Edison Board Of Education Candidate Profile: Ralph Errico

EDISON, NJ — Former Edison Board of Education member Ralph Errico is running for a seat on the BOE this November. Errico was a member of the Edison BOE for five years before he resigned in December 2020. He also served as BOE president.

After Errico’s resignation, the BOE held a caucus and unanimously elected Biral Patel to fill in the remaining of Errico's term, which expires on Dec. 31, 2021. Errico is running again in a crowded field of nine candidates who are vying for three seats.

Read below to learn more about Errico and his platform for the upcoming elections in Edison.

Name: Ralph Errico

Position sought: Edison Board Of Education

Age (as of Election Day): 62

Party Affiliation: None

Family: Married, two sons and a daughter, all graduates of Edison Public Schools

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?: No

Education: Masters Degree in Educational Leadership

Occupation: Over 20 years as an educator

Previous or Current Elected or Appointed Office: Zoning Board

Why are you seeking elective office?

To ensure the students, parents, staff, and community get the best education possible with their tax dollars.

The single most pressing issue facing our board is _______, and this is what I intend to do about it.

Transparency. I will work with fellow Members to ensure the public is involved in the decision-making process of major concerns.

What are the critical differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?

I am willing to listen and get out into the community.

If you are a challenger, in what way has the current board or officeholder failed the community (or district or constituency)?

Getting the trust of the community.

Describe the other issues that define your campaign platform.

Get out in the public and get feedback.

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?

I'm a former Board Member and have experience in education, budgeting, and communication.

The best advice ever shared with me was:

Listen to all opinions.

What else would you like voters to know about yourself and your positions?

I’ll be accessible to all members of the community.

In anticipation of the upcoming election, Patch asked candidates to answer questions about their campaigns. We will be publishing candidate profiles as election day draws near.

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