Brook 12 23 Knowlton 5 24 Sussex 5 24 Branchburg 7 16 Liberty 5 24 Vernon 5 24 Bridgewater 7 23 Lopatcong 7 23 Walpack 5 24 Far Hills 7 21 Mansfield 5 23 Wantage 5 24 Franklin 12 17 Oxford 5 24 Green Brook 7 22 Union C L Phillipsburg 7 23 Hillsborough 7 16 Pohatcong 7 23 Berkeley Heights 7 21 Washington Boro 5 23 Manville 12 16 Clark 7 22 Washington Twp. 5 23 42 Cranford 7 21 White 5 24 Elizabeth 8 20 State lawmakers 1st LD Cape May & parts of Atlantic & Cumberland SENATE: , (D) [email protected] ASSEMBLY:  Bob Andrzejczak, (D) [email protected] Bruce Land, (D) [email protected] 2nd LD Parts of Atlantic County SENATE: Chris Brown, (R) [email protected] ASSEMBLY:  , (D) [email protected] Vincent Mazzeo, (D) [email protected] 3rd LD Salem & parts of Cumberland & Gloucester SENATE: Stephen Sweeney, (D) [email protected] ASSEMBLY: John Burzichelli, (D) [email protected] , (D) [email protected] 4th LD Parts of Camden & Gloucester SENATE: Fred H. Madden Jr., (D) [email protected] ASSEMBLY:  Paul Moriarty, (D) [email protected] Gabriela M. Mosquera, (D) [email protected] 5th LD Parts of Camden & Gloucester SENATE: Nilsa Cruz Perez, (D) [email protected] ASSEMBLY:  , (D) [email protected] Arthur Barclay, (D) [email protected] 6th LD Parts of Burlington & Camden SENATE: , (D) [email protected] ASSEMBLY:  Pamela R. Lampitt, (D) [email protected] , (D) [email protected] 7th LD Parts of Burlington County SENATE: , (D) [email protected] ASSEMBLY: Herbert Conaway Jr., (D) [email protected] Carol Murphy, (D) [email protected] 43 8th LD Parts of Atlantic, Burlington & Camden SENATE: Dawn Marie Addiego, (R) [email protected] ASSEMBLY:  , (R) [email protected] Ryan Peters, (R) [email protected] 9th LD Parts of Atlantic, Burlington & Ocean SENATE: Christopher Connors, (R) [email protected] ASSEMBLY: DiAnne C. Gove, (R) [email protected] Brian Rumpf, (R) [email protected] 10th LD Parts of Ocean County SENATE: Jim Holzapfel, (R) [email protected] ASSEMBLY:  Gregory McGuckin, (R) [email protected] David Wolfe, (R) [email protected] 11th LD Parts of Monmouth SENATE: , (D) [email protected] ASSEMBLY: JoAnn Downey, (D) [email protected] , (D) [email protected] 12th LD Parts of Burlington, Middlesex, Monmouth & Ocean SENATE: Samuel Thompson, (R) [email protected] ASSEMBLY:  Ronald Dancer, (R) [email protected] Robert Clifton, (R) [email protected] 13th LD Monmouth County SENATE: Declan O’Scanlon, (R) [email protected] ASSEMBLY:  Amy Handlin, (R) [email protected] Serena DiMaso, (R) [email protected] 14th LD Parts of Mercer & Middlesex SENATE: Linda Greenstein, (D) [email protected] ASSEMBLY:  Daniel R. Benson, (D) [email protected] Wayne DeAngelo, (D) [email protected] 44 15th LD Parts of Hunterdon & Mercer SENATE: , (D) [email protected] ASSEMBLY: Reed Gusciora, (D) [email protected] Vacancy 16th LD Parts of Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex & Somerset SENATE:  Christopher Bateman, (R) [email protected] ASSEMBLY:  , (D) [email protected] , (D) [email protected] 17th LD Parts of Middlesex & Somerset SENATE: Bob Smith, (D) [email protected] ASSEMBLY:  , (D) [email protected] Joseph Egan, (D) [email protected] 18th LD Part of Middlesex County SENATE: Patrick Diegnan, (D) [email protected] ASSEMBLY: Nancy Pinkin (D), [email protected] Robert J. Karabinchak (D), [email protected] 19th LD Part of Middlesex County SENATE: Joseph Vitale, (D) [email protected] ASSEMBLY:  Craig Coughlin, (D) [email protected] , (D) [email protected] 20th LD Part of Union County SENATE: , (D) [email protected] ASSEMBLY:  Jamel C. Holley, (D) [email protected] , (D) [email protected] 21st LD Parts of Morris, Somerset & Union SENATE: Thomas Kean, Jr., (R) [email protected] ASSEMBLY: Jon Bramnick, (R) [email protected] Nancy F. Munoz, (R) [email protected] 45 22nd LD Parts of Middlesex, Somerset, & Union SENATE: Nicholas P. Scutari, (D) [email protected] ASSEMBLY: Jerry Green, (D) [email protected] James J. Kennedy, (D) [email protected] 23rd LD Parts of Hunterdon, Somerset & Warren SENATE: Michael J. Doherty, (R) [email protected] ASSEMBLY:  John DiMaio, (R) [email protected] , (R) [email protected] 24th