Deadline To File For School Board Is July 31

UNION COUNTY, NJ – Planning to run for school board? The deadline to file your nominating petitions in Union County is Monday, July 31 before 4 p.m. in the Office of the Union County Clerk in Elizabeth.

“Service on a school board is an enriching experience,” said Union County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi. “As a former board member, I encourage involvement in this important civic duty. Interested applicants should make note of the deadline.”

A petition can be obtained by calling 908-527-4996 or in person at the County Clerk’s Office, 2 Broad St., Room 113, Elizabeth. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Inquiries may also be submitted by email to lbobish@ucnj.org.

For complete details about school board petitions, including a downloadable Candidate Kit from the New Jersey School Boards Association, visit the County Clerk online at unioncountyvotes.com/candidate-petition.

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