Cristina Pinzon

Cristina Pinzon

Education

High school

Jefferson High School

Bachelor's

Montclair State University

Other

Kean University

Personal

Profession

Corporate relations manager

Contact

Personal website

Cristina Pinzon was a candidate for an at-large seat on the Elizabeth School Board in New Jersey. She lost election to the board on November 5, 2013.

Biography

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Pinzon resides in Elizabeth, New Jersey. Pinzon's family emigrated to the United States from Colombia when she was a child, and she graduated from Jefferson High School in New Jersey. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Television with a concentration in political science from Montclair State University. Pinzon has worked in a variety of fields, including education, journalism, and politics. She is employed as a corporate relations manager for United Way of Greater Union County in addition to serving as the Chair of the Elizabeth Housing Authority. At the time of her candidacy, Pinzon was studying for a Master's degree in Public Administration from Kean University.

Elections

2013

See also: Elizabeth Public Schools elections (2013)

Pinzon unsuccessfully ran against eight other candidates for one of three at-large seats in the general election on November 5, 2013.

Results

Elizabeth Public Schools, At-large General Election, 3-year term, 2013
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Nonpartisan	Carlos M. Trujillo Incumbent	18.5%	4,604
	Nonpartisan	Stan Neron	17.8%	4,430
	Nonpartisan	José M. Rodríguez	14.8%	3,685
	Nonpartisan	Stefano Calella Incumbent	14.6%	3,646
	Nonpartisan	Cristina Pinzon	14.4%	3,588
	Nonpartisan	Anthony Padlo Incumbent	14.3%	3,569
	Nonpartisan	Luis F. Rincon	2.1%	531
	Nonpartisan	Maria Da Rassi	2.1%	527
	Nonpartisan	Osment Spencer	1.3%	329
	Nonpartisan	Write-in votes	0.1%	18
Total Votes				24,927
Source: Union County, New Jersey, "UC 2013 General/School Election," November 14, 2013

Funding

Pinzon ran as part of the Election Fund of RNP slate, which reported $47,138.16 in contributions and $44,858.33 in expenditures to the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission.

Endorsements

Pinzon received an official endorsement for her campaign from Elizabeth Mayor J. Christian Bollwage.

Campaign themes

As part of Team iServe, Pinzon shared the following campaign themes with José M. Rodríguez and Stan Neron:

Fiscal Responsibility Minimizing Administrative Costs Balancing the educational budget Ethical Employment Practices Structure Capital Costs Effectively Safer Schools Fully training and equipping the Security Department with annual training. Creating safety seminars for families and children in conjunction with the police department Annual Job reviews for ALL Security Personnel. Increased vigilance and discipline for Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying issues and reporting. More Charar Education Programs in schools No Tolerance Policy for Violent incidents Streamlined communication between schools and parents when incidents occur More transparency on Violence reporting Community Involvement Investing in stronger PTA programs Implementing family strengthening programs Connecting immigrant families with agencies that offer courses in English as a Second Language Ensuring that all schools have qualified Parent and Community Liaisons Creating flexible schedules so that families can participate in various programs Implementing a Family Resource Center that will include social services, referral programs, financial literacy programs, employment and training services, crisis management, technology training, along with programs to helping families understand education today Allowing for schools to be adopted by a local businesses or entrepreneurs. Ensuring that schools become community schools that are open to the public after school hours and on weekends Providing additional community outreach programs Quality Education for ALL Children! Utilizing all Title I funds to ensure that our children’s needs are met Updating curriculum and supplies to support students with special needs Ensuring there is a curriculum in place for the inclusion of all children including students in special education Meeting the proper nutritional requirements for all schools which include breakfast, snacks and lunches

Note: The above quote is from the candidate's website, which may include some typographical or spelling errors.

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See also

• Elizabeth Public Schools, New Jersey
• Elizabeth Public Schools Elections (2013)

External links

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• District page
• Campaign website