LD Sussex County & parts of Morris & Warren SENATE: Steven Oroho, (R) [email protected] ASSEMBLY:  Harold Wirths, (R) [email protected] , (R) [email protected] 25th LD Parts of Morris & Somerset SENATE: Anthony R. Bucco, (R) [email protected] ASSEMBLY:  Anthony M. Bucco, (R) [email protected] , (R) [email protected] 26th LD Parts of Essex, Morris & Passaic SENATE: Joe Pennacchio, (R) [email protected] ASSEMBLY:  BettyLou DeCroce, (R) [email protected] , (R) [email protected] 27th LD Parts of Essex & Morris SENATE: , (D) [email protected] ASSEMBLY:  Mila M. Jasey, (D) [email protected] John McKeon, (D) [email protected] 28th LD Parts of Essex County SENATE: , (D) [email protected] ASSEMBLY:  Ralph Caputo, (D) [email protected] 46 , (D) [email protected] 29th LD Parts of Essex County SENATE: M. , (D) [email protected] ASSEMBLY:  , (D) [email protected] , (D) [email protected] 30th LD Parts of Monmouth & Ocean SENATE: Robert Singer, (R) [email protected] ASSEMBLY:  Sean Kean, (R) [email protected] Edward Thomson, (R) [email protected] 31st LD Parts of Hudson County SENATE: , (D) [email protected] ASSEMBLY:  Nicholas Chiaravalloti, (D) [email protected] Angela McKnight, (D) [email protected] 32nd LD Parts of Bergen & Hudson SENATE: , (D) [email protected] ASSEMBLY:  , (D) [email protected] Angelica Jimenez, (D) [email protected] 33rd LD Parts of Hudson County SENATE: Brian P. Stack, (D) [email protected] ASSEMBLY:  Annette Chaparro, (D) [email protected] , (D) [email protected] 34th LD Parts of Essex & Passaic SENATE: Nia Gill, (D) [email protected] ASSEMBLY:  Sheila Y. Oliver, (D) [email protected] Thomas Giblin, (D) [email protected] 35th LD Parts of Bergen & Passaic SENATE: , (D) [email protected] ASSEMBLY:  Shavonda Sumter, (D) [email protected] Benjie Wimberly, (D) [email protected] 47 36th LD Parts of Bergen & Passaic SENATE: , (D) [email protected] ASSEMBLY: , (D) [email protected] Marlene Caride, (D) [email protected] 37th LD Parts of Bergen County SENATE: Loretta Weinberg, (D) [email protected] ASSEMBLY:  Valerie Vainieri Huttle, (D) [email protected] Gordon Johnson, (D) [email protected] 38th LD Parts of Bergen & Passaic SENATE: Robert M. Gordon, (D) [email protected] ASSEMBLY: Timothy Eustace, (D) [email protected] , (D) [email protected] 39th LD Parts of Bergen and Passaic SENATE: Gerald Cardinale, (R) [email protected] ASSEMBLY: , (R) [email protected] , (R) [email protected] 40th LD Parts of Bergen, Essex, Morris & Passaic SENATE: , (R) [email protected] ASSEMBLY:  Christopher DePhillips, (R) [email protected] Kevin J. Rooney, (R) [email protected] Federal lawmakers Robert Menendez (D) (D) One Gateway Center, 11th Fl One Gateway Center, 23rd Fl. Newark, NJ 07102 Newark, NJ 07102 973-645-3030 973-639-8700 528 Hart Senate Office Bldg. 359 Dirksen Senate Office Bldg. Washington, DC 20510-3003 Washington, DC 20510-3003 48 202-224-4744 202-224-3224 menendez.senate.gov booker.senate.gov Representatives District 7 Leonard Lance (R) 425 North Ave. East (D) District 1 Donald Norcross Westfield, NJ 07090 10 Melrose Ave., Suite 210 908-518-7733 Cherry Hill, NJ 08003 lance.house.gov 856-427-7000 norcross.house.gov District 8 Albio Sires (D) 257 Cornelison Ave., Suite 4408 (R) District 2 Frank LoBiondo Jersey City, NJ 07302 5914 Main St., Suite 103 201-309-0301 Mays Landing, NJ 08330 sires.house.gov 609-625-5008 lobiondo.house.gov District 9 William Pascrell (D) 200 Federal Plaza, Suite 500 (R) District 3 Tom MacArthur Paterson, NJ 07505 33 Washington St. 973-523-5152 Toms River, NJ 08753 pascrell.house.gov 732-569-6495 macarthur.house.gov District 10 Donald Payne Jr. (D) LeRoy F. Smith Jr. (R) District 4 Christopher Smith Public Safety Building 4573 South Broad Street 60 Nelson Place, 14th Fl. Hamilton, NJ 08620 Newark, NJ 07102 609-585-7878 973-645-3213 chrissmith.house.gov payne.house.gov District 5 Josh Gottheimer (D) District 11 Rodney Frelinghuysen (R) 65 Harristown Rd., Suite 104 30 Schuyler Pl., 2nd Fl. Glen Rock, NJ 07452 Morristown, NJ 07960 201-389-1100 973-984-0711 gottheimer.house.gov frelinghuysen.house.gov District 6 Frank Pallone (D) (D) 504 Broadway District 