Trenton, New Jersey, Changes to Board of Education Measure (November 2022)

Trenton Board of Education Measure
Election date November 8, 2022
Topic City governance
Status Approved
Type Referral

Trenton Board of Education Measure was on the ballot as a referral in Trenton on November 8, 2022. It was approved.

A "yes" vote supported this ballot measure to: • make the Board of Election elected by voters, rather than appointed by the mayor, beginning in 2023; • increase the size of the board from seven to nine members; and • eliminate the Board of School Estimate and require a ballot measure to approve bonding for capital projects.

A "no" vote opposed this ballot measure to: • make the Board of Election elected by voters, rather than appointed by the mayor, beginning in 2023; • increase the size of the board from seven to nine members; and • eliminate the Board of School Estimate and require a ballot measure to approve bonding for capital projects.

A simple majority was required for the approval of Board of Education Measure.

Election results

Trenton Board of Education Measure
Result		Votes	Percentage
Yes		4,235	67.20%
No		2,067	32.80%

Results are officially certified.

Source

Text of measure

Ballot title

The ballot title for Board of Education Measure was as follows:

“

Shall the Board of Education of the City of Trenton, a Type I District appointed by the Mayor, be changed to a Type II District with its members elected by the voters, under which change the Board of School Estimate would be eliminated, that future bonding for capital projects would have to be approved by public referendum, that future bonding for capital projects would be based on the credit of the District as opposed to the City, that the size of the Board of Education would increase from seven members to nine, and the first election of members of the Board of Education would take place in April 2023.

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Ballot summary

The ballot summary for this measure was:

“

If a majority of voters vote yes, it would change the manner by which the Trenton Board of Education is selected by having such members elected directly by the voters of the city (a Type II District) as opposed to being appointed by the mayor (a Type I District). The Board of School Estimate would be eliminated, and future bonding for capital projects would have to be approved by public referendum and would be based upon the credit of the School District as opposed to the City. Further, the size of the Board of Education would increase from seven members to nine, and the first election of members of the Board of Education would take place in April 2023. If approved, there will also be other minor technical changes required that are not set forth herein.

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Path to the ballot

See also: Laws governing local ballot measures in New Jersey

This measure was put on the ballot through a vote of the governing body of Trenton.

How to cast a vote

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See below to learn more about current voter registration rules, identification requirements, and poll times in New Jersey.

How to vote in New Jersey

Poll times

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Registration

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Automatic registration

New Jersey enacted automatic voter registration in 2018.

Online registration

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New Jersey has implemented an online voter registration system. Residents can register to vote by visiting this website.

Same-day registration

New Jersey does not allow same-day voter registration.

Residency requirements

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Verification of citizenship

See also: Laws permitting noncitizens to vote in the United States

New Jersey does not require proof of citizenship for voter registration. An individual must attest that they are a U.S. citizen when registering to vote. According to the state's voter registration application, a false or fraudulent registration may result in a "fine of up to $15,000, imprisonment up to 5 years, or both pursuant to R.S. 19:34-1."

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Verifying your registration

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Voter ID requirements

New Jersey does not require voters to present identification while voting, in most cases. However, if a voter does not provide valid identification at the time of registration, he or she must show identification at the polling place.

Voters can present the following forms of identification:

• New Jersey driver's license
• Military or other government ID
• Student or job ID
• Store membership card
• United States Passport,
• Bank statement
• Car registration
• Government check or document
• Non-photo NJ driver's license
• Rent receipt
• Sample Ballot
• Utility bill
• Any other official document

See also

Local measures

• Local measures in 2022
• City governance on the ballot

• Mercer County measures

New Jersey

• New Jersey 2022 local measures
• Local ballot measures, New Jersey
• Trenton, New Jersey

News and analysis

• State and local preemption conflicts
• Measures advancing national agendas

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