Westfield School Election 2023: Who's Running, Budget Info, Where To Vote

WESTFIELD, NJ — The Westfield Annual School Election is Tuesday, April 25. Here is what Westfield voters need to know before they hit the polls.

Westfield School Budget For 2023-2024

For the first time in 13 years, the public will have the opportunity to vote on April 25 on the proposed budget of $123,694,252 for the 2023-24 school year.

Residents will be voting on two questions about the budget. The first question will ask voters to approve the base school district operating budget at a 3.95 percent tax levy cap and the second question will ask voters to approve adding additional staff for a .89 percent increase. Read More: Tax Increase Introduced In Westfield School Budget For 2023-2024

If both are approved the 2023-2024 school district operating budget would be increased by 4.84 percent or $444 annually ($37 per month) for the average Westfield homeowner of $806,800.

For more information on the budget click here.

Who is on the ballot? (* denotes incumbent)

The following five Westfield residents are seeking re-election/election to three seats on the Board of Education. They are:

• Brian Crawford (Bio)
• Kent Diamond (Bio)*
• Brendan Galligan*
• Charles Gelinas (Bio)
• Dyanna Pepitone (Bio)

A debate for the candidates vying for a seat on the Westfield School Board was held virtually on April 13. Read More: 3 Takeaways From Westfield's School Board Candidate Debate

See the debate below:

When To Vote

The election is on Tuesday, April 25 with polls open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Where Can I Vote?

Ward 1

• Districts 1, 2, 3, 5, 7 - Roosevelt Intermediate School Gym, 301 Clark St.
• Districts 4 and 6 - Westfield Memorial Library Program Room, 550 East Broad St.

Ward 2

• District 1 - Union County Administration Building, 300 North Ave.
• Districts 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 - Wilson Elementary School Gym

Ward 3

• Districts 1, 5, 6, 7 - Westfield National Guard Armory, 500 Rahway Ave.
• Districts 2, 3, 4 - Edison Intermediate School Gym, 800 Rahway Ave.

Ward 4

• Districts 1 and 2 - Edison Intermediate School Gym - 800 Rahway Ave.
• Districts 3, 4, 5 - Westfield National Guard Armory, 500 Rahway Ave.

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