12 Bonnie Watson Coleman 850 Bear Tavern Rd., Suite 201 Long Branch, NJ 07740 Ewing, NJ 08628 732-571-1140 pallone.house.gov 609-883-0026 49 watsoncoleman.house.gov State Board members Contact members of the State Board about proposed regulations Arcelio Aponte, president Middlesex Andrew Mulvihill, vice-president Sussex Mary Beth Berry Hunterdon Elaine Bobrove Camden Fatimah Burnam-Watkins Union Ronald Butcher Gloucester Jack Fornaro Warren Mary Elizabeth Gazi Somerset Kathy A. Goldenberg Burlington Nedd James Johnson, Ed.D. Salem Ernest Lepore Hudson Joseph Ricca, Jr., Ed.D. Morris Sylvia Sylvia-Cioffi Monmouth Interested in learning more about current members' backgrounds? Please go to state.nj.us/education/sboe. Tips for contacting the State Board Writing a letter: the most effective letters are individually written or typed rather than form letters you simply sign. However, it is critical that you double-check your spelling and punctuation – as educators you are held to high standards.

50 Be sure to mention your full name, address and position in the public schools. Remember that the State Board votes on regulations (education code), not legislation. Cite the specific item of code that you wish to address (e.g. Educator Effectiveness or Special Education). Limit your letter to a single subject or item of code – and only one page. Address the envelope to the State Board of Educa- tion and mail it to: NJDOE, State Board Office, P.O. Box 500, Trenton, NJ 08625-0500. Speaking at a public testimony session: generally, public testimony sessions are held the first Wednesday of every month at 2 p.m. in Trenton. Dates, topics for testimony, and which sessions are “open topic” (held three times a year) are published in advance at state.nj.us/education/sboe. Click "meetings" found on the left side of the page. To speak during a public testimony session, you must register in advance online or call the State Board office at 609-376-3500. Submitting written testimony: if you are unable to attend a public session, you may submit written comments on the topic to be considered by the State Board. Mail it to: NJDOE, State Board Office P.O. Box 500, Trenton, NJ 08625-0500 51 Dates to remember 2018 November School Board, Primary and General Elections 4/2...... Deadline for nomination petitions for primary elec- tions (by 4 p.m.) 5/15...... Voter registration deadline (for June 5 primary elec- tions) 5/29...... Vote by Mail-In Ballot Applications due by mail to county clerk for primary elections 6/4...... Deadline for in-person Mail-In Ballot Applications for primary elections (by 3 p.m.) 6/5...... Deadline for independent candidate nomination petitions for general election (by 4 p.m.) 6/5...... PRIMARY ELECTION DAY 10/16.....Voter registration deadline (for Nov. 6 general election) 10/30.....Vote by Mail-In Ballot Applications due by mail to county clerk for general election 11/5...... Deadline for in-person (by 3 p.m.) Mail-in Ballot Applications for general election (by 3 p.m.) 11/6 ...... GENERAL & SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION DAY These dates are unofficial until certified by the  New Jersey Division of Elections. Check state.nj.us/state/elections regularly for updates. 52 Dates to remember 2018 April School Elections (only districts that did not move their election to November) 2/26...... Deadline for candidates to file nominating peti- tions (by 4 p.m.) 3/27...... Last day to register to vote in school elections 4/10...... Deadline to apply for Mail-In Ballot Applications due by mail to county clerk 4/16...... Deadline for in-person Mail-In Ballot Applications (by 3 p.m.) 4/17...... SCHOOL ELECTION DAY ...... Municipal Nonpartisan Elections 3/5...... Deadline for nomination petitions for municipal nonpartisan elections 4/17...... Voter registration deadline for municipal nonpartisan elections 5/1...... Deadline to apply for Mail-In Ballot Applications due by mail to county clerk 5/7...... Deadline for in-person Mail-In Ballot Applications (by 3 p.m.) 5/8...... MUNICIPAL NONPARTISAN ELECTION DAY

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