Holmdel Board Of Education Election 2026: Anthony Libecci

HOLMDEL, NJ — Incumbent Anthony Libecci is running for re-election to the Board of Education in the General Election on Tuesday, Nov. 3.

In November, Libecci will run for one of three open full-term seats on the board alongside Alison LoPresti and Peter Hayden under the "Protecting What Matters" campaign.

The three will face off against Jayme Lowenstein, Jen Ashkar and Deborah Wilson, who are running under the "Advocates for Education" campaign.

Ahead of the election, Patch posed several questions to Libecci about his campaign platform, experience and what sets him apart from other candidates running. His replies are below.

Editor’s Note: The following article contains information about one of the candidates running for the Holmdel Board of Education in 2026. Responses are written as received by Patch and only edited for style.

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Anthony Libecci

Age: 45
Town of Residence: Holmdel
Education: Bachelor’s Degree, St. John’s University
Occupation: President & Founder of Benemont, an employee benefits and PEO advisory firm

What drove you to seek public office?

I first ran because I believe the people closest to our kids — our teachers and administrators — are the ones who should be driving what happens in the classroom, and the Board’s job is to support them, not micromanage them.

Now, as I seek re-election, I’m running to protect and build on what we’ve accomplished. I’ve seen up close how much good work this district does, and how much of it comes down to the dedicated people in our buildings. I want to keep that momentum going.

What sets you apart from the other candidates?

I bring a professional background most boards don’t have at the table.

I run an employee benefits and PEO firm, which means I spend my days negotiating contracts and solving exactly the kind of healthcare and budget problems that are the single biggest financial challenge every school district in New Jersey faces. That’s not a talking point for me — it’s my actual expertise.

Combine that with a full term of experience already serving on this Board, including chairing our Communications Committee, and I offer something that’s hard to find: real-world financial skill paired with a proven track record of showing up and getting things done.

What are past accomplishments or experiences that make you qualified for this position?

As chair of the Board’s Communications Committee, I led the effort to modernize and streamline how our district connects with families — because I heard over and over that parents were drowning in messages and missing the ones that mattered. Sometimes less is more. That work has made it easier for families to actually stay informed and involved.

Professionally, nearly two decades of building a business, negotiating agreements, and managing budgets have prepared me to ask the hard financial questions and protect taxpayers while never losing sight of what serves students.

If re-elected, what will be your top priorities in your new role?

First, letting our teachers teach — supporting our educators as the professionals they are and giving them the tools and trust to do their jobs, including getting the balance right between screen time and proven, hands-on learning.

Second, protecting the well-rounded Holmdel experience — the clubs, activities, and athletics that shape great kids — while being genuinely responsible with every tax dollar.

And third, tackling the healthcare costs that squeeze every district budget by working with the state and our partners on real, long-term solutions rather than kicking the problem down the road.

Name one thing about Holmdel that always makes you smile.

Holmdel is a small town, and our schools are even smaller — and that’s exactly what I love about it.

Watching my three kids form the kind of friendships that will stay with them for the rest of their lives, in a community where everyone really does know each other, reminds me every day why this place is worth fighting for.