In Middletown, New Jersey, residents don’t elect a mayor. Under Middletown’s 1971 Special Charter — largely a township committee form of government — residents elect five township committee members, who then select amongst themselves which...
You can act as a messenger/bearer for no more than three people — three for the vote-by-mail (VBM) application and three for the VBM ballot. Exception: An authorized messenger or bearer may serve as such for up to five qualified voters...
In late 2019, Governor Phil Murphy signed bill A5823 into law restoring voting rights to all people on parole or probation in New Jersey. About 83,000 New Jersey residents recovered their right to vote. The...
Our property taxes are made up of several pieces – municipal, school, and county. Each has its own budget and managing body. There are separate lines on your tax bill to fund each of those...
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For the upcoming November 2021 general election, there are now three options to cast your vote in New Jersey: Vote-by-mail ballot (Use of a secure drop box is recommended.)Vote at your own designated polling location on Election...
The Role of Board Members and Superintendents The Board Member as Representative  School board members are state officials, empowered by state law to govern the public schools at a local level. They are representatives of their community...