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Jeffrey Dynof
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Jeffrey Dynof was a candidate for an at-large seat on the Old Bridge Township Board of Education in New Jersey. He was defeated by Annette Tunyla-Hopman, Nancy M. Mongon and Balwinder Singh on November 5, 2013.
Dynof was elected to a three-year term on the board in 2015.
Biography
Dynof graduated from Old Bridge High School in 2013 and attended Rutgers University at the time of his 2013 campaign, while working as a tutor for students throughout the district.[1] Dynof was appointed to the Old Bridge Environmental Commission by Mayor Owen Henry.[2]
Dynof provided the following statement regarding his tenure on the Environmental Commission to Ballotpedia:
| “ | As an Environmental Commission member, I have worked tirelessly to aid township ecology. I have recruited many volunteers and community groups to participate in projects to beautify the township. I feel that community involvement in such projects serves as a great way to get everyone involved to work toward a positive and beneficial goal. I have also volunteered my time at Cheesequake State Park, where I helped to clean and freshen the nature center that is visited by many community members and school groups. It is important to teach the next generation about environmental conservation. Our town is highly regarding as having a wonderful amount of open space. Sadly, the township’s current administration supports more development and more destruction of our townships beautiful landscape. Trees and greenery improve personal health and provide our town with rich natural character. Climate change is affecting our world at ever-increasing rates and we must collectively take action to mitigate and reverse its effects. It starts with us and as an Environmental Commission member I will continue to advocate for our town and its vital resources.[3] | ” |
| —Jeffrey Dynof (2015)[4] | ||
Elections
2013
Dynof faced incumbent Andrew Gonzalez as well as challengers Annette Tunyla-Hopman, Nancy M. Mongon, Balwinder Singh, David Josselyn and Mark Palehonki on November 5, 2013.
Results
| Old Bridge Township Board of Education, At-large General election, 3-year term, 2013 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan |  Annette Tunyla-Hopman |
22.7% | 4,518 | |
| Nonpartisan | Nancy M. Mongon |
18.1% | 3,593 | |
| Nonpartisan | Balwinder Singh |
14.5% | 2,890 | |
| Nonpartisan | Jeffrey Dynof | 12.8% | 2,547 | |
| Nonpartisan | David Josselyn | 11.2% | 2,227 | |
| Nonpartisan | Andrew Gonzalez Incumbent | 10.9% | 2,179 | |
| Nonpartisan | Mark Palehonki | 9.5% | 1,898 | |
| Nonpartisan | Write-in votes | 0.2% | 49 | |
| Total Votes | 19,901 | |||
| Source: Middlesex County, "Election Results," November 12, 2013 | ||||
Funding
Dynof reported no contributions or expenditures to the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission.[5]
Campaign themes
2013
In an interview with Asbury Park Press, Dynof explained his reasons for running in 2013:[6]
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I am running for the Old Bridge Board of Education because I know I can make a difference and be a positive nonpolitical voice for improvement. I am passionate about improving the school system that I called home. I can offer a new perspective and bring many fresh ideas to the school board. I am a very determined individual and will work diligently to improve the quality of education without increasing taxpayer cost. I strongly believe in the importance of community involvement and have trained Seeing Eye dogs for the visually impaired for nine years. Through the 4-H, a youth development organization, I have held many leadership positions involving financial management, which will help shape my actions as a school board member. The Seeing Eye program and its corresponding events have given me experience with decision making, planning, analysis, and working within budget constraints. |
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Jeffrey + Dynof + Old + Bridge + Schools"
See also
- New Jersey
- Old Bridge Township Public Schools, New Jersey
- Old Bridge Township Public Schools elections (2013)
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ MyCentralJersey.com, "Jeffrey Dynof, candidate for Old Bridge Board of Education," October 24, 2013
- ↑ Old Bridge Township, "Environmental Commission," accessed January 13, 2014
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Margaret Koenig, "Email correspondence with Jeffrey Dynof," May 5, 2015
- ↑ New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission, "Standard Search," accessed December 27, 2013
- ↑ Asbury Park Press, "Jeffrey Dynof, candidate for Old Bridge Board of Education," October 24, 2013